Thursday, December 18, 2014

Dec 18th  
From Borehamwood to Hollywood**    
Sub-Title: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Elstree

(GB 2014)

The 100 year history of Elstree, from its early silent days to the MGM and TV years, as well the recent mini-revival after the partial demolition of the remaining film studios.
Filmed in standard documentary fashion but with some lovely touches including a lively score which helps elevate the subject to the level of some of Elstree's famous films (although some of the older classics could have been mentioned more), and some splendid contributions of some star-studded names including Spielberg and others.

Written by: Howard Berry, Paul Welsh.
Producer/Director: Howard Berry.
Narrators: Barbara Windsor, Paul Welsh.
With added contributions by: Steven Spielberg, Brian Blessed, Roger Moore, Bryan Forbes (archive footage), Brian Clemens, Walter Murch, Simon Pegg, and others.
Photography: Various.
Music: James Brett, Ray Davies.



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