Panel Discussion: Cary in Motion
Bristol Megascreen at Bristol Aquarium, Anchor Road,Bristol UK, BS1 5TT
Saturday 30 November, 1200 (GMT)
Join us for an engaging and visually captivating panel discussion on the legendary Cary Grant, featuring leading circus historian Kate Holmes in conversation with our very own festival director Charlotte Crofts (UWE Bristol). This event will explore the multifaceted journey of Cary Grant, exploring his early cinematic influences and his unique path to becoming one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars.
Discover how Cary Grant’s formative years coincided with the rise of cinema, shaping his future career. Learn about the vibrant cinema culture in Bristol during Grant’s youth and its impact on his aspirations. Explore the influence of early film comedy and silent cinema on Grant’s acting style.
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Understand how his training as an acrobat and his experience in the British Music Hall and American Vaudeville circuit honed his physical prowess. Trace Grant’s rise from a matinee idol on the Broadway stage to a Hollywood legend. Appreciate Grant’s exceptional control, grace, and style in his on-screen performances, making him a master of physical comedy and drama.
The discussion will be richly illustrated with images and clips from Cary Grant’s films, providing a visual feast that highlights his extraordinary talent and versatility. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain deeper insights into the life and career of Cary Grant, a true cinematic icon. Reserve your spot today!
Our panel includes:
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Dr Kate Holmes is a leading circus and popular entertainments researcher, and Cary Grant fan. Her own amateur aerial performance practice and circus-going led her to research aerial history. Kate examines how dynamic motion excited audiences and reveals more about culture and society. She is also interested in how transatlantic early twentieth century performers made a living moving between film, vaudeville, variety and circus. Kate has researched Bristol circus history and loves talking about movement. |
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Professor Charlotte Crofts is a professor of Cinema Arts at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and director of the Cary Comes Home Festival. A filmmaker and creative producer, she works across film, locative-media, and festival curation. Her work in cinema history is exemplified by her creation of various location-based apps, such as the Curzon Memories App and the Lost Cinemas of Castle Park App. She is passionate about local cinema history and culture and initiated and serves on the steering committee of Bristol City of Film. |
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