Scots on Screen 1899-1936

Synopsis

A compilation of samples of the output of Scottish film-makers in the silent and early sound period. Optional piano accompaniment is provided for three of the titles, reflecting aspects of the experience of watching silent film in the cinema of the day. Includes early topical films shown at the travelling bioscope booths such as LORD AND LADY OVERTOUN’S VISIT TO MCINDOE’S SHOW (c1900) and GORDON HIGHLANDERS (c1988); cinema newsreels and locally made cinema topicals such as LOCHGELLY OAP’S OUTING TO THE CROOK O’DEVON (1928); advertising and promotional films PLAYHOUSE CINEMA ADVERTS, FRASERBURGH (1931) and ST KILDA BRITAIN’S LONELIEST ISLE (1928); and Scottish Film Productions’ cinemagazine THINGS THAT HAPPEN TO NO 1 (1936).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 50 min.

Year of production

2000

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £15.00 (inc. VAT +p&p)

Documentation

Accompanying background notes.

Subjects

Media studies

Keywords

early cinema; Scotland; silent films

Distributor

Name

Scottish Screen Archive

Contact

Janet McBain (Curator)

Email

ssaenquiries@nls.uk

Web

http://www.nls.uk/ssa/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0845 366 4600

Fax

0845 366 4601

Address

c/o: National Library of Scotland, Collections Department
39-41 Montrose Avenue
Hillington Park
Glasgow
G52 4LA

Notes

From 1 April 2007 the SSA is part of the Collections Department at the National Library of Scotland.