Tag Archives: Silent Film

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1910)

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Roger Pocock

It’s the holiday season, and our TV channels love to show popular old films, to provide us with the background entertainment to our turkey munching and mulled wine sipping, but we don’t want remakes, do we. No, sir. Just the … Continue reading →

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A Pioneering Film

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Roger Pocock

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 →

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