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“The British silent movie era in a quirky MASTERPIECE THEATRE drama”
Arnie Cole and his wife Maud are an odd couple, having entered into the state of matrimony for purely practical reasons. However, their marriage of convenience gives way to genuine partnership as Maud becomes caught up in Arnie's ambitions to start his own film production company.
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Arnie Cole and his wife Maud are an odd couple, having entered into the state of matrimony for purely practical reasons. However, their marriage of convenience gives way to genuine partnership as Maud becomes caught up in Arnie's ambitions to start his own film production company.
- Ep 1
1.Episode 1
17-09-198050mIn 1910, Arnie Cole struggles to make ends meet whilst operating a travelling fleapit cinema business. Realising there is more to be made in the burgeoning film industry, he sets u...
- Ep 2
2.Episode 2
24-09-198050mArnie and Maud arrange to wed at the local registry office. However, the big day comes off to an awkward start when Arnie and Lllwelyn arrived tired and dishevelled. Maud subsequen...
- Ep 3
3.Episode 3
01-10-198050mWork begins on Arnie's first picture, but Corky's alcoholism becomes increasingly problematic and Max clashes frequently with the crew, leading to on-set conflict. In order to rais...
- Ep 4
4.Episode 4
08-10-198050mMonths later, Maud has given birth to her child. Max is tiring of producing comedy shorts and encourages Arnie to commission a six-reel costume picture – a romantic adventure story...
- Ep 5
5.Episode 5
15-10-198050mMaud and Llwelywn are displeased with Letty's presence at the studio, while Arnie promises her a part in his new picture, yet she mistakenly has other ideas about his intentions....
- Ep 6
6.Episode 6
22-10-198050mAfter the disastrous party, Arnie vents on his actors individually. Struggling to raise capital on his vastly over-budgeted costume film, he decides to drown his sorrows, yet Maud...
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