Keystone 1914 The Little Tramp makes his first foray into film and refines the art of motion picture comedy More than mere early sketches, Chaplin’s earliest films offer much broad …
Brent Reid
Brent Reid
I started Brenton Film because I love film – quelle surprise! The silent era, 1930s and 1940s especially get my literary juices flowing, so you'll see a lot about those. For more, see the About page and read this before emailing.
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On the Way to Nosferatu: Presentation of a Reconstruction by Enno Patalas Helmed by iconic director Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, one of the key works of the entire silent era Both have …
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1920s Screenings Every known première and 1920s screening of the tenacious vampire film that refused to die Even legal action from the widow of Dracula’s author couldn’t halt the spread of its …
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The first vampire film and earliest screen version of Dracula It’s one of the most popular and recognisable of all silent films Reissued countless times on Betamax, VHS, LaserDisc and …
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The British Film Institute have released their recent restoration of acclaimed British director Anthony Asquith’s brilliant début feature, Shooting Stars, in a Blu-ray/DVD combo set You can win one of two …
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The Birth of a Nation (1915) has just been released on Blu-ray by the BFI and you can win one of two copies All you have to do is answer …
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Courtesy of the kind folks at the BFI, two lucky readers will win a copy of Rudolph Valentino’s hit biopic on Blu-ray and DVD All you have to do is answer …
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We’re giving away two Chaplin films of your choice on Blu-ray or DVD Two lucky readers will get to choose any one of his restored masterpieces It’s all thanks to …
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Brenton Film is delighted to give away one pair of tickets to the test screening of a brand new city symphony. As some of you might remember, towards the end …
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The most comprehensive worldwide listing of musicians and composers ever published Find favourite accompanists or the right artist for your screening or scoring project There are currently around 400 entries …
