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Tag Archives: Bioscope
A Pioneering Film
In the very early days of silent film, France and Italy were the big hitters in the industry, with British filmmakers struggling to compete. In the 1st April 1909 issue of The Bioscope, the editor welcomed a production that could … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, History, Movies
Tagged Bioscope, Cinema, James Williamson, Silent Cinema, Silent Film, The Big Swallow, The Tower of London
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The Original Foley Artists
Until the late 1920s films were all silent, with musical accompaniment generally provided live by a pianist. You might have seen clips of silent films with some very clichéd music playing on a hideous honky-tonk piano, such as Mysterioso Pizzicato … Continue reading
Christmas Lost
Looking back through some old Bioscope magazines, covering the early days of cinema, there are plenty of references to films that were made to pull in the punters at Christmas. The following quote is from the 5th November 1914 issue: … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, History, Random Chatter
Tagged Bioscope, Cinema, Early days of film, Films
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The View from the Junkyard 