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Frank Marshall was an award winning amateur film enthusiast who produced many skilfully made films covering a wide variety of subjects. His films include scenes from his own family life, such as recording Christmas day in his well healed household in the 1930s, as well as stories about children's adventures and mishaps, factual films and dramatisations such as 'ARP: A Reminder for Peace', about his family's preparations for war in 1939. His film 'The Coming of the Camerons' is a light hearted tale of a postwoman who delivers the mail on a bicycle in the highlands. The film follows her on her rounds along with telling the story of her request for, and eventual granting of trousers instead of a skirt as part of her uniform. The film is charming in its portrayal of the dispersed but familiar community that depend on her for news from friends and family and whom she links through her visits. The film is also an excellent example of amateur film making of the era. Individual hobbyists along with members of amateur film clubs and societies have been responsible for the creation of an enormous variety of amateur productions. The Scottish Screen Archive collection includes many films by amateur cinematographers who made short fiction films as well as featuring their own families activities, and capturing local events. An example of amateur film making which contrasts greatly with more traditional amateur fiction, are the films of Enrico Cocozza who made avant-garde films in the 1950s, including the bleak study of juvenile delinquency 'Chick's Day' in 1950. |
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