Kinematograph year book (1944)

Who's What in the Industry. 231 Franeis William Baker. Francis W. Baker was born at Hollesley, Suffolk, on November 25, 1877. Forsook dentistry and entered the Industry, in 1897. joining British Muto. and Biograph Syndicate. Overseas service in R.A.F., 1916-1919. Managing Director, Butcher's Film Service, Ltd. ExPresident and present Treasurer, K.R.S. ; ExTreasurer, I.A.K.M. Appointed by Board of Trade Member of Cinematograph Films Council. Member Council C. T. Benevolent Fund. Member Consultative Committee, B.B.F.C. Governor, British Film Institute. President, Cinema Veterans (1903), 1941-3. Founder, Anima Lodge 3634. Address : 175, Wardour Street, W.i, and Hollesley, Rosehill, Sutton, Surrey. Phones : Gerrard 7282 and Fairlands 9577. Michael Balcon. Born 1896, Birmingham. Entered films as Director of Victory M.P. Co., a small Midlands renting concern. Subsequently became associated with Gainsborough Pictures, now a subsidiary of G-B. At the Islington Studios he produced many early British successes, and when talkies arrived, followed up with such pictures as " Journey's End." "Sunshine Susie," and others. With the opening of the new G-B. Studios at Shepherd's Bush, was appointed Director of Production. Outstanding successes include " Rome Express," " Good Companions," "I Was a Spy," "Evergreen," "The Thirtynine Steps," "Tudor Rose," etc. In January, 1937, joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Ltd., as Chief Producer, for which company he produced "A Yank at Oxford." Left, June, 1938, to go into independent production, and has since been elected Director of Ealing Studios, Ltd., where he is head of production. Recent films include "Convoy," "The Foreman Went to France," "Next of Kin," "Nine Men," "San Demetrio, London," Member of Film Council. Address : Ealing Studios, Ltd., Ealing Green, W.5. Phone : Ealing 6761. 8. Chandos Balcon. Born 1 89 1. Production manager, GaumontBritish Pictures, 1928 ; joined M-G-M. British 1937 ; associate producer, Ealing Studios 1938. Address: Ealing Studios, Ealing Green, W.5. Phone: Ealing 6761. Aid. George Herbert Barber, J.P. One of the oldest exhibitors in the country, G. H. Barber was born at Congleton, in i860, and has been connected with the kinematograph business from its earliest days. Before the passing of the Kinematograph Act he ran a travelling motion picture show, and did his own operating. He built the first kinematograph hall in Tunstall, erecting and opening a total of eight kinemas in four years. He has been a member of the General Council and of the North Staffordshire Branch of the C.E.A. for 20 years. Ex-Lord Mayor, Stoke-on-Trent, 1929-1930 ; member of the Stoke-on-Trent City Council since the Federation of the Potteries in 19 10 ; ex-chairman of Guardian Relief Committee ; chairman of the Old Age Pension Committee ; member of Staffordshire Potteries Water Board. Member of National Flying Service Club, Stoke. Address : Lemnos, Victoria Road, Tunstall, Stoke-onTrent. James William Barber, O.B.E. Born in 1884, and was educated at the secondary school and University College, Cardiff. He afterwards received training in marine »nd electrical engineering, and was for many years connected with the technical side of the Trade. In 1917 he wasretainedas technical adviseronkinematograph matters to the Department of Information and was afterwards appointed Director of Kinematography of the National War Aims Committee, Downing Street. He was also responsible for the touring kinema propaganda work carried out by the Government departments throughout the country. He is a consulting engineer ; Past chairman of the London branch of the C.E.A. Address : Granada Theatres, 36, Golden Square, W.i. Sir Kenneth Barnes. Born 1878. Principal of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art since 1909. Served in *Army 1914-1919 ; mentioned in despatches ; retired Captain. Present War work : General Secretary of E.N.S.A. (Department of National Service Entertainment, N.A.A.F.I.), Theatre Royal Drury Lane, W.C.2. Private address : 35, Acacia Road, N.W.8. Phone: Primrose 0763. Elizabeth Baron. Author. Born 19 10. Formerly Commercia artist and publicist (late Charles Higham, Ltd.), etc. Nurse since 1939. Entered Film Trade in 1940 as set and costume designer. Wrote screenplay " Salute John Citizen," 1941 ; additional scenes and dialogue " The Gentle Sex," 1942 ; Screenplay " The Lamp Sill Burns," 1942-43 ; current assignment screenplay "Medal For The General," and propaganda films for Ministry of Health. Managers : Christopher Mann, Ltd. Address: 41, The Drive, Harefield Place, Uxbridge, Middlesex. Phone: Uxbridge i874 Percy H. Bastie. Born 1871. Served apprenticeship in mechanical engineering. Engaged for several years on theatre lighting. Joined the late Ernest F. Moy as one of the original directors of Ernest F. Moy, Ltd., and became managing director at his death. Joint patentee in 1907 of the automatic shutter for projectors. Joint patentee in 1908 of the Moy Camera. Life hon. member of the London Association of Engineers. Treasurer and Member of the executive of the B.K.S. Addresses: 134, Bayham Street, N.W.i, and 6 Beech Drive, Fortis Green, N.2. Phones Gulliver 5451 and Tudor 4031. F. Stanley Bates. Born 1899. Educated Marlborough and Jesus, Cambridge. Ten years with AngloAmerican Oil Co., Ltd. Now Joint Managing Director of Odeon Theatres, Ltd. Addresses : 49, Park Lane, W.i, and Glenrinnes, Cobham, Surrey. Phones : Mayfair 781 1 and Cobham 463. Maurice Baum. Born 1912, literally in the business, his father being one of the pioneers. Was connected kinema and variety in Manchester, Salford, Stretford and Oldham before emigrating to Eire in 1935 to take up the position of general manager of Dublin Cinemas, Ltd., which position he still retains. In 1937 became proprietor of the Picture House, Bray, and recently formed Roxy Cinemas, Ltd., controlling houses at Roscommon and ballayhadereen, of which