Category Archives: Films

What do you know about Charlie Chaplin? We were talking about this at the end of last year, around Xmas time. It was interesting to hear what other people said, apart from “who?” that is: silent film star slapstick sentimental, … Continue reading →

Sound films were considered by so many to be a fad. They would last a while and then the industry would revert back to silent films with live music and effects. The studios wanted this – having to rebuild their … Continue reading →

If you ask people what the first talkie was you will get some funny answers. “Some Like It Hot”… “The Wizard Of Oz”, “The Jazz Singer”. The latter film, from 1927, is generally considered to be the correct answer. It … Continue reading →