PHOTOPLAY PRODUCTIONS LTD

Description

Specialising in silent material, the company handles films from the private collections of its founders as well as material acquired in the course of making major television documentaries on silent film history.

Keywords

Early cinema; Silent films; Chaplin, Charlie; Griffith, D W; Keaton, Buster; Lloyd, Harold

Access

Access available. Research advice can be provided to aid locating material from other sources. Available to all researchers. All enquiries by telephone or letter in the first instance.

Facilities

Viewing on premises. Film viewing facilities available by appointment. Tape viewing copies can be arranged in most instances.

Moving Image, Audio and Related Documentation Holdings

Video/Film

Video: Tapes are available on some subjects.
Film: The collection comprises several thousand reels. There is also access to interview material specially shot for the Thames Television series: Hollywood, Unknown Chaplin, Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow, Harold Lloyd - The Third Genius and D.W. Griffith - Father on Film.
Film components: 9.5mm, 16mm, 35mm.

Additional Information

Other information

No catalogue or lists - material too diverse. Requests are dealt with on an individual basis.

Conservation policy

Interview transcripts and substantial paper and stills archives.

Main Contact

Name

Mr. Patrick Stanbury

Telephone

020 7722 2500

Fax

020 7722 6662

Email

photoplay@compuserve.com

Address

21 Princess Road
London
NW1 8JR

Alternate Contact

Name

Kevin Brownlow