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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.

  • Charlie Chaplin Collectors’ Guide, Part 4

    by Brent Reid 21st May 2018

    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 …

  • Nosferatu: Chronicles from the Vaults

    by Brent Reid 2nd December 2016

    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 …

  • Nosferatu: History and Home Video Guide, Part 2

    by Brent Reid 30th November 2016

    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 …

  • Nosferatu Unleashed in HD: Every Blu-ray Reviewed

    by Brent Reid 28th November 2016

    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 …

  • Win BFI Blu-ray/DVD Sets of Anthony Asquith’s Shooting Stars!

    by Brent Reid 19th May 2016

    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 …

  • Win Two Brilliant BFI Birth of a Nation Blu-ray Sets!

    by Brent Reid 14th May 2016

    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 …

  • Two BFI Blu-ray/DVD Sets of Ken Russell’s Valentino Biopic to Be Won!

    by Brent Reid 5th May 2016

    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 …

  • Charlie Chaplin Competition: Win Artificial Eye Blu-rays and DVDs!

    by Brent Reid 5th May 2016

    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 …

  • Win tickets to the test screening of brand new silent film London Symphony!

    by Brent Reid 12th February 2016

    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 …

  • Silent Film Musicians Directory

    by Brent Reid 10th February 2016

    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 …

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