April 2018 - Cinema History Blog

One cold wintery Saturday in 1895, a group of people queued up at The Grand Cafe in Paris. They paid one franc to descend into the basement. There, was a collection of seats in a row and a large sheet. A Projector stood in front of the sheet. The Lumiere…

Posted on 30th April 201828th November 2018 by Lydia Carrick by Lydia Carrick

1930s-1960s

4 Classic Movies on Netflix Right Now

Netflix is a brilliant source of films. Netflix is closely associated with new shows, like Stranger Things and The Crown. It also has a collection of popular movies and TV shows. But did you know you can get your fix of Cinema History on there too? These are some of…

Posted on 23rd April 201828th November 2018 by Lydia Carrick by Lydia Carrick

1930s-1960s

4 Top Film History Twitter Accounts to Follow

Social media is one of the best ways to find like-minded people. The film history community on twitter is one of the friendliest and supportive communities on twitter. Here are some of the best film history accounts to follow if you want to give your twitter feed some old movie…

Posted on 16th April 201828th November 2018 by Lydia Carrick by Lydia Carrick

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Music Hall – Film’s meaner, older brother

The crowd cheers. Roses are thrown. Bows are taken. That’s how Music Hall actors hope to end a night. Music Hall in the late 1800s was a hugely popular pastime for the working classes. Shows consisted of singers, circus acts, comedians, actors, and anything that can entertain. It was a great industry to work in if…

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Month: April 2018

1930s-1960s

4 Classic Movies on Netflix Right Now

Posted on 23rd April 201828th November 2018 by Lydia Carrick by Lydia Carrick

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Music Hall – Film’s meaner, older brother

Posted on 9th April 20184th November 2018 by Lydia Carrick by Lydia Carrick