Film Collection

Poster, Night Mail, quoting part of the poem by W H Auden written for and narrated in the documentary film of the same name (1936). circa 1930s

Sailing on the lake
The crew of Swallow in a scene from the film Swallows and Amazons

Polish poster for a film, The Warsaw Mermaid, directed by Tadeusz Makarczynski, based on a local legend. 1956

ERROL FLYNN (1909-1959). Australian actor. Flynn in the title role of The Sea Hawk, a 1940 film based on Rafael Sabatinis novel

Swallows and Amazons poster

A dog's life directed by Charlie Chaplin, 1918
1748874 A dog's life directed by Charlie Chaplin, 1918; (add.info.: (Aka Une vie de chien) with Edna Purviance (lon the left), Charlie Chaplin (Charlot)

Music cover, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Music cover, Spring, Spring, Spring! From the musical film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, starring Jane Powell and Howard Keel. circa 1950s

A portrait of the American film star Olive Thomas, 1920s Date: 1920s

The Kinecar by William Heath Robinson
Double page illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a well-equipped omnibus transporting passengers while they watch a film

CHAPLIN: MODERN TIMES, 1936. Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard in the final scene from the film, Modern Times, 1936

THE MARX BROTHERS, 1935. Some of the ships crew join the Marx Brothers in their cabin in A Night at the Opera, 1935

Swallows and Amazons poster

Aston Martin DB5 (original James Bond 007 Goldfinger car) 1964 silver

Death on the Nile (1978)
UK One Sheet poster for Death on The Nile

Ginger Rogers Dancing with her partner Fred Astaire
Picture taken in 1934 of US actress, dancer and singer Ginger Rogers, dancing with her partner of Fred Astaire, during the shooting of the film " The Gay Divorcee"

Shirley Temple Doll
SHIRLEY TEMPLE American child star of the 1930s, seen here with a Shirley Temple doll

Kind Hearts and Coronets 2019 Release
Quad poster

Norman Wisdom / Rank
NORMAN WISDOM British slapstick comedian on film, stage and TV

aston martin db5 007 james bond

LAUREL AND HARDY, 1928. Stan Laurel, left, and Oliver Hardy with a police officer in the silent film Leave Them Laughing, 1928

The Bargee (1964) UK Quad
Original British quad poster by Tom Chantrell for the comedy directed by Duncan Wood from a script by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson

SILENT FILM: LITTLE RASCALS. Our Gang, Little Rascals. Spanky, Buckwheat, Mickey, Alfalfa and Darla left to right

GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O Hara in a still from the film Gone With The Wind, 1939

Denham Studios restaurant by Tony Wysard, 1937
Intensively populated illustration by Tony Wysard, showing imagined diners at the restaurant at Denham Studios. Illustration includes a key to all caricatures portrayed but include David Niven

METROPOLIS POSTER, 1926. German poster for Fritz Langs 1926 film, Metropolis
METROPOLIS POSTER, 1926. German poster for Fritz Langs 1926 film, " Metropolis."

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond

Tatler cover featuring Walt Disney, 1930
Walt Disney (1901-1966), film producer and animation supremo, pictured on the front cover of The Tatler in January 1930 with his creation, Mickey Mouse. Date: 1930

WOLFMAN, 1941. Lon Chaney, Jr. in the title role of The Wolfman, 1941

Hue and Cry UK theatrical quad
Originally designed by Edward Bawden

Publicity still for the Hollywood film Some Like It Hot (1959): Director and Producer, Billy Wilder. Marily Monroe with her co-stars Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in drag

Swallows and Amazons
The Boat Swallow in the hidden harbour from Swallows and Amazons

GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. Hattie McDaniel assists Vivien Leigh while offering some unwelcomed advice

JOHN WAYNE (1907-1979). American actor. Wayne in a scene from The Comancheros
JOHN WAYNE (1907-1979). American actor. Wayne in a scene from " The Comancheros"

Dodge Charger Dukes of Hazard

Charlie Chaplin as the little tramp
Film actor and director Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), film star and director, seen here in his little tramp costume, probably in a still from his 1925 film, The Gold Rush

The Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen; Second World War, 1945
Photograph of the Ludendorff Bridge, viewed from the Remagen end of the bridge, 1945. This bridge was captured by troops of the 9th Armoured Division of the US First Army

Louise Brooks (1906 - 1985), American silent film actress and dancer Date: 1928

One sheet poster for the UK release of Macbeth (2015)
Red version of the UK One Sheet poster artwork for the release of Justin Kurzels Macbeth (2015) with Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard

FILM: BABY JANE, 1962. Joan Crawford, left, and Bette Davis as sisters in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? directed by Robert Aldrich, 1962

Land Rover Defender Lara Croft Tomb Raider

Annette Kellerman diving in silhouette
Annette Marie Sarah Kellerman (18861975) - Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, causing a minor scandal at the time

Punch and Judy Man (1963)
A moment from the filming of the comedy directed in 1963 by Jeremy Summers from an idea by Tony Hancock

SHALAKO (1968)
UK quad artwork for Shalako (1968)

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion in the 1939 MGM production of The Wizard of Oz

Dukes of Hazzard crashed

Sophia Loren / Postcard
SOPHIA LOREN Italian film actress, in a glamorous pose

Errol Flynn / Robin Hood
ERROL FLYNN Irish-American film actor as Robin Hood in The Adventures of Robin Hood, with Olivia de Havilland as Maid Marian

THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL One of the greatest of best- sellers, the cover shows Leslie Howard in the best of the film versions, produced in 1935

