Silent movie music discovered at Birmingham library
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A collection of silent movie scores is discovered at Birmingham Central Library as staff prepare for move.
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Hidden musical scores dating back to the silent film era have been uncovered by staff at Birmingham's Central Library.

The unexpected treasures were found by staff preparing for the move to the city's new library in 2013.

The collection includes music used as a theme tune for Charlie Chaplin.

Councillor Mike Whitby, council leader, said the "unique" collection was "a real gem for silent music enthusiasts".

The council said the collection of 500 scores and parts represented silent movie music from between 1915 and 1929.