Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (2010)
Paul Merton goes in search of the origins of screen comedy in the forgotten world of silent cinema - not in Hollywood, but closer to home in pre-1914 Britain and France. Revealing the unknown stars and lost masterpieces, he brings to life the pioneering techniques and optical inventiveness of the virtuosos who mastered a new art form. With a playful eye and comic sense of timing, Merton combines the role of presenter and director to recreate the weird and wonderful world that is early European cinema in a series of cinematic experiments of his own.
Director: Paul Merton
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: March 28, 2010
Cast
- Paul Merton - Himself
- Neil Brand - Himself
- Suki Webster - Herself
- Serge Bromberg - Himself
- Suzie Plumb - Herself
- Maud Linder - Herself
Screenplay
Music: Neil Brand
Editing: Steve Scales
Production: BBC Bristol Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema about?
- Paul Merton goes in search of the origins of screen comedy in the forgotten world of silent cinema - not in Hollywood, but closer to home in pre-1914 Britain and France. Revealing the unknown stars and lost masterpieces, he brings to life the pioneering techniques and optical inventiveness of the virtuosos who mastered a new art form. With a playful eye and comic sense of timing, Merton combines the role of presenter and director to recreate the weird and wonderful world that is early European cinema in a series of cinematic experiments of his own.
- Who directed Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema?
- Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema was directed by Paul Merton.
- Who stars in Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema?
- Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema stars Paul Merton, Neil Brand, Suki Webster, Serge Bromberg, Suzie Plumb, Maud Linder.
- How long is Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema?
- Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema?
- Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema is a Documentary film.
- Where was Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema produced?
- Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema was produced in United Kingdom.