Kinematograph year book (1944)

260 The Kinematograph Year Book. Windsor." Production supervisor, "Meet My Sister," "Curse of the Swastika," etc. (Pathe). Now production manager, Pathe Pictures, Ltd., executive B.K.S. Associate R.P.S. Addresses : 103-111, Wardour Street, W.i, and Flat 507, White House, Albany Street, N.W.i. Phones : Gerrard 5701 and Euston 1200 (Ex. 507). James Walsh. Born 1 88 1. Lord Provost of Glasgow, Lord Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow. Ex M.P. for Paisley. Entered the Industry in 1910 as exhibitor. Managing director Mecca P.H. and director of Kingsway Cinema, Glasgow. Active in C.E.A. since its formation. Two years secretary of the Scottish Branch. PastPresident of the C.E.A. Address : — 1, Endfield Avenue, Glasgow, W.2. Phone : — West 5447 T. A. Welsh. Joined Colonel A. C. Bromhead as junior clerk at the Gaumont Co., in the early days and later became general manager and secretary of the company. In 19 16 was appointed a member of the Government Cinema Committee and organised the distribution of the Official British War Films throughout France. In 191 8 founded Welsh