Movie: Silent Britain

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Matthew Sweet
Matthew Sweet

Himself - Presenter

Jack Cardiff
Jack Cardiff

Himself

Ian Christie
Ian Christie

Himself

Bryony Dixon
Bryony Dixon

Himself

Michael Eaton
Michael Eaton

Himself

Frank Gray
Frank Gray

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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.

  • Release Date

    2006-05-31

  • Average

    6.8

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
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    English
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