Kinematograph year book (1944)

Who's What in the Industry. 243 college at tennis, cricket and football during the three years he was residing there. Then taking a Law Degree he was articled in London, where he has since been in practice. Since being appointed solicitor to the C.E.A., he has dealt with most of the important Trade cases. Addresses : 14A, Alexandra Court, Queen's Gate, S.W.9, and Broadmead House, Panton Street, S.W.i. Phone: Whitehall 6814. Marcel Hellman. Bom 1898. Films made in England for U.A. release: "Amateur Gentleman," "Accused," "Crime over London," "Jump for Glory" ; for G.F.D. release : "Jeannie," " Secret Mission," ••They Met in the Dark" ; for M-G-M release: "Talk About Jacqueline." In preparation: ' ' Shadow at Dawn." Address : " Whitewood," Windsor Road, Gerrards Cross, Bucks. Phone : Fulmer 9. Ben Henry. Born 1902. Joined Moss Empires at 14, and became salesman for West of England and South Wales. Resigned 1926 upon his appointment as London Branch Manager of Wardour Films, Ltd. Resigned to become general manager of A.B.F.D. in 1932. Joined board of the company in 1938. Was appointed in 1939 in charge of film department of E.N.S.A. Left A.B.F.D. June, 1942, and became Associate Producer on George Formby Productions and Producer for Vera Lynn films, both being distributed by Columbia Pictures Corp., Ltd., Addresses: 17, Fursecroft, George Street, W.i. and 13, Wigmore Street, W.i. Phone : Langham 4571. Ceeil M. Hepworth. One of the pioneers of kinematography and inventor of many things appertaining. Started producing films in 1898. Patented automatic developing plant in 1897. "Alf's Button," "Helen of Four Gates," "Mrs. Erricker's Reputation," "Wild Heather," "Tansy," "Through Three Reigns," "The Pipes ' of Pan," "Mist in the Valley," "Strangling Threads," " Comin' Thro' the Rye." Perfected "stretched film" process; now in technical and art department, National Screen Services, Ltd. Address : Silver Trees, Highland Road, Xorthwood, Middlesex. Phone : 2239. Edward Thomas Heron, J. P. E. T. Heron has been responsible for the fiunding of eight Freemasons' Lodges, including the Anima Lodge, of which he was the first worshipful Master. Born in 1867, he was educated at the Haberdashers' School. He is an ex-alderman of the Borough of St. Pancras, and was mayor in 1908-9 He is the founder of the Kinematograph Weekly and other Trade journals, and of E.T. Heron and Co., Ltd., printers and publishers, of Silver End and London, managing director Maxclif Publishing Co., Ltd., Olympic Publications, Ltd., Chairman Melina Estates, Ltd., Chairman Hastings Licensing Bench. Proprietor of St. Leonards Golf Course and Tennis Courts. Address : "Silver End," St. Leonards-on-Sea. A. Higham-Cowen. Born London, educated City of London School. Joined A.B.C. in 1935. Appointed manager of the Ritz, Muswell Hill, in 1937. Co-founder, with W. L. Pember and T. O'Brien, of the C.M.A. in 1942. Was chairman of the Provisional Committee of the new movement and' the first chairman of the London and H.C. Branch of the C.M.A. Presided over all meetings concerned with the preparation of the ' ' National Charter for Cinema Managers ' ' and the constitution of the C.M.A. Elected first National President of the Cinema Managers' Association in October, 1943. Frank Hill, F.C.I.S. Born 1887. In 1912 elected an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Fellow in 1928. In 1913 he became Secretary of the Telephone Development Company (1912), Ltd. ; and had charge of the affairs of the Constantinople Telephone Company. During this period also a large proportion of the work in liquidating the National Telephone Company, Ltd , devolved upon him, From 1915 to 1918 he was general manager and secretary of the Performing Right Society, Ltd. He was appointed secretary of the K.R.S, in January, 19:9. Addresses: — " Heathcote." Pangbourne, and 30, Old Compton Street, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 4383. Leslie G. Hill. Born 1897. Chairman Devon and Cornwall branch of C.E.A. Member of Legal, Finance and Parliamentary and General Purposes Committees. Served with R.A.S.C. in France, 1915-1919. Major, Home Guard Kinema. Liaison Officer, Southern Command. M. of I. Officer for Bodmin. L.A.R.P. Instructor for Cornwall C.C. Address : Palace Theatre : Bodmin, Cornwall. Phone : Bodmin 132. Edward J. Hinge. Born 1888, Faversham, Kent. Intended for scholastic profession. Became a concert artist in 1907, and also toured for several years in repertory. Joined the late Stanley Rogers as manager in 1913, appointed general manager of Stanley Rogers Cinemas in 1922, and on its conversion to a limited company in 1931 was appointed managing director. Also is managing director of Hinge's Cinemas, Ltd., and other companies. Now controls the largest independent circuit of kinemas in the North East. Has held office of chairman of the Northern Branch of the C.E.A. for two periods, pastPresident of the national body, now Hon. Treasurer. Address : 14.7-9, Northumberland Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1. Phone: Newcastle 20317-8-9 (three lines). 'Grams : Hinge, Xewcas tle-upon -Tyne . F. A. Hoare. In 1931, conducted the first experiments in use of films in English schools, and compiled the Report. Joined Western Electric in 1932 as director of research ; in 1936, he became director of Sound Services, Ltd. ; Publicitv Films, Ltd. ; and Merton Park Studios, Ltd., o'f which last-named Company he became managing director in 1940. Since 1937, has represented short film production on the Films Council. Member of the British Standards Institution Technical Committee, and Chairman of the Sub-Standard Cinematograph Association. Address : 269, Kingston Road, Merton Park, S.W.19. Phone: Liberty 4291.