Overview
It's the summer of 1907, and cinema is in its infancy. In a northern industrial town two very different movie moguls are battling for the hearts, minds and purses of the local population. Frank Sheringham is an enterprising filmmaker determined to woo audiences away from the local flea-pit run by the villainous Albert Gold. The whole town becomes involved in the vendetta and three local children are at the eye of the storm.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
It's the summer of 1907, and cinema is in its infancy. In a northern industrial town two very different movie moguls are battling for the hearts, minds and purses of the local population. Frank Sheringham is an enterprising filmmaker determined to woo audiences away from the local flea-pit run by the villainous Albert Gold. The whole town becomes involved in the vendetta and three local children are at the eye of the storm.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Timothy West
Frank Sheringham
Paula Wilcox
Sara Bean
Joan Sims
Mrs Nash
Kate Hardie
Vicky Sheringham
Sally Walsh
Chrissie Galant
Maureen Lunt
Maggie Fowler
Peter Guinness
Albert Gold
Anita Dobson
Gertie
Sean Murray
Sidney Greenaway
Joanne Catherall
Emily Parish
Sam Townend
Chip Gallant
Steve Ramsden
George Gallant
Frequently Asked Questions
It's the summer of 1907, and cinema is in its infancy. In a northern industrial town two very different movie moguls are battling for the hearts, minds and purses of...
Smokescreen has 1 season with 6 episodes.
Smokescreen premiered on January 2, 1994.
No, Smokescreen has ended. The final episode aired on February 6, 1994.
Smokescreen was created by James Andrew Hall.
Smokescreen has a rating of 8.0/10 based on user reviews.
Smokescreen is classified as Drama, Family.