Documentary News Letter (1947-1949)

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THE SHAPE OF FILMS TO COME The fact that you are a reader of 'â– Documentary Film News' means that you take an intelligent interest in the Cinema. It is you, and your influence, that is needed if the film is not to stagnate as 'the fifth biggest industry in the world' spoon-feeding pap to the millions who have not hitherto realized that intelligence, genius and entertainment can be synonymous. By becoming a member of the Institute you declare your belief in the film, you help to exert a positive in fluence on the shaping of its future, and you keep in touch with its progress everywhere. Your annual subscription of two guineas will bring you such personal advantages as reduced terms for the hiring of films from the National Film Library, and free copies of the Monthly Film Bulletin. Sight and Sound, and all occasional publications throughout the year. For full information, please write to THE BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE 164 SH \ M t'MU K> V\ EN I t LONDON W.( AN INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION FINANCED THROUGH HM PRIVY COUNCIL