Robert W. Paul’s early innovations helped catapult British film onto the world stage. He was one of the first filmmakers to add narrative to his movies. Robert W. Paul’s Early Life Paul was born in Islington, London, in 1869. The area at the time was… Read More »The Life And Inventions of Robert W. Paul
For many, Charlie Chaplin is one of the most iconic faces in Silent Cinema. His iconic costume and classic slapstick approach have made his legacy endure. Chaplin is a gateway into silent comedy. His stories are easy to follow, funny and engaging. If you’re looking… Read More »Charlie Chaplin for Beginners: 4 Films to Get You Started
One cold wintery Saturday in 1895, a group of people queued up at The Grand Cafe in Paris. They paid one franc to descend into the basement. There, was a collection of seats in a row and a large sheet. A Projector stood in front… Read More »The Lumiere Brothers: Inventors Extraordinaire