Ralph Jupp. At the time of construction Twickenham was the largest studio in the UK. Its first release was entitled. By 1. 92. 9 the studio was owned by Julius Hagen and Leslie Hiscott and was renamed Twickenham Film Studios. One of the first titles from the new company was. The first release at Twickenham, . Loane Tucker returned to the USA, Shaw formed African Film Productions. Maurice Elvey formed the Ideal Company with producer Fred Paul. Dr Jupp sold Twickenham Studios to The Alliance Company. Alliance had big ideas and its directors, A E Matthews, Gerald du Maurier and Sir Walter de Frece installed . However, although the latter did well at the box office, they were over- extended and they went out of business in. Henry Edwards and film director, Leslie Hiscott also became directors of Twickenham Film Studios. Henry Edwards appeared in and Leslie Hiscott directed many films at Twickenham. The first production was . Edwards and Hagen installed RCA Photophone equipment. Produced many . These low budget features gave a valuable training to producers and directors. During this year a second stage was added. Up until now there had just been the one stage, which measured 1. The new stage opened on 1. September 1. 93. 4, and was said to have cost .
Anita Page; Anita Page en Stars of the Photoplay, 1930: Informaci Despite their best efforts to save it, the whole building was destroyed, along with the contents of the camera and sound departments. Undaunted, Hagen acquired alternative space at Whitehall Studios, Elstree. The Thirties were a difficult period for Twickenham, along with other studios. Hagen struggled to keep the company afloat, but it was on the verge of collapse and, despite several good films, and his best efforts, in. The film industry in general, went into a decline at this time. Julius Hagen died a ruined man. The Second World War broke out. During this time, Twickenham Film Studios took a direct hit from a bomb, and suffered a large amount of damage. In 1. 94. 2, Alfred Shipman, together with SS King, founded Shipman & King Cinemas Limited. He entered the production side of the film industry in. In association with Sidney Box, they made the legendary . These Dangerous Years (AKA Dangerous Youth) is a 1957 British comedy musical film directed by Herbert Wilcox and starring George Baker, Frankie Vaughan, Carole Lesley.Many big box office pictures were made during this period, including . Between 1. 95. 4 and 1. Kenneth had worked as assistant and later, associate producer with. His many credits include . Guido had been Executive Assistant to the managing Director of Two Cities Films from 1. Between 1. 94. 9 and 1. Coenda Films, making over a dozen feature films. Apart from his manifold duties in the capacity of Studio and Production Controller, he also produced many films for the Shipman Group. Two of their most successful films were . These included designs for a new viewing theatre (The Preview Theatre), a third sound stage (Stage Two) and an office block. The new, ultra- modern Recording Theatre, headed up by Stephen Dalby, was opened, immediately attracting films from Europe and the USA. And so, under the experienced, intuitive guidance of Guido Coen, Twickenham Film Studios began, once again to thrive, and film- makers once more, began to make their films at Twickenham Film Studios. The reputation of Twickenham as a dynamic and modern studio rapidly increased. Guido Coen’s links with Europe, and especially Italy, led to Twickenham becoming one of the first studios in the UK to go . Many famous names passed through Twickenham. A talented mixer, Gerry was much in demand by directors. Richard Attenborough mixed all of his films with him at Twickenham and Gerry’s credits appear on many famous films throughout the 7. During the 1. 97. Twickenham Studios continued to do well, both on the stages and in the theatres, so much so, that it was decided to expand the facilities. Novello Lodge, comprising ten large cutting rooms and eight offices was opened. Richmond Lodge office block, purpose built for production, followed in. The new Sound Centre was proudly opened. A new Theatre, ADR/Foley theatre and 4. Richard Lester maintained an office at the Studios from the early 6. Beatles films were shot and mixed at Twickenham Studios. Throughout the 1. Studios continued to thrive, enjoying a busy time with both film and television productions. Gerry Humphreys oversaw improvements to the Sound Department, keeping abreast of the latest technology and attracting many famous films from the UK and the USA. This was the beginning of a succession of tragic events. In 2. 00. 6 Gerry Humphreys died and so the studio was left like a rudderless ship, without any real direction.
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