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Adrian Brunel, film director, with Anne Firth, actress
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Adrian Brunel, film director, with Anne Firth, actress
Adrian Brunel (1892-1958), English film director and screenwriter, who began his career during the silent movie era. Seen here at a filming location for The First of The Few, where he was assisting his friend Leslie Howard, the leading actor in the film. With him is Anne Firth (1918-1967), British film actress, who played the part of Miss Harper.
1942
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of filmmaking during the 1940s as Adrian Brunel, a renowned English film director and screenwriter, assists his friend and leading actor Leslie Howard on the set of "The First of The Few." Brunel's career in cinema began during the silent movie era, and he is seen here in a thoughtful conversation with Anne Firth, the British film actress who played the part of Miss Harper in the film. The scene was filmed on a bustling London street, with cobblestones and old buildings providing a backdrop to the production. Brunel, dressed in a jacket and trousers, is deeply engrossed in the discussion with Firth, who dons a stylish dress and blonde hair. The atmosphere is lively, with the sound of a newspaper being rustled in the background, adding to the sense of activity and excitement on set. Brunel's role as an assistant and consultant to Howard demonstrates the collaborative nature of filmmaking, as well as the close relationships that could form between cast and crew during the production process. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 1940s cinema, offering a glimpse into the lives of the people behind the scenes and the intricacies of bringing a film to life. [Image Description: A photograph of Adrian Brunel, a film director and screenwriter, and Anne Firth, a film actress, standing on a cobblestone street during the filming of "The First of The Few." Brunel, dressed in a jacket and trousers, is speaking intently to Firth, who wears a dress and has blonde hair. In the background, old buildings line the street, and a man in the foreground is seen holding a newspaper. The atmosphere is lively and bustling, with a sense of activity and excitement.] [Source: A Flying History/The Peter Keating Aviation Photograph Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library]
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