Beginnings of the Cinema in England, 1894-1901: 1894-1896 Volume 1

Erscheinungsjahr 1998
ISBN: 978-0-85989-564-4
Verlag: University of Exeter Press

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 845 g

Describing in detail one of the most inventive periods in the history of English cinema, the volumes in this celebrated series are already established as classics in their field. Each volume details the highlights of a single cinematic year, including details of production, manufacturers of equipment, dealers and exhibitors. This is augmented by numerous carefully chosen illustrations and a comprehensive filmography of English films, fiction and non-fiction, for the year.

Taking the Kinetoscope as its point of departure, Volume 1 explores in depth the progress made in the field of cinematography up until the end of 1896, by which time the film had become the main attraction of almost every major music hall in Great Britain. The contribution made by inventors such as R.W. Paul and Birt Acres is discussed in detail, as is also the work of hitherto forgotten pioneers of the British film.

This volume is edited by Richard Maltby and has a foreword by David Robinson.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Barnes, John

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Filmwissenschaft, Fernsehen, Radio

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Illustrations

Foreword by David Robinson

Preface to the First Edition

Preface to the Second Edition

Acknowledgements

1. The Kinetoscope

2. The Paul-Acres Camera

3. Paul's Time Machine

4. The Theatrograph

5. The Kinetic Camera and Kineopticon of Birt Acres

6. The Cinematographe-Lumiere

7. Exploitation of the Theatrograph

8. Independent Exhibitors of the Theatrograph

9. Other Inventors and Exhibitors

10. Apparatus from Abroad

11. Royal Film Performances

12. Film Production

13. Conclusion

Appendices

1. British Films of 1895-1896

2. Lumiere Films Photographed in the United Kingdom 1896-1897

3. Chronology

Notes

Film Index

General Index

Über Autor(innen)

John Barnes wrote extensively on the beginnings of the cinema and on pre-cinema history. With his twin brother, Bill, he produced a collection of films documenting life in Kent in the 1930s.

In 1997 John and his twin-brother William Barnes were awarded the Jean Mitry prize by the Pordenone Silent Film Festival in Italy for their distinguished contribution to silent cinema. In 2006 they received honorary doctorates from Stirling University.