Pathe news
Pathe News was a British newsreel company that was founded in 1896 by Charles Pathé. The company was known for its newsreels, which were short films that showed current events, news, and entertainment. Pathe News was one of the most popular and influential newsreel companies in the world, and it played a significant role in shaping the way people consumed news and entertainment in the early 20th century.
Pathe News was founded in London in 1896 by Charles Pathé, a French-born entrepreneur who had previously worked in the film industry. The company started out by producing short films, including newsreels, comedies, and dramas. In the early years, Pathe News focused on producing newsreels that showed current events, such as royal weddings, coronations, and other significant events.
In the 1910s and 1920s, Pathe News became one of the most popular newsreel companies in the world. The company produced newsreels that were shown in cinemas and theaters around the world, and it became known for its high-quality films and its ability to capture significant events on camera. Pathe News also produced newsreels that showed entertainment, such as sports, music, and dance performances.
During World War I, Pathe News played a significant role in reporting on the war. The company produced newsreels that showed the war effort, including footage of soldiers, battles, and other significant events. Pathe News also produced newsreels that showed the impact of the war on civilians, including footage of refugees, wounded soldiers, and other affected individuals.
In the 1930s and 1940s, Pathe News continued to produce newsreels that showed current events, entertainment, and sports. The company also produced newsreels that showed the impact of World War II, including footage of battles, refugees, and other affected individuals.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Pathe News began to decline as television became more popular. The company continued to produce newsreels, but they were no longer as widely popular as they had been in the past. In the 1970s, Pathe News ceased production of newsreels and focused on producing documentaries and other types of films.
Today, Pathe News is remembered as one of the most influential newsreel companies in the world. The company played a significant role in shaping the way people consumed news and entertainment in the early 20th century, and its films continue to be studied and enjoyed by film historians and enthusiasts around the world.
Some of the most famous Pathe News films include:
- "The Battle of the Somme" (1916), which showed footage of the Battle of the Somme during World War I
- "The Coronation of King George V" (1911), which showed footage of the coronation of King George V
- "The Titanic Disaster" (1912), which showed footage of the sinking of the Titanic
- "The First World War" (1914-1918), which showed footage of the war effort and its impact on civilians
- "The Second World War" (1939-1945), which showed footage of the war effort and its impact on civilians
Pathe News films are now held in the British Film Institute's National Archive and are available to view online.