“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.
1 season · 6 episodes
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
Episode 1
Sep 17, 198050 min
In 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 up his own company. Things go off to a inauspicious start whe
Episode 2
Sep 24, 198050 min
Arnie 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 subsequently returns home, whilst Arnie decides to track down actors
Episode 3
Oct 1, 198050 min
Work 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 raise much needed capital, Arnie suggests to Maud about selling
Episode 4
Oct 8, 198050 min
Months 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 about a highwayman, in order to cash in on the growing dema
Episode 5
Oct 15, 198050 min
Maud 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. He has enough trouble with the over-demanding Gwendoline Har
Episode 6
Oct 22, 198050 min
After 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 is isn't ready to give in and later surprises Arnie when she
