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"The Amazing Years of Cinema."
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 3:03 pm
by Mike O'Regan
This was a series which aired on Irish TV back in the mid to late '70's on silent cinema. It was hosted by Doug Fairbanks Jnr.
Does anybody know anything about it? Who produced the series? Is it available in any form?
Re: "The Amazing Years of Cinema."
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 5:34 pm
by Gary Johnson
It aired in the US on cable in the 80's. Fairbanks was always a good host. I suspect that this series has gotten overshadowed by Brownlow's HOLLYWOOD series, even though these programs took in the broader view of world cinema.
Re: "The Amazing Years of Cinema."
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 5:40 pm
by Mike O'Regan
Yeah, I always enjoyed Fairbanks in that show. It was my introduction to silent cinema and I'd be interested in seeing it again. There were a lot of clips if I recall correctly. I've been unable to track it down in any form, but, I guess it's worth asking around.
Re: "The Amazing Years of Cinema."
Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:00 am
by Richard M Roberts
Re: "The Amazing Years of Cinema."
Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 2:23 pm
by Mike O'Regan
Thanks for those Richard. Yes, this is the first place I ever saw the FRANKENSTEIN clip.
I can understand why HOLLYWOOD may have cast this into the shadows somewhat, though from what I can remember, AMAZING... would only compliment HOLLYWOOD. A release would be nice.
Re: "The Amazing Years of Cinema."
Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:32 pm
by Pasquale Ventura
Didn't recall the name of this series at first but after looking at the first few YouTube uploads it all came back, I also watched this during it's 80's broadcast. The comedy episode contains some wonderful scenes.