The Cinema Museum, London

Past Events Archive

French Sunday (screening & talk): Diary of a Chambermaid (US, 1946)

Sun 25 Nov 2012 @ 14:30 · Events

Renoir’s dark satire stars Paulette Goddard as the conniving chambermaid Celestine, who decides to use her beauty to seduce a wealthy man.

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An Evening with Michael Winner – cancelled

Sat 24 Nov 2012 @ 19:30 · Events

Sadly Michael is not well enough to undertake his one-man show. His assistant has contacted us: "This is a great disappointment to him as I'm sure it is to you but we have no alternative but to withdraw. Please accept our sincere apologies." We would like to extend our thanks to Michael for his continuing support for the Museum and our very best wishes for his recovery.

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From Rover to Uggie: Dogs in the Movies

Thu 22 Nov 2012 @ 19:30 · Events

Dog lover and film historian Keith Withall takes us on a trip through canine movie land, and along the way visits Rin Tin Tin, Asta, Lassie and other pooch stars. Woof!

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Screening: Bonzo the Dog cartoons

Wed 21 Nov 2012 @ 19:30 · Events

Don't miss our new event featuring the popular cartoon character created by George Studdy, who went on to star in some of the earliest animated films and became an icon not just in the United Kingdom but around the globe.

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Simon Callow on Charles Laughton: A Difficult Actor

Fri 16 Nov 2012 @ 19:30 · Events

Author of the definitive biography of Charles Laughton (being reissued to mark 50 years since Laughton’s death), Simon Callow’s enthusiasm for the legendary star of The Private Life of Henry VIII is infectious - and this unique event with clips, anecdote and analysis is not to be missed!

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Screening: Rock Around the Clock (1956), with full supporting programme

Sun 11 Nov 2012 @ 14:30 · Events

The Cinema Theatre Association proudly present a 1950s American Drive Theatre style programme, screening the legendary musical featuring Bill Haley and His Comets, plus a "Full Supporting Programme" of period ads, trailers, cartoon and short.

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Vintage Film Circle: Full Circle

Sat 10 Nov 2012 @ 19:30 · Events

In the 1960s/70s there arose a subculture of DIY screenings in smoky backrooms and above pubs in central London, introducing a generation of cinephiles to a wealth of silent rarities, often in 9.5mm format. For one night only the VFC recreates the experience of one of its classic film shows, including Tom Mix in The Big Diamond Robbery, French animation and comedy, and Stage Stars Off Stage. Don't miss!

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Saturday Morning Pictures

Sat 10 Nov 2012 @ 10:00 · Events

Join us for a nostalgic recreation of Saturday Morning Pictures from the 1950s, complete with cowboys, cartoons and cliff-hanging serials, not to mention choc ices, competitions, and a grumpy commissionaire! Families very welcome!

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