Silent Movies
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Early cinema in Welsh communities.
Memories from the early part of the twentieth century with the arrival of silent films to many communities in Wales. Interviewees remember how important the films were to community life of the time as well as the vital role of the pianist.
From:
People's History of Wales That's Entertainment
First broadcast
:
21 March 1996
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 11-14,14-16
Subject : History
Topic : Modern Wales and Britain, Twentieth century world
Keywords : Cinema
Notes : Use the clip to look at the role of cinema in Wales at the turn of the century, the Welsh film industry and how lives changed as workers had more leisure time.
