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Filming Collection (page 3)

Background imageFilming Collection: Lumieres Cinematograph

Lumieres Cinematograph
LUMIEREs CINEMATOGRAPH Using the cinematograph to film little girls at play. Date: circa 1900

Background imageFilming Collection: Nanette Newman on location, filming in Cornwall

Nanette Newman on location, filming in Cornwall
The actress Nanette Newman on location near Lands End, Cornwall, in the role of the Newlyn School artist Elizabeth Adela Stanhope Forbes (nee Armstrong, 1859-1912), in A Breath of Fresh Air

Background imageFilming Collection: Filming a Roman Circus

Filming a Roman Circus
Impression of a roman chariot on the set of the 1925 movie Ben-Hur showing a Roman team galloping at full pelt. Date: 1932

Background imageFilming Collection: Real boy scouts starring in the film, Lost Valley

Real boy scouts starring in the film, Lost Valley
Scene from the movie, Lost Valley, starring real-life boy scouts with the lead role played by fifteen year old Edward Royle. Date: 1932

Background imageFilming Collection: Shooting a movie thriller in mid-air

Shooting a movie thriller in mid-air
A camera man in an aeroplane operates his camera to shoot two planes in combat for a movie. One pilot can be seen escaping by means of a parachute. Date: 1932

Background imageFilming Collection: Film crew at work on The First of the Few

Film crew at work on The First of the Few
Film crew at work on location during the filming of The First of the Few, in which Leslie Howard played the Spitfire designer RJ Mitchell. 1942

Background imageFilming Collection: Newsreel cameraman in action

Newsreel cameraman in action, filming from the top of a car. circa 1950

Background imageFilming Collection: Adrian Brunel, film director, with female cast members

Adrian Brunel, film director, with female cast members
Adrian Brunel (1892-1958), English film director and screenwriter, with female cast members for the film The First of the Few. 1942

Background imageFilming Collection: Leslie Howard, Adrian Brunel and Georges Perinal

Leslie Howard, Adrian Brunel and Georges Perinal
Leslie Howard (1893-1943), English actor, with Georges Perinal (1897-1965), French cinematographer, and Adrian Brunel (1892-1958), English film director and screenwriter

Background imageFilming Collection: Adrian Brunel, film director and screenwriter

Adrian Brunel, film director and screenwriter
Adrian Brunel (1892-1958), English film director and screenwriter, who began his career during the silent movie era. Seen here on the set of The First of The Few

Background imageFilming Collection: British camera man filming the Omani guards

British camera man filming the Omani guards, at a welcoming parade for King Hussein of Jordan, in Salalah Oman Date: 1977

Background imageFilming Collection: Men stand praying by the beach in Oman

Men stand praying by the beach in Oman
Salalah Sultanate of Oman. Men stand praying by the beach wearing traditional clothes. Cameramen filming. Arm of a man near left of the picture wearing a watch. Date: 1977

Background imageFilming Collection: Georges Perinal, cinematographer, First of The Few

Georges Perinal, cinematographer, First of The Few
Georges Perinal (1897-1965), acclaimed French cinematographer, at work behind the camera on location for The First of the Few

Background imageFilming Collection: A trio of stars on board the Mauretania

A trio of stars on board the Mauretania
Film star and comedian Charlie Chaplin, champion jockey Steve Donoghue and record breaking speed king Sir Malcolm Campbell travelling on board the Mauretania from America to London in 1931

Background imageFilming Collection: Cartoon, Explosion on a battlefield, WW1

Cartoon, Explosion on a battlefield, WW1
Cartoon, Explosion on a battlefield. A French soldier guarding a trench sees a dramatic explosion on the battlefield. He hopes he will be able to get back to civilisation so that he can watch it

Background imageFilming Collection: Cartoon, Rigadin film, WW1

Cartoon, Rigadin film, WW1
Cartoon, Rigadin film. Two men outside a cinema talk about the need for moral and comforting films, rather than frivolous comedies such as the one advertised

Background imageFilming Collection: Cartoon, Filming on a battlefield, WW1

Cartoon, Filming on a battlefield, WW1
Cartoon, Filming on a battlefield. German soldiers run away, thinking that the French cameraman is operating a machine gun. Date: 1917

Background imageFilming Collection: A Silver ballet at the Negresco Hotel on the Riviera

A Silver ballet at the Negresco Hotel on the Riviera
Filming a fete at the Negresco Hotel, Nice on the French Riviera, where the carnival colours that year were cerise and silver

Background imageFilming Collection: Filming of Half a Sixpence, Eastbourne, Sussex

Filming of Half a Sixpence, Eastbourne, Sussex. Date: mid-1960s

Background imageFilming Collection: TV station at Holmesdale Primary School

TV station at Holmesdale Primary School
Teacher showing a three-dimensional model of a room set out with TV cameras at Holmesdale Primary School, where they had their own TV station which transmitted programmes to the classrooms. Date: 1974

Background imageFilming Collection: Press photographers, Trinity College, Cambridge University

Press photographers, Trinity College, Cambridge University
Press photographers at Trinity College, Cambridge University, at the time that Prince Charles became a student there. Date: 1967

Background imageFilming Collection: The film the Royal Family, 1969

The film the Royal Family, 1969
Double page spread from the Illustrated London News with scenes from the documentary, The Royal Family, a 105 minute film shown on BBC1 on 21 June 1969

Background imageFilming Collection: Soldier filming in trench 1916

Soldier filming in trench 1916
Taking film in the battle fields under fire: an example of the conditions cinematograph operators had to work in during the First World War. Date: 1916

