Kevin Brownlow Movies

Documentary following the history of America's first cinematographers.

Part of the "American Masters" series; this documentary shows the career of filmmaking pioneer D.W. Griffith

A film about the career and methods of the master silent comedy filmmaker.

A Turner Classic Movies (TCM) documentary about Keaton's discontented relationship with MGM and the events that eventually led to his career downfall.

This documentary explores the incredible life of Merian C. Cooper, from his time as a soldier and pilot in three different wars, to his exploits in...

The life of an old man, John Cartner Ronson, living alone in a huge block of flats in London since his wife died nine years earlier.

In 1942, Charles Chaplin released his definitive sound version of THE GOLD RUSH, effectively abandoning the original 1925 silent version of his film....

Documentary presenting Alan Parker’s view of British cinema with comments from Richard Lester and others and location report from King’s...

BBC documentary on the long and flamboyant career of French filmmaker Abel Gance.

As the documentary points out, 85 percent of all silent pictures are gone forever because of neglect, abuse, and improper storage of original prints....

NOTFILM is a feature-length experimental essay on FILM -- its author Samuel Beckett, its star Buster Keaton, its production and its philosophical...

Documentary about Hollywood during the silent film era.

A documentary looking at the life, films, and troubled times of America's first sex symbol, screen actress Clara Bow, featuring interviews and...

55-Minute BBC Arena documentary on the film actress Louise Brooks

A riveting account of the tragic adventure of filmmaker Varick Frissell and his filming of "The Viking" (1931) and the tragic events that befell that...

In 1942, Charles Chaplin released his definitive sound version of THE GOLD RUSH, effectively abandoning the original 1925 silent version of his film....

Made for BBC Television in 1967, this 20-minute documentary features a rare interview with the director and a unique demonstration of his lighting...

A documentary feature that attempts to approach the meaning of Francis Bacon's vision of the human predicament, without using words, just solely...

Cartoon Carnival tells the story of the pioneering early days of the animated art-form and chronicles one film preservationist's quest to rescue...

A BAFTA award nominated documentary looking at the basic features of detergency using animated diagrams and live action photography.