Film Programmes

PART OF:: The Charles Urban Collection of papers relating to early motion pictures

Made:: 1897-1930

Film Programmes, Promotional Material and Souvenirs relating to Kinemacolor and Kinekrom films, 1897-1930. Part of Charles Urban Archive.

Kinemacolor was the first successful colour motion picture process, used commercially from 1908 to 1914. It was invented by George Albert Smith in 1906. It was launched by Charles Urban's Urban Trading Co. of London in 1908. From 1909 on, the process was known and trademarked as Kinemacolor (The Natural Color Kinematograph Company Limited). It was a two-colour additive colour process, photographing and projecting a black-and-white film behind alternating red and green filters.

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Category:: Cinematography

Object Number:: 2005-5002/12

type:: collection

credit:: Charles Urban

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Parts

Extracts of Appreciation of the Press on Britain Prepared

Brochure entitled 'Extracts of Appreciation of the Press on Britain Prepared', 1915. 'A Grand Kinematograph Revue of the Activities of His Majesty's Naval and Military Forces proudced at the Empire Theatre (Leicester Square), London, Dec 29th, 1915. Under the Patronage of Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary. Photographed by Messrs Vickers, Kinemacolor, Jury, Gaumont and Kineto, by permission of H M Admiralty, War Office and Ministry of Munitions, under the direction of Charles Urban. Including the address of the Right Hon Arthur J Balfour (First Lord of the Admiralty).'

Measurements:: overall: 222 mm x 143 mm

Materials:: paper (fibre product)

Object Number:: 2005-5002/12/3/1

type:: brochure

Charles Urban Presents Evolution From the Birth of Planets to the Rise of Man

Brochure 'Charles Urban Presents Evolution From the Birth of Planets to the Rise of Man'. Directed by Raymond J Ditmars. Synopsis of titles, 13 pages. Produced by Kineto Company of America, New York.

Measurements:: overall: 196 mm x 138 mm

Materials:: paper (fibre product)

Object Number:: 2005-5002/12/4/1

type:: brochure

Image ©: National Media Museum

Charles Urban's press badge for Delhi Durbar Enclosure A

Charles Urban's press badge for Delhi Durbar Enclosure A, 1911.

Measurements:: overall: 140 mm x 60 mm

Materials:: cardboard

Object Number:: 2005-5002/12/2/6/1

type:: press pass

Coronation Durbar Special Pass for Press Representatives

Charles Urban's special pass for press representatives for the Delhi Durbar, King George V's coronation celebrations, India, 1911.

Measurements:: overall: 88 mm x 114 mm

Materials:: cardboard

Object Number:: 2005-5002/12/2/6/4

type:: pass

Card for Admittance to the Durbar Amphitheatre

Coronation Durbar invitation, 12th December 1911. Card for admittance to the Durbar Amphitheatre, 'Admit five kinematic operators'

Measurements:: overall: 147 mm x 208 mm

Materials:: cardboard

Object Number:: 2005-5002/12/2/6/7

type:: invite

Urban Institute Brochure

Promotional brochure for The Urban Institute. One of five items, Urban Institute publications containing articles and adverts (13p) and 16p illustrated. Eaton & Gettinger for Kineto Company of America.