Silent Britain (2006)

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Long treated with indifference by critics and historians, British silent cinema has only recently undergone the reevaluation it has long deserved, revealing it to be far richer than previously acknowledged. This documentary, featuring clips from a remarkable range of films, celebrates the early years of British filmmaking and spans from such pioneers as George Albert Smith and Cecil Hepworth to such later figures as Anthony Asquith, Maurice Elvey and, of course, Alfred Hitchcock.

Director: David M. Thompson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Neil Brand
Cinematography: Louis Caulfield
Editing: Jan Cholawo
Production: BBC, BFI
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

silent film, british history, cinema history, british cinema, silent cinema

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silent Britain about?
Long treated with indifference by critics and historians, British silent cinema has only recently undergone the reevaluation it has long deserved, revealing it to be far richer than previously acknowledged. This documentary, featuring clips from a remarkable range of films, celebrates the early years of British filmmaking and spans from such pioneers as George Albert Smith and Cecil Hepworth to such later figures as Anthony Asquith, Maurice Elvey and, of course, Alfred Hitchcock.
Who directed Silent Britain?
Silent Britain was directed by David M. Thompson.
Who stars in Silent Britain?
Silent Britain stars Matthew Sweet, Jack Cardiff, Ian Christie, Bryony Dixon, Michael Eaton, Frank Gray.
How long is Silent Britain?
Silent Britain has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Silent Britain?
Silent Britain is a Documentary film.
Where was Silent Britain produced?
Silent Britain was produced in United Kingdom.