A documentary about the early years of silent films made in Britain. Showing that it wasn't just a few, easily dismissed comedies, but many high quality films including some very popular comedies and some fine dramas. Matthew Sweet shows through examples how the art and even the language of film was developed by some of these pioneers working in Britain.

Starring:

Matthew Sweet, Jack Cardiff, Ian Christie, Bryony Dixon, Michael Eaton, Frank Gray, Alfred Hitchcock, Joan Morgan, George Pearson, Mabel Poulton, Chrissie White

Genre:

Documentary