This collection is the result of a bold decision: to rescue forfotten early films made on inflammable nitrate stock, and to bring these amazing treasures to your screens, many for the very first time. This is your passport to a world of magic and delight!
Down in the Deep (France 1907) Under the sea, in colour, ten years before the first underwater filming!
Suspense (aka The Face Downstairs USA 1913) A drama that lives up to its title, directed by and starring Lois Weber.
Balloon Land (USA 1935) A cartoon masterpiece by Ub iwerks, the inventor of Mickey Mouse.
Naughty Boys - The unfortunate mistake (France 1905)
- Confession (France 1905)
Bip...Bip...Bip...Ici Paris (France 1950) A series of cheeky strip-teases, presented by comedienne Pauline Carton.
Post No Bills (USA 1923) Slapstick with James Parrott, sent to cover the whole town in posters!
Making An American Citizen (USA 1912) A lesson in the American way of life by Alice Guy, the first woman director in cinema history. Listen for the astonishing soundtrack!
Makin' 'Em Move (USA 1931) A madcap visit to an animation studio in full flow.
Giraffe Hunting in Uganda (France 1910) Documentary record ot an exotic expedition, colourized with stencils.
The Pest (aka The Booklegger USA 1922) Stan Laurel in a recently rediscovered slapstick short - Four years before he got together with Hardy.
Gregor and His Gregorians (France 1930) A Jazz Opera performed by one of Frances first big jazz bands - with Stephane Grappelli.
French Commercials (France 1935-1955) Four delightf ul cinema commercials, with surprise guests Jean Carmet, Duvaleix, and Pauline Carton.
Flight Around the World (Germany 1924) The final episode of our thrilling serial.
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