There were many authors in the silent era of cinema who dabbled with the film business, usually by having their works adapted for the screen. But some went further. J.M. Barrie, now chiefly known fo… more →
The Bioscopeurbanora wrote 2 months ago: There were many authors in the silent era of cinema who dabbled with the film business, usually by … more →
urbanora wrote 3 months ago: A Cottage on Dartmoor Out on 26 May is the latest silent DVD release from the BFI, Anthony Asquit … more →
urbanora wrote 5 months ago: The outstanding Flicker Alley 5-disc set Georges Méliès: First Wizard of Cinema (1896-1913) is n … more →
urbanora wrote 9 months ago: I’ve just uploaded a revised version of my filmography, Women Silent Filmmakers in Britain, on … more →
urbanora wrote 9 months ago: Princeton University Press Electric Salome is the title of a recent book by Rhonda K. Garelick, w … more →
urbanora wrote 1 year ago: I’ve found more information on Gwladys, Marchioness of Townshend, who wrote some scenarios for … more →
urbanora wrote 1 year ago: I have been adding texts of my talks, essays, filmographies and other work on to my personal websi … more →
urbanora wrote 1 year ago: I’m still experimenting with what The Bioscope should be doing, and I’ve decided to dit … more →