A Night at the Cinema in 1914

A hundred years ago, cinema was a new, exciting and highly democratic form of entertainment. Picture houses offered a sociable, lively environment in which to relax and escape from the daily grind. With feature films still rare, the programme was an entertaining, ever-changing combination of short items with live musical accompaniment. This special compilation from the British Film Institute recreates the glorious mix of comedies, dramas, travelogues and newsreels which would have formed a typical night out in 1914. The selection includes a comic short about a face-pulling competition, a sensational episode of The Perils of Pauline, scenes of Allied troops celebrating Christmas at the Front, and an early sighting of one of cinema’s greatest icons… Join us for an historic night out, including some tasty First World War treats!

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http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery/whats-on/events/a-night-at-the-cinema-in-1914.html

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//am18812?id=EVENT502726