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Film Collection (page 8)

"Capturing the Magic

Background imageFilm Collection: Tango craze: The Girl on the Film, 1913

Tango craze: The Girl on the Film, 1913
A front cover from The Sketch, 1913, showing Mr. George Grossmith(1874 6 June 1935) and Miss Kitty Mason knee to knee at The Gaiety Theatre, for " The Girl on the Film". 1913

Background imageFilm Collection: Illustration, crime scene, man in street being fired at with shotgun from car window

Illustration, crime scene, man in street being fired at with shotgun from car window, both men in suits and fedora hats, pair of onlookers in background

Background imageFilm Collection: EASTMAN AND EDISON, 1928. American inventors George Eastman and Thomas Edison operating

EASTMAN AND EDISON, 1928. American inventors George Eastman and Thomas Edison operating a motion picture camera at Eastmans house in Rochester, New York

Background imageFilm Collection: Gene Kelly, Julie Haydon and Eddie Dowling in a scene from the American Theatre Guild

Gene Kelly, Julie Haydon and Eddie Dowling in a scene from the American Theatre Guild
XOS1766074 Gene Kelly, Julie Haydon and Eddie Dowling in a scene from the American Theatre Guild stage production of Time of Your Life, 1939-40 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Background imageFilm Collection: Joseph Jefferson in his bicycle Chair (The Palm Beach Coach)

Joseph Jefferson in his bicycle Chair (The Palm Beach Coach) - Florida, USA. Joseph Jefferson, commonly known as Joe Jefferson (18291905) - American actor

Background imageFilm Collection: TIME, THE COMEDIAN, 1925

TIME, THE COMEDIAN, 1925. Still from the MGM motion picture

Background imageFilm Collection: Film still of the The Three Stooges. American comedians

Film still of the The Three Stooges. American comedians
THREE STOOGES: FILM STILL. Film still of the The Three Stooges. American comedians

Background imageFilm Collection: Sir Frank Whittle

Sir Frank Whittle (centre) and his associates experimenting with an early gas turbine in a disused foundry at Lutterworth. A scene from the COX film The Wonder Jet

Background imageFilm Collection: Ufos / Fry / Merlin

Ufos / Fry / Merlin
Contactee Daniel Fry, thanks to his extraterrestrial friends, was able to film this spinning UFO over Merlin, Oregon Date: May 1964

Background imageFilm Collection: Lupino Lane in Pirates beware, 1928

Lupino Lane in Pirates beware, 1928
SILENT FILM STILL: PIRATES. Lupino Lane in Pirates beware, 1928

Background imageFilm Collection: Caricature of Annette Kellerman - Swimmer and Actress

Caricature of Annette Kellerman - Swimmer and Actress
Annette Marie Sarah Kellerman (18861975) - Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume

Background imageFilm Collection: Claudette Colbert, actress

Claudette Colbert, actress
Claudette Colbert (1903-1996), French-born American-based actress of screen and stage. circa 1940s

Background imageFilm Collection: MOVIE THEATRE, 1920. The Strand, in Times Square, New York City, 1920

MOVIE THEATRE, 1920. The Strand, in Times Square, New York City, 1920

Background imageFilm Collection: Film camera

Film camera. Leica R4 35mm film camera. This camera was produced by Leica in the 1980s

Background imageFilm Collection: Film: Nameless Men, 1928

Film: Nameless Men, 1928

Background imageFilm Collection: SOVIET UNION: GYMNASTS. Still from the Soviet documentary film Pageant of Russia, 1947

SOVIET UNION: GYMNASTS. Still from the Soviet documentary film Pageant of Russia, 1947

Background imageFilm Collection: SILENT FILM STILL: PIRATES. Lupino Lane in Pirates Beware, 1928

SILENT FILM STILL: PIRATES. Lupino Lane in Pirates Beware, 1928

Background imageFilm Collection: EVEs SECRET, 1925. Betty Compson and Jack Holt in a scene from the film

EVEs SECRET, 1925. Betty Compson and Jack Holt in a scene from the film

Background imageFilm Collection: When Knights were Cold. Stan Laurel

When Knights were Cold. Stan Laurel
WHEN KNIGHTS WERE COLD. Stan Laurel

Background imageFilm Collection: LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, 1962. Peter O Toole in the title role

LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, 1962. Peter O Toole in the title role

Background imageFilm Collection: MERYL STREEP (b. 1949). American actress. Photographed on the set of The Deer Hunter, 1978

MERYL STREEP (b. 1949). American actress. Photographed on the set of The Deer Hunter, 1978
MERYL STREEP (b.1949). American actress. Photographed on the set of The Deer Hunter, 1978

Background imageFilm Collection: WILLA CATHER: A LOST LADY. Still from the film A Lost Lady, 1924, after the novel by Willa Cather

WILLA CATHER: A LOST LADY. Still from the film A Lost Lady, 1924, after the novel by Willa Cather

Background imageFilm Collection: SILENT FILM STILL: DANCING. Moby Dick starring John Barrymore

SILENT FILM STILL: DANCING. Moby Dick starring John Barrymore

Background imageFilm Collection: SHIRLEY TEMPLE (1928- ). American child star and politician. Publicity photograph for the 1935

SHIRLEY TEMPLE (1928- ). American child star and politician. Publicity photograph for the 1935 film, Curly Top

Background imageFilm Collection: THE GOLD RUSH, 1925. Charlie Chaplin in a scene from The Gold Rush

THE GOLD RUSH, 1925. Charlie Chaplin in a scene from The Gold Rush

Background imageFilm Collection: SILENT FILM STILL, 1917. Valeska Suratt in The New York Peacock, 1917

