what the critics said:

“…and suddenly we heard marvellous voices, those of Mary Pickford and Louise Brooks among them. Legendary ghosts coquettish with memories, brought fleetingly to life”.

Anne Simpson,

THE HERALD

“…Brownlow’s extraordinary archive”. Susan Jeffreys,

DAILY MAIL

“How well it was done. Fascinating from start to finish.”

Peter Hopkinson, documentary film director.

“Superb. It was lovely”.

Neil Brand, silent film composer and playwright.

Pick of the Week.

Jane Anderson,

RADIO TIMES

 

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The Parade’s Gone By

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To produce his landmark book on the art of the silent movie, “The Parade’s Gone By”, Kevin Brownlow interviewed many of the leading figures including directors Henry King, Alfred Hitchcock, Lewis Milestone and Garbo’s favourite Clarence Brown, as well as stars such as Mary Pickford, Louise Brooks, Gloria Swanson, Buster Keaton and Boris Karloff.
In conversation with Kevin Brownlow, Michael Pointon explores a fascinating archive, voices from a now almost forgotten era. The programme also includes contributions from Sir Jeremy Isaacs, who helped to promote the silent film during his tenures at Thames TV and Channel 4, and film music composer, Carl Davis.


Producer: Neil Rosser
Presenter: Michael Pointon


Broadcast:
12th March


Broadcaster: