Pre-War British Films

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 301, 15 September 1933, Page 16

Pre-War British Films

■REFORE a gathering of Sydney members of the Imperial Film Club, Miss Enid Lorimer recently gave a very interesting talk on “Pre-War British Films.” Miss Lorimer related her earliest experiences as an actress in the “super-productions,” which, at the time, were about 10 minutes in length, and later on as a scenario writer, and assistant producer; a position which she stated was one of hard work, while the producer got all the credit. Miss Lorimer gave a very interesting account of the difficulties incurred in photographing the various subjects, especially as far as ladies’ dresses were concerned. One instance she quoted was of an actress win. looked extremely beautiful in a smart black costume and black gloves, which when photographed gave her the ap pearance of being armless. However, the experiments they conducted did much to eliminate these difficulties. In conclusion, Miss Lorimer stated in those days British films led the world, followed by France. It was hei earnest desire, she said, to see British films back again in that position.

Gerald Ames, onee a well-known Bri tish film star, died in London at the age of 52, after a fall in a Tube subway. He was born at Blackheath, aud made his first stage appearance with Sir Frank Benson. Among his best-known pictures were “The Prisoner of Zenda.” “Rupert of Hentzau,” and “Alf’s Button.”