Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: N/A
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 0.0/10
Smokescreen
Overview
It's the summer of 1907, and cinema is in its infancy. In a northern industrial town two very different movie moguls are battling for the hearts, minds and purses of the local population. Frank Sheringham is an enterprising filmmaker determined to woo audiences away from the local flea-pit run by the villainous Albert Gold. The whole town becomes involved in the vendetta and three local children are at the eye of the storm.
This production, originally released in 1994, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Family genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Family.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Timothy West
Frank Sheringham
Paula Wilcox
Sara Bean
Joan Sims
Mrs Nash
Kate Hardie
Vicky Sheringham
Sally Walsh
Chrissie Galant
Maureen Lunt
Maggie Fowler
Seasons
Miniseries
6 Episodes • Aired 1994-01-02
It's the summer of 1907, and cinema is in its infancy. In a northern industrial town two very different movie moguls are battling for the hearts, minds and purses of the local population. Frank Sheringham is an enterprising filmmaker determined to woo audiences away from the local flea-pit run by the villainous Albert Gold. The whole town becomes involved in the vendetta and three local children are at the eye of the storm.