Odeon Cinema BB87_03702
ODEON CINEMA, Leicester Square, London. A view of the cinema at night. 1937. John Maltby

Tatton Cinema Gatley NWC01_01_0639
Tatton Cinema, Gatley Road, Gatley, Stockport. The Tatton Cinema viewed from the south-west at dusk, with people gathered below the projecting porch and billboard

Freddie Mercury and Queen recording music video, London
Freddie Mercury and Queen recording a video for Friends Will Be Friends, London Date: 1986

aston martin db5

GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. American poster, 1939, featuring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, for the film Gone with the Wind after the novel by Margaret Mitchell

GODZILLA. A scene from one of the Godzilla movies

John Wayne (1907-1979) American film actor

Ginger Rogers / Astaire
GINGER ROGERS American film actress and dancer, dancing with Fred Astaire

Grace Kelly / Postcard
GRACE KELLY American film actress, seen here in an elegant dress

Errol Flynn / Warner
ERROL FLYNN Irish-American film actor, best known for his swashbuckling roles

SS Asturias, ocean liner, built in 1926, served during the Second World War, and was used as the Titanic in the 1957 film, A Night to Remember. Date: late 1940s

Tatler cover - Ronald Colman and his Sealyham Terrier
Film star Ronald Colman (1891-1958) pictured on the front cover of The Tatler with his Sealyham Terrier in 1931. Date: 1931

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers shooting Shall We Dance
US actor Fred Astaire (L) and US actress Ginger Rogers (R) dance on skates during the shooting of their film " Shall we dance" in April 1937

Ivor Novello star of The Rat (1925)
Ivor Novello the star of The Rat on stage and screen Date: 1926

1950s Cinema - Childrens Saturday Matinee. Boys and girls looking up at the screen and laughing. Two of the boys are wearing ABC badges -- the name of the cinema. Date: 1954

The witches one sheet artwork for Macbeth (2015)
Poster artwork to promote the UK release of Justin Kurzels Macbeth (2015)

RICHARD BURTON (1925-1984). Welsh actor

Ginger Rogers / W Way 1931
GINGER ROGERS American film actress and dancer Date: circa 1931

Triumph Stag (ex-James Bond film, Diamonds are Forever), 1970, Yellow
Triumph Stag (ex-James Bond film, Diamonds are Forever) 1970 Yellow

One Sheet poster artwork for Up Pompeii (1971)

The Kino Cinema, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Kino Cinema in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. This was the towns first cinema. Cycle racks for the use of patrons were a feature. circa 1935

Paul Newman / Postcard
PAUL NEWMAN American film actor Date: 1925 -2008

FILM: FUNNY GIRL, 1968. Barbra Streisand, performing on roller skates, starring in the film based on the life of the American comedienne Fanny Brice, 1968

SHERLOCK HOLMES. Basil Rathbone (1892-1967). English actor. In the role of Sherlock Holmes

LAUREL AND HARDY. From the film Big Business (1929)

CHAPLIN: THE KID, 1921. Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan as his adopted son in Chaplins film The Kid, 1921

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. Judy Garland as Dorothy, with her dog Toto, in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz

PAUL NEWMAN (1925-2008). American actor. As Butch Cassidy in the film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, 1969

1981 DeLorean Back To The Future replica
1981 DeLorean Back to the Future film car replica

Jackie Coogan, October 1921
Child actor Jackie Coogan aged six. Coogan began as a child actor in silent films after being discovered by Charlie Chaplin and at this point earned 10, 000 a year

Portrait of Greta Garbo, 1927. Artist: Ball, Russell (1896-1942)
Portrait of Greta Garbo, 1927. Private Collection

Horsemen filming Robin of Sherwood, Cornwall
Three horsemen in demon costume, filming the TV series Robin of Sherwood near St Michaels Mount, Cornwall. Date: 1980s

Romy Schneider and Alain Delon at Cannes, 1962
Romy Schneider, one of the stars of Italys entry Boccaccio 70, and Alain Delon at the Cannes Film Festival, 1962 Date: 1962

Soho, London - 44 Berwick Street W1 - Musicland, on the corner of Noel Street (closed 1975). 1973

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"Capturing the Magic: A Journey Through Film" From enchanting musical covers like "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" to whimsical inventions like "The Kinecar" by William Heath Robinson, it has always been a gateway to imagination. Just like Mr. Bean's iconic Mini 1000 car, films transport us to places beyond our wildest dreams. As we gaze at the timeless poster of "Night Mail, " we are reminded of the power of storytelling through motion pictures. Whether it's embarking on thrilling adventures with "Swallows and Amazons" or being mesmerized by Ginger Rogers gracefully dancing with her partner Fred Astaire, film takes us on an emotional rollercoaster. Intrigue fills the air as we recall Agatha Christie's masterpiece, "Death on the Nile (1978), " where mystery unfolds amidst luxurious settings. And who can forget the legendary Aston Martin DB5 from James Bond's unforgettable adventure in Goldfinger? This silver beauty became synonymous with 007 himself. Even Walt Disney graced Tatler magazine cover in 1930, showcasing how film transcends boundaries and captures hearts worldwide. Laurel and Hardy brought laughter to audiences everywhere in their silent film era classic, Leave Them Laughing. Finally, a Shirley Temple doll reminds us that film not only entertains but also creates icons that leave lasting impressions on generations to come. From music covers to iconic cars and beloved characters, these glimpses into cinema history remind us why we continue to be captivated by this magical art form called film.