Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema(2010)
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema Synopsis
Paul Merton goes in search of the origins of screen comedy in the forgotten world of silent cinema - not in Hollywood, but closer to home in pre-1914 Britain and France. Revealing the unknown stars and lost masterpieces, he brings to life the pioneering techniques and optical inventiveness of the virtuosos who mastered a new art form. With a playful eye and comic sense of timing, Merton combines the role of presenter and director to recreate the weird and wonderful world that is early European cinema in a series of cinematic experiments of his own.
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (2010) is a documentary film directed by Paul Merton, released on March 28, 2010 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Paul Merton, Neil Brand, Suki Webster and Serge Bromberg. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Merton
- Writers:
- Suki Webster, Paul Merton
- Producers:
- Kate Broome
- Composer:
- Neil Brand
- Production:
- BBC Bristol Productions
- Status:
- Released
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Merton
as Himself
- Neil Brand
Neil Brand
as Himself
Suki Webster
as Herself
Serge Bromberg
as Himself
- Suzie Plumb
Suzie Plumb
as Herself
- Maud Linder
Maud Linder
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Paul Merton, written by Suki Webster and Paul Merton, produced by Kate Broome.
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Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (2010) includes Paul Merton, Neil Brand, Suki Webster, Serge Bromberg and Suzie Plumb. The film was directed by Paul Merton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema was released on March 28, 2010 and runs for 59m.
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Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (2010) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.