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Silent London’s Pamela Hutchinson looks back at the origins of silent cinema and contemplates the striking similarities to what we’re watching now on our phones and on the big screen…

 

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House of Flying Daggers - the value of women

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Fallen Angels - Explained

Buster Keaton - The Art of the Gag

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Filmmakers Quotes Quiz | Film

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WAR HORSE, Norwich Theatre Royal, Thursday 6th November 2025 Places available

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