Scotland's Moving Image Archive at National Library of Scotland preserves over 100 years of Scottish filmed history reflecting 20th century social, cultural and industrial heritage. The films capture the lives of ordinary people across the generations and celebrate the achievements of Scottish based film-makers.
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Edinburgh Film Festival Trailer
You will want to visit Edinburgh’s famous Cameo theatre for a 1950s Edinburgh Film Festival extravaganza after seeing this enticing rolling text advertisement!
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Overview
See how the years have affected advertising with this short cinema advert from the 1950s promoting the Edinburgh Film Festival. No exploding buildings, witty taglines or snappy money saving deals here, just simple, rolling text on a black screen saying it like it is. Basically, come to Edinburgh’s famous Cameo theatre and have a great time with a variety of mixed genre and International films! You will not regret it…
The Cameo cinema is one of the oldest operating cinemas in Scotland. It opened on 8th January 1914 as the King’s Cinema. It became the Cameo in 1949 when it was bought by Jim Poole, and since this time it has remained an independent cinema with a lasting tradition of showing art-house films.This tradition was largely influenced by Poole, who had a rooted interest in foreign cinema. The Cameo has become a well know venue on the Edinburgh Film Festival circuit. It currently has three screens and was awarded Category B listed status by Historic Scotland in 2006, protecting its intricately corniced interior from future tampering.
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