Biography of 'MARSHALL, Frank M.'

Amateur cinematographer

Born: 11th March, 1896
Died: 1979, Renfrewshire

Frank Marshall developed an interest in photography and film as a schoolboy. He was to make the family story film his own particular reserve, firstly with his son and daughter and then later his grandchildren providing the willing actors. He wrote, directed, produced, edited, and sometimes acted, in his films which are often pervaded with his wry and gentle humour. He built and designed his own sets and props.

During the war he made instructional films on training women for war work (on the treatment of burns injuries) and The Life Saving Bank, (1941) to publicise the Blood Transfusion Service.

Marshall was elected first chairman of the Scottish Association of Amateur Cinematographers formed in 1949. During his lifetime he produced over 120 films of different genres, achieving frequent national and international success at amateur film festivals. He served on the board of the Scottish Film Council until 1972.

Researcher: Carolyn Young

Films associated with 'COCOZZA, Enrico'

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	VERY FISHY TALE, a [3826] Add to my films A story about a boy who makes his own fishing rod and manages to catch a fish, while a man with all the proper equipment does not manage to catch anything.	1938 silent bw
	VISIT OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN TO GLENALMOND [3816] Add to my films Film recording the visit of Queen Elizabeth (the Queen mother) to Glenalmond school, Perthshire in 1947. To commemorate the centenary of Trinity College, the film shows crowd scenes, boys parading in Highland dress and the Queen making a speech.	1947 silent col
	WARTIME PRODUCTION - H. MORRIS & CO. [1504] Add to my films Shot inside the H. Morris & Co. factory during wartime production of rifle stock, fuse boxes, aircraft plywood, etc by both men and women.	1941 silent bwcol
	WE VISIT ITALY: A Holiday Film [3834] Add to my films Various shots of Renaissance architecture, statues and relief panels around the cities of Rome and Florence, followed by examples of Roman ruins.	1961 silent col
	WEEKEND IN SKYE, a [3833] Add to my films Travelogue around the Isle of Skye in 1962.	1962 silent col
	WHAT A NIGHT! [3806] Add to my films A comedic tale, set in the home of a wealthy family, recounting the events, misfortunes and coincidences of a dark Friday the 13th night.	1939 silent bw
	WHERE SHALL WE GO? [3817] Add to my films A brief travelogue of places to holiday in Scotland; taken during the summer months the gardens of country house hotels shown here are in full bloom. Includes interior shots of hotels and scenic views.	1959 sound col
	WILL TO LIVE, the [3839] Add to my films This film tells the story of a young man (Donald) torn between his "mind", "body" and "soul". Donald, a student doctor, receives news of his mother's death and leaves his studies to rescue his fiancee, Mary, who has become injured while hillwalking. He knocks himself unconscious, meanwhile the film acts out his moral dilemmas, but there is a happy ending.	1954 sound col
	WINSTON CHURCHILL VISITS ABERDEEN [2797] Add to my films Winston Churchill, accompanied by his wife and daughter plant a tree in the home of Sir Thomas and Lady Jaffrey and the University of Aberdeen confers on him the Honorary Degree of LLD. [See also refs. 4025 and 4563].	1946 silent bw