A Night at the Cinema in 1914
Synopsis
Cinema a century ago was a new, exciting and highly democratic form of entertainment. Picture houses nationwide 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 roster of short items with live musical accompaniment. 100 years on, this special compilation from the BFI National Archive recreates the glorious miscellany of comedies, dramas, travelogues and newsreels which would have constituted a typical night out in 1914. Our 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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-04
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Gustav Hamel
(archive footage)
Bentfield Hucks
(archive footage)
Emmeline Pankhurst
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Florence Turner
(archive footage)
Tom Powers
(archive footage)
Herbert Kitchener
(archive footage)
Fred Evans
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Lancelot Speed
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Pearl White
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Paul Panzer
(archive footage)
Harry Buss
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Tim Everett
Singer of 'The Rollicking Rajah'
Charlie Chaplin
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Score
- Stephen Horne
- Original Title
- A Night at the Cinema in 1914
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Horne
Douglas Weir
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Weir
Editor
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What is A Night at the Cinema in 1914 about?
Cinema a century ago was a new, exciting and highly democratic form of entertainment. Picture houses nationwide 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 roster of short items with live musical accompaniment. 100 years on, this special compilation from the BFI National Archive recreates the glorious miscellany of comedies, dramas, travelogues and newsreels which would have constituted a typical night out in 1914. Our 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.
Who directed A Night at the Cinema in 1914?
A Night at the Cinema in 1914 was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in A Night at the Cinema in 1914?
The principal cast of A Night at the Cinema in 1914 includes Gustav Hamel, Bentfield Hucks, Emmeline Pankhurst, Florence Turner, Tom Powers.
When was A Night at the Cinema in 1914 released and how long is it?
A Night at the Cinema in 1914 was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for A Night at the Cinema in 1914?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Night at the Cinema in 1914 was composed by Stephen Horne.