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Miscellaneous Flowers

c. 1914 , United Kingdom (Other)

Cat no. 231755

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An early film made in the Kinemacolor system showing flowers including an opening bud.

Various arrangements of flowers in vases and on stems revolve before the camera. A poppy flower is shown opening. The film was a demonstration of the Kinemacolor process.

Keywords

Early cinema; Colour; Spectacle; Nature; Stop motion

Background Information

The film appears in black and white, and flickering, but the original was filmed and projected to create an early colour effect known as Kinemacolor through the use of colour filters. This 16mm copy was owned by a film engineer who developed a Kinema Colour process for his own home movies. The film has not been identified by direct comparison with a copy at the BFI. The film 'Miscellaneous Flowers' has previously been linked with the other two films on this reel as sourced from the BFI. A definite identification, or correction, would be welcome. 'Miscellaneous Flowers' is not directly attributed to George Albert Smith, but associated with his work through the Natural Colour Kinematograph Company.

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Miscellaneous Flowers

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