Film Collection

Ivor Novello star of The Rat (1925)
Ivor Novello the star of The Rat on stage and screen Date: 1926

Portrait of Greta Garbo, 1927. Artist: Ball, Russell (1896-1942)
Portrait of Greta Garbo, 1927. Private Collection

Music cover, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Music cover, Spring, Spring, Spring! From the musical film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, starring Jane Powell and Howard Keel. circa 1950s

Residence of Oliver Hardy, Beverly Hills, California, USA. Date: 20th century

Swallows and Amazons poster

The Kinecar by William Heath Robinson
Double page illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a well-equipped omnibus transporting passengers while they watch a film

Poster, Night Mail, quoting part of the poem by W H Auden written for and narrated in the documentary film of the same name (1936). circa 1930s

CHAPLIN: MODERN TIMES, 1936. Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard in the final scene from the film, Modern Times, 1936

THE MARX BROTHERS, 1935. Some of the ships crew join the Marx Brothers in their cabin in A Night at the Opera, 1935

Ginger Rogers Dancing with her partner Fred Astaire
Picture taken in 1934 of US actress, dancer and singer Ginger Rogers, dancing with her partner of Fred Astaire, during the shooting of the film " The Gay Divorcee"

Death on the Nile (1978)
UK One Sheet poster for Death on The Nile

Swallows and Amazons poster

Shirley Temple Doll
SHIRLEY TEMPLE American child star of the 1930s, seen here with a Shirley Temple doll

Aston Martin DB5 (original James Bond 007 Goldfinger car) 1964 silver

The Bargee (1964) UK Quad
Original British quad poster by Tom Chantrell for the comedy directed by Duncan Wood from a script by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson

aston martin db5 007 james bond

LAUREL AND HARDY, 1928. Stan Laurel, left, and Oliver Hardy with a police officer in the silent film Leave Them Laughing, 1928

Norman Wisdom / Rank
NORMAN WISDOM British slapstick comedian on film, stage and TV

Tatler cover featuring Walt Disney, 1930
Walt Disney (1901-1966), film producer and animation supremo, pictured on the front cover of The Tatler in January 1930 with his creation, Mickey Mouse. Date: 1930

GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. Hattie McDaniel assists Vivien Leigh while offering some unwelcomed advice

SILENT FILM: LITTLE RASCALS. Our Gang, Little Rascals. Spanky, Buckwheat, Mickey, Alfalfa and Darla left to right

Charlie Chaplin as the little tramp
Film actor and director Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), film star and director, seen here in his little tramp costume, probably in a still from his 1925 film, The Gold Rush

Denham Studios restaurant by Tony Wysard, 1937
Intensively populated illustration by Tony Wysard, showing imagined diners at the restaurant at Denham Studios. Illustration includes a key to all caricatures portrayed but include David Niven

METROPOLIS POSTER, 1926. German poster for Fritz Langs 1926 film, Metropolis
METROPOLIS POSTER, 1926. German poster for Fritz Langs 1926 film, " Metropolis."

Aston Martin V12 Vanquish James Bond

WOLFMAN, 1941. Lon Chaney, Jr. in the title role of The Wolfman, 1941

Sailing on the lake
The crew of Swallow in a scene from the film Swallows and Amazons

Land Rover Defender Lara Croft Tomb Raider

Dodge Charger Dukes of Hazard

The Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen; Second World War, 1945
Photograph of the Ludendorff Bridge, viewed from the Remagen end of the bridge, 1945. This bridge was captured by troops of the 9th Armoured Division of the US First Army

One sheet poster for the UK release of Macbeth (2015)
Red version of the UK One Sheet poster artwork for the release of Justin Kurzels Macbeth (2015) with Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard

RICHARD BURTON (1925-1984). Welsh actor

Sophia Loren / Postcard
SOPHIA LOREN Italian film actress, in a glamorous pose

THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL One of the greatest of best- sellers, the cover shows Leslie Howard in the best of the film versions, produced in 1935

Polish poster for a film, The Warsaw Mermaid, directed by Tadeusz Makarczynski, based on a local legend. 1956

Kind Hearts and Coronets 2019 Release
Quad poster

Hue and Cry UK theatrical quad
Originally designed by Edward Bawden

Swallows and Amazons
The Boat Swallow in the hidden harbour from Swallows and Amazons

Dukes of Hazzard crashed

Ginger Rogers / Astaire
GINGER ROGERS American film actress and dancer, dancing with Fred Astaire

Errol Flynn / Robin Hood
ERROL FLYNN Irish-American film actor as Robin Hood in The Adventures of Robin Hood, with Olivia de Havilland as Maid Marian

Errol Flynn / Warner
ERROL FLYNN Irish-American film actor, best known for his swashbuckling roles

Odeon Cinema BB87_03702
ODEON CINEMA, Leicester Square, London. A view of the cinema at night. 1937. John Maltby

Tatton Cinema Gatley NWC01_01_0639
Tatton Cinema, Gatley Road, Gatley, Stockport. The Tatton Cinema viewed from the south-west at dusk, with people gathered below the projecting porch and billboard

SS Asturias, ocean liner, built in 1926, served during the Second World War, and was used as the Titanic in the 1957 film, A Night to Remember. Date: late 1940s

Freddie Mercury and Queen recording music video, London
Freddie Mercury and Queen recording a video for Friends Will Be Friends, London Date: 1986

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"Capturing the Magic: A Journey Through Film" From enchanting musical covers like "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" to whimsical inventions like "The Kinecar" by William Heath Robinson, it has always been a gateway to imagination. Just like Mr. Bean's iconic Mini 1000 car, films transport us to places beyond our wildest dreams. As we gaze at the timeless poster of "Night Mail, " we are reminded of the power of storytelling through motion pictures. Whether it's embarking on thrilling adventures with "Swallows and Amazons" or being mesmerized by Ginger Rogers gracefully dancing with her partner Fred Astaire, film takes us on an emotional rollercoaster. Intrigue fills the air as we recall Agatha Christie's masterpiece, "Death on the Nile (1978), " where mystery unfolds amidst luxurious settings. And who can forget the legendary Aston Martin DB5 from James Bond's unforgettable adventure in Goldfinger? This silver beauty became synonymous with 007 himself. Even Walt Disney graced Tatler magazine cover in 1930, showcasing how film transcends boundaries and captures hearts worldwide. Laurel and Hardy brought laughter to audiences everywhere in their silent film era classic, Leave Them Laughing. Finally, a Shirley Temple doll reminds us that film not only entertains but also creates icons that leave lasting impressions on generations to come. From music covers to iconic cars and beloved characters, these glimpses into cinema history remind us why we continue to be captivated by this magical art form called film.