Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema 14 years old

Paul Merton goes in search of the origins of screen comedy in the forgotten world of silent cinema - not in Hollywood, but closer to home in pre-1914 Britain and France. Revealing the unknown stars and lost masterpieces, he brings to life the pioneering techniques and optical inventiveness of the virtuosos who mastered a new art form. With a playful eye and comic sense of timing, Merton combines the role of presenter and director to recreate the weird and wonderful world that is early European cinema in a series of cinematic experiments of his own.

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Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema Cast

Name Character
Serge Bromberg He was 48, now 63 years old as Himself
Neil Brand He was 52, now 66 years old as Himself
Paul Merton He was 52, now 67 years old as Himself

Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema Crew

Name Department
Paul Merton as Director. He was 52 (now 67) years old Directing
Paul Merton as Writer. He was 52 (now 67) years old Writing
Neil Brand as Original Music Composer. He was 52 (now 66) years old Sound
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema poster
Paul Merton's Weird and Wonderful World of Early Cinema (14 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, March 28, 2010
  • Runtime: 59 minutes