Past Events Archive

This is an excellent chance to explore the Museum and find out more about our unique collection and forthcoming events. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and show people around. There will be: stalls about the Museum’s history and future plans screenings all day, with films about the Museum and past events,  documentaries, cartoons and […]

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Why is that creepy Dr Chan-Fu fiendishly menacing sweet Mabel Poulton with hypnosis, shots from hidden revolvers, and a pit of poisonous snakes? All will be revealed in a rare screening of Walter Forde’s lively silent version of a popular 192os stage melodrama.

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Méliès, Lumière, Gance and their contemporaries + The Chess Player (1927) – an exciting masterpiece of French cinema now completely restored.

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A monthly season of screenings featuring milestones in French Cinema, with talks from Jon Davies.

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Scala documentary, panel Q&A and classic double bill Pink Flamingos & Bride of Frankenstein in this day of events celebrating the legendary repertory cinema.

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Guy Edmonds presents EYE's latest film preservations and talks about some of the techniques employed in the preservation process.

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The Cinema Museum plays host to Paul Merton as he presents extracts from the very best silent comedians in some of their funniest films. His infectious enthusiasm and knowledge of these films mean a splendid time is guaranteed for all. Neil Brand provides fantastic live accompaniment.

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The Cinema Museum continues its fundraising campaign to secure the Museum's future with a new season of film screenings and live talks, presented by key film industry figures and film historians. The Autumn Season will begin on Saturday 3 September with Paul Merton and Neil Brand's Silent Clowns.

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