Review Oldest Footage of London Ever (1917)
- Thread starter Doctor Omega
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duzit
Member: Rank 6
Doc O, thanks for finding this.
I like this type of history, the "now" & "then" side by sides were especially
interesting. It would be a suggestion to look for similar films of the cities of our members countries. For
example Australia, USA, Japan. I myself would be interested in NYC, San Fran, Boston, Cleveland. Perhaps
other members will give requests. I know our friend @Carol will enjoy this one. Thanks again◆◆◆♡♡♡
I like this type of history, the "now" & "then" side by sides were especially interesting. It would be a suggestion to look for similar films of the cities of our members countries. For
example Australia, USA, Japan. I myself would be interested in NYC, San Fran, Boston, Cleveland. Perhaps
other members will give requests. I know our friend @Carol will enjoy this one. Thanks again◆◆◆♡♡♡
Carol
Member: Rank 5
@duzit
Totally right - I think its fantastic. The camera work in matching up the modern shots is clearly a labour of much love and, given modern traffic, verging on suicidal at times, and even the music is very thoughtfully chosen.
Thanks from me too Doc, it's a gem of a find!
Of course I should be failing my heritage as a proud Yorkshirewoman and Loiner if I didn't add that the very first moving pictures known of all are the Le Prince snippets from Leeds, 1888. They're tiny, but they count, too.
Totally right - I think its fantastic. The camera work in matching up the modern shots is clearly a labour of much love and, given modern traffic, verging on suicidal at times, and even the music is very thoughtfully chosen.
Thanks from me too Doc, it's a gem of a find!
Of course I should be failing my heritage as a proud Yorkshirewoman and Loiner if I didn't add that the very first moving pictures known of all are the Le Prince snippets from Leeds, 1888. They're tiny, but they count, too.
