Wednesday 19 June 2024, 7.30 / 8pm

EHHS Open and Members' Meeting

Robert Paul:

Old Themes and New Discoveries

Illustrated talk by Prof. Ian Christie

Robert Paul was the still under-appreciated founder of cinema in Britain, starting in 1895 and eventually running a major studio in Muswell Hill until 1909. Most of his 800 films are lost (like much early cinema), but happily, surviving prints keep turning up. In this talk, I'll explain how he got into the new 'animated photogrpahy' business, and report on a recent trip to Norway, one of his favouirite destinations, where I was able to retrace his 1903 expedition. And also share some recent discoveries from archives and collectors.

Ian Christie is Professor of Film and Media History at Birkbeck College.

Jubilee Hall, Parsonage Lane, Enfield, EN2 0AJ (getting there).

Doors open 7.30 pm for refreshments, 8 pm for meeting.

(Non-members welcome, £2)