SILENT FILM STILL, 1917. Valeska Suratt in The New York Peacock, 1917

Background imageFilm Collection: LOUISE BROOKS (1906-1985). American cinemactress. Brooks with Osgood Perkins in a scene from Love

LOUISE BROOKS (1906-1985). American cinemactress. Brooks with Osgood Perkins in a scene from Love Em and Leave Em, Paramount, 1926

Background imageFilm Collection: STELLA DALLAS, 1925. Belle Bennett and Jean Hersholt in a scene from the film

STELLA DALLAS, 1925. Belle Bennett and Jean Hersholt in a scene from the film

Background imageFilm Collection: Silent Film Still: Couples

Silent Film Still: Couples

Background imageFilm Collection: LAUREN BACALL (b. 1924). American cinemactress

LAUREN BACALL (b. 1924). American cinemactress
LAUREN BACALL (b.1924). American cinemactress

Background imageFilm Collection: Silent Film Still: Dancing

Silent Film Still: Dancing

Background imageFilm Collection: SILK STOCKING SAL, 1924. A scene from the film directed by Tod Browning

SILK STOCKING SAL, 1924. A scene from the film directed by Tod Browning

Background imageFilm Collection: Silent Film Still: Offices

Silent Film Still: Offices

Background imageFilm Collection: SILENT FILM STILL: MUSIC. Scene with Charles Buddy Rogers

SILENT FILM STILL: MUSIC. Scene with Charles Buddy Rogers

Background imageFilm Collection: SILENT FILM STILL. Lloyd Hamilton

SILENT FILM STILL. Lloyd Hamilton

Background imageFilm Collection: MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress. As The Girl in The Seven Year Itch directed

MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress. As The Girl in The Seven Year Itch directed by Billy Wilder, 1955

Background imageFilm Collection: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 1946. Josette Day as Beauty and Jean Marais as the Beast in the 1946 French

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 1946. Josette Day as Beauty and Jean Marais as the Beast in the 1946 French film directed by Jean Cocteau

Background imageFilm Collection: FILM: PATTON, 1970. George C. Scott as General George S. Patton in World War II

FILM: PATTON, 1970. George C. Scott as General George S. Patton in World War II. Scene from Patton directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, 1970

Background imageFilm Collection: Costume design by Georges Barbier for the Valentino film Mon

Costume design by Georges Barbier for the Valentino film Monsieur Beaucaire, 1925 Date: 1925

Background imageFilm Collection: 1981 De Lorean

1981 De Lorean

Background imageFilm Collection: Anthony Asquith as a boy at 10 Downing Street, London

Anthony Asquith as a boy at 10 Downing Street, London
Anthony Asquith (1902-1968) as a boy at 10 Downing Street, Central London, when his father, Herbert Henry Asquith, was Prime Minister

Background imageFilm Collection: Greta Garbo (1905-1990)

Greta Garbo (1905-1990)
A portrait of Greta Garbo on her yacht off Catalina Island. Greta Garbo was born in Stockholm and was spotted whilst studying at the Royal Theatre Dramatic School by the Swedish director Mauritz

Background imageFilm Collection: Clark Gable

Clark Gable (1901-1960) American actor whose most famous film was probably Gone with the Wind

Background imageFilm Collection: Marlene Dietrich, c. 1950

Marlene Dietrich, c. 1950
Photographic portrait of Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992), the American film actress and cabaret performer, pictured c.1950

Background imageFilm Collection: Indoor filming

Indoor filming
Televising a Spanish scene at the Crystal Palace, filmed on cine-film at the studios of the Baird Television Company. On the 2nd February 1935 the Baird system transmitted indoor

Background imageFilm Collection: Georges Melies

Georges Melies
GEORGES MELIES French film director (on the left); first to film fictional narratives using scripts etc. Photographed here with his collaborator, EMILE COLE

Background imageFilm Collection: Orson Welles / Rko Radio

Orson Welles / Rko Radio
ORSON WELLES American film actor, producer and director

Background imageFilm Collection: Gloria Swanson / Valentino

Gloria Swanson / Valentino
GLORIA SWANSON American film actress with Rudolph Valentino



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"Capturing the Magic: A Journey Through Film" From enchanting musical covers like "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" to whimsical inventions like "The Kinecar" by William Heath Robinson, it has always been a gateway to imagination. Just like Mr. Bean's iconic Mini 1000 car, films transport us to places beyond our wildest dreams. As we gaze at the timeless poster of "Night Mail, " we are reminded of the power of storytelling through motion pictures. Whether it's embarking on thrilling adventures with "Swallows and Amazons" or being mesmerized by Ginger Rogers gracefully dancing with her partner Fred Astaire, film takes us on an emotional rollercoaster. Intrigue fills the air as we recall Agatha Christie's masterpiece, "Death on the Nile (1978), " where mystery unfolds amidst luxurious settings. And who can forget the legendary Aston Martin DB5 from James Bond's unforgettable adventure in Goldfinger? This silver beauty became synonymous with 007 himself. Even Walt Disney graced Tatler magazine cover in 1930, showcasing how film transcends boundaries and captures hearts worldwide. Laurel and Hardy brought laughter to audiences everywhere in their silent film era classic, Leave Them Laughing. Finally, a Shirley Temple doll reminds us that film not only entertains but also creates icons that leave lasting impressions on generations to come. From music covers to iconic cars and beloved characters, these glimpses into cinema history remind us why we continue to be captivated by this magical art form called film.