British film pioneer in the silent era. Born 12 Beaufort (now Somerset) Gardens, Lewisham. Father was a Victorian magic lanternist. Died at home at 211 Eastcote Road, Ruislip. Caroline's Miscellany has an interesting piece on Hepworth with a 6 minute film 'Rescued by Rover'.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Cecil Hepworth
Commemorating the Centenary of Cinema 1996 Cecil Hepworth (1874 - 1953) Brit...
Commemorating the Centenary of Cinema 1996 Cecil M. Hepworth, British film p...
Simon Callow did the unveiling honours. There seems to be a battle going on ...
A prominent show business lawyer who apparently had an obituary in The Times (to which we don't have access). Son of G. Simkins. Michael owned the property in which his brother, Roger, ran the High...
Film special effects expert. Born Michael John Stears in Uxbridge. He produced effects for eight of the James Bond films. He was invited by George Lucas to work on the Star Wars films, where he cre...
Famous vampire created by Stoker as the eponymous hero (?) of his 1897 novel.
Film director who settled in London and made many of his films here. Born New York City. The first film made in England was Lolita in 1962. He lived close to the film studios at Elstree and rarel...
Musician and songwriter. Born Liverpool. One of the four Beatles. March 1969 married Linda Eastman.
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