Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Merton
- Screenplay & Story
- Suki Webster, Paul Merton
- Original Score
- Neil Brand
- Original Title
- Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC Bristol Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Merton
Suki Webster, Paul Merton
Neil Brand
Steve Scales
Kate Broome
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Brand
Original Music Composer
Kate Broome
Producer
Paul Merton
Director
Suki Webster
Writer
Steve Scales
Editor
Paul Merton
Writer
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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?
The principal cast of Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema includes Paul Merton, Neil Brand, Suki Webster, Serge Bromberg, Suzie Plumb.
When was Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema released and how long is it?
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema was composed by Neil Brand.