The only evidence left of lost films from the golden era of silent movies can be seen for the first time after a unique collection was donated to one of the UK’s foremost cinema museums. The only evidence left of lost films from the golden era of silent movies can be seen for the first time after a unique collection was donated to one of the UK’s foremost cinema museums. An image from the film Comin’ Thro The Rye (Bill Douglas Cinema Museum/PA)The collection is unique because of the size and focus on specific film-makers within the silent era. Dr Phil Wickham, curator of the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, said: “In many cases the images and ephemera in the collection are the only visual evidence of films that are now lost. An image from the film Mademoiselle From Armentieres (Bill Douglas Cinema Museum/PA)The collection features a large number of large-form advertising cards for Hepworth’s productions, which include a number of production images from each film.

Source: Irish Independent April 12, 2019 13:30 UTC