The first of the 2021 Kennington Bioscope online programmes opened with D. W. Griffith’s ‘The Day After’, first released on 30th December 1909, an appropriate date given the New Year’s Eve/’morning after’ subject matter.
It was written by Hollywood newcomer Mary Pickford, only 17 at the time and not yet established on film herself.
I pre-recorded a piano score, and it was a fun piece to accompany – much to my surprise, as I don’t associate Griffith with comedy.
By the way, all the Kennington Bioscope online programmes are available on YouTube. This is their 14th programme – you can view it here.
Colin Sell 