Opening of the Jack Cardiff Mini Cinema
The 22nd July 2007 saw the opening of the garden cinema at Stanley Long's home in Denham. Actor Robert Lindsay introduced Jack Cardiff to a gathering of Jack's friends.
Stanley Long visits Robert Lindsay
in 'The Entertainer' at The Old Vic.
"I went to see my friend and neighbour Robert Lindsay, who has been playing 'Archie Rice' to rave reviews at The Old Vic Theatre in London. I saw the original production at the Royal Court Theatre in 1957 and thought Robert played 'Archie' to even better effect than Laurence Olivier. I think Robert has a wider range than Olivier and was able to bring something extra to the role, no doubt due to his vast experience of musical comedy combined with a great acting talent. I wonder when they will do a remake of the film with Robert?
I am very proud of his contribution to my 'Adventures of a Taxi Driver' in 1975 and I have watched his career rise to new heights year on year. 'The Entertainer' is the latest triumph for one of our most talented actors."
David Bailey's Assassination of G G Passion
In 1965 Stanley long made an unusual movie with David Bailey.
Stanley photographed and Bailey directed the half hour film, which was shot in black and white.
The Re-
The Iconic film 'Bread' has been remastered and retitled 'FESTIVAL -
The Stanley Long 'X' Collection
Other movies of Stanley Long are to be released later this year. The boxed set will include 'On The Game', 'The Other Woman', 'This That and The Other' and 'The Best of The Adventures', a compilation of the famous 'Adventures' series.
'Balderdash and Piffle'
Stanley recently appeared in episode 3 of the BBC programme 'Balderdash and Piffle'. His reminiscences of the mid fifties when he was making his 8mm 'Stag' Glamour films. He was interviewed during a visit to his old stomping ground of London's Soho. The programme was investigating the origin of the phrase 'Glamour Model'.
Stanley has also been interviewed for 'British Film Forever' a new BBC series about the British film industry, to be aired later this summer.
He has also been approached to appear in a new BBC series entitled 'Welcome to the cheap seats' presumably about 'quota quickies' and low budget movie making.
The Liz Fraser Heritage Foundation Tribute
25th March 2007 -
Stanley gave a speech at the Heritage Foundation tribute to Liz Fraser. He spoke of the time he worked with Liz in the seventies on the 'Adventures' series.
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The biography of Stanley Long by Simon Sheridan is to be published in 2007.It covers the period during the 50’s,60’s, and 70’s during which time the cinema industry was going through a difficult time due to the onslaught of television.
On September the 18th a screening was held at the National Film Theatre of PRIMITIVE LONDON, one of Stanley Long's early movies (1965) which he produced and photographed, under his Searchlight banner.
Present at the screening were friends of Stanley Long ,including Jack Cardiff OBE, Barry Cryer OBE (who appeared in the film) and Anita Harris.
Dear Adventures Fans,
The wait is over. The long-
Stanley Longs biography is to be published by Reynolds & Hearn Ltd. during the first week of June 2008.
The forward has been written by Robert Lindsay, whose first job in the film industry was when Stanley cast him as Bob the mechanic in Adventures of a Taxi Driver in 1976.
The book will be hardback and retail for £17.99. The text runs for one hundred and five thousand words, and is profusely illustrated with photographs from Stanley's 40 years in the film industry.
For copies please contact
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STANLEY LONGS BIOGRAPHY
In the pack there is a 16 page “Behind The Adventures” booklet and 3 collectable postcards of the original theatrical posters.
‘X‘ RATED ADVENTURES OF AN EXPLOITATION FILM MAKER
Some of the contents of `X`Rated:
- FORWARD BY ROBERT LINDSAY
- 10 HELPFUL TIPS ON MAKING LOW BUDGET MOVIES
The stories behind:
- WEST END JUNGLE
- WIFE SWAPPERS
- ON THE GAME
- THE ADVENTURE SERIES
- BATTLES WITH THE CENSOR
- THE MARY WHITEHOUSE SAGA
Working with the greats:
- BORIS KARLOFF
- PETER CUSHING
- ROMAN POLANSKI
X Rated Adventures Of An Exploitation Film Maker
John Landis at the Film and Comic Convention at Earls Court, reading a copy of Stanley Longs Biography. John wrote to Stanley saying that he had thoroughly enjoyed the book and that Stanley had led a most interesting life.
Stanley together with wife Julie and manager John Novelli signing books at the Film and Comic Con.
The B.F.I. is to hold an important retrospective screening of Stanley Longs cult horror trilogy.
- “That's the way to do it”
- “Dream house”
- “Do you believe in fairies?”
The screenings will take place at approximately 6:30pm (exact time to be announced later) on Friday the 20th February 2009 at the number one National Film Theatre.
This important screening is the first since the films were released in 1980.
RETROSPECTIVE SCREENING BY BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE
SOUTH BANK
Present for a questions and answers session after he screening will be:
Mr John Stiles M.B.E. who was responsible for the puppetry and voices in “That’s the way to do it”. He will be bringing with him the original puppets used in the film.
Also present will be writer Mr Michael Armstrong and Stanley’s long time friend Alan Lavender project partner in the 1960 Circlorama Cavalcade.
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Please book early with the B.F.I. as the event is expected to be well attended.
Dream House lead actor Ian Saynor has his throat cut for the final scene.
Stanley Long with writer Michael Armstrong and lead puppet from “That’s the way to do it”.
Nasty character from “Do you believe in fairies?”