6.8Silent Britain · 2006
Silent Britain (2006) is a Documentary film directed by David M. Thompson, starring Matthew Sweet, Jack Cardiff, Ian Christie.
Documentary
6.8Overview
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.
Cast
Matthew Sweet, Jack Cardiff, Ian Christie, Bryony Dixon, Michael Eaton, Frank Gray
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What is "Silent Britain" about?
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.
When was "Silent Britain" released?
Silent Britain was released in 2006.
Who stars in "Silent Britain"?
The cast includes Matthew Sweet, Jack Cardiff, Ian Christie, Bryony Dixon.