Background imageFilming Collection: Coolidge in Hollywood

Coolidge in Hollywood
A visit of a former US President to Hollywood; Calvin Coolidge on Mary Pickfords set. The famous actress is on his right. Date: 1930

Background imageFilming Collection: TV Filming, 1940S

TV Filming, 1940S
A BBC television studio at Alexandra Palace, London : a musical spectacular is seen in the course of filming Date: 1946

Background imageFilming Collection: Filming Vesuvius 1922

Filming Vesuvius 1922
Intrepid cameramen capture a sensational view of Vesuvius, standing on the very edge of the crater. Date: 1922

Background imageFilming Collection: Filming Bon Ton, the cabaret show at the Trocadero, London (

Filming Bon Ton, the cabaret show at the Trocadero, London (
Filming Bon Ton, CB Cochrans cabaret show at the Trocadero, London (1926) Date: 1926

Background imageFilming Collection: Alfred Hitchcock and Nita Naldi (1926)

Alfred Hitchcock and Nita Naldi (1926) filming the Mountain Eagle (1926) Date: 1926

Background imageFilming Collection: A scene taken during the filming of The First Born (1928)

A scene taken during the filming of The First Born (1928) with John Lodor (with Megaphone) Madeline Carroll, Miles Mander and Annette Benson Date: 1930

Background imageFilming Collection: Adrian Brunel filming The Vortex (1928)

Adrian Brunel filming The Vortex (1928), Julie Suedo to left Date: 1930

Background imageFilming Collection: Two scenes of the filming of the Return of the Rat (1929)

Two scenes of the filming of the Return of the Rat (1929) directed by Graham Cutts Date: 1930

Background imageFilming Collection: Mae Marsh and Rene Guissart filming The Flames of Passion (1

Mae Marsh and Rene Guissart filming The Flames of Passion (1922) directed by Graham Cutts Date: 1923

Background imageFilming Collection: Donald Crisp filming The Princess of New York (1921)

Donald Crisp filming The Princess of New York (1921)
Donald Crisp filming. Most probably, The Princess of New York (1921) with Mary Glynne (facing) Date: 1921

Background imageFilming Collection: Gordon Conway and Annette Benson during filming of Confetti

Gordon Conway and Annette Benson during filming of Confetti (1927) directed by Graham Cutts Date: 1927

Background imageFilming Collection: Film shoot, La Quebrada, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico

Film shoot, La Quebrada, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
Aerial view of a film or photo shoot taking place above La Quebrada, a steep cliff in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico. The location is a popular tourist attraction where diving displays take place

Background imageFilming Collection: Douglas B-18A Bolo -these of US Armys 27th Reconnaissa

Douglas B-18A Bolo -these of US Armys 27th Reconnaissance Squadron Used by both the US and Canadians for offshore patrols

Background imageFilming Collection: Cecil Beatons film The Sailors Return

Cecil Beatons film The Sailors Return, which was made with friends and neighbours as his country home, Ashcombe. Date: 1935

Background imageFilming Collection: London Fire Brigade cinematographer at work

London Fire Brigade cinematographer at work
London Fire Brigade fireman-cinematographer at work, filming a fierce fire at the warehouse of Messrs Cameron and Co, Upper Thames Street, City of London, 28 June 1939. Date: 1939

Background imageFilming Collection: Eve from The Tatler becomes a film star, 1918

Eve from The Tatler becomes a film star, 1918
A sketch by Annie Fish to illustrate the Letters of Eve column in The Tatler magazine showing the fictional gossip columnist heroine in her new role - as a film star

Background imageFilming Collection: Annette Kellerman in Queen of the Seas

Annette Kellerman in Queen of the Seas
Annette Marie Sarah Kellerman (18861975) - Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, causing a minor scandal at the time

Background imageFilming Collection: People in rain during Miss UK competition, St Ives

People in rain during Miss UK competition, St Ives
People in the rain, watching filming during the Miss UK competition, St Ives, Cornwall. Date: 1985

Background imageFilming Collection: Travelling cinematograph with Austrian army, WW1

Travelling cinematograph with Austrian army, WW1
A travelling cinematograph for the troops near the Isonzo front during the First World War. Date: 1916

Background imageFilming Collection: Television cameras at Wimbledon for first time

Television cameras at Wimbledon for first time
Television cameras in action at the Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon in 1937 which was being televised for the first time that year. Date: 1937

Background imageFilming Collection: Filming the 1937 Coronation

Filming the 1937 Coronation
A diagrammatic drawing by Douglas Macpherson of the window constructed behind the tomb of St Aymer de Valence in the Abbey sanctuary

Background imageFilming Collection: George VI Coronation filmed

George VI Coronation filmed
The historic ceremony of the Coronation of King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth filmed for the first time. Many difficulties had to be overcome including special lighting arrangements

Background imageFilming Collection: Preparing to film The Thief of Bagdad, Hollywood, USA

Preparing to film The Thief of Bagdad, Hollywood, USA
Preparing to film The Thief of Bagdad (released in 1924), adapted from the Arabian Nights stories. Parts of the set, and prop items such as large jars, can be seen. Date: 1923

Background imageFilming Collection: Camels at Douglas Fairbanks Studio, Hollywood, USA

Camels at Douglas Fairbanks Studio, Hollywood, USA
Camels at Douglas Fairbanks Studio, Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA, at the time of the filming of The Thief of Bagdad (released 1924). Date: 1923

Background imageFilming Collection: Interesting Hollywood, California, USA

Interesting Hollywood, California, USA
Interesting Hollywood, California, where stars shine night and day. Cover design of a set of postcards depicting Hollywood locations. Date: 20th century



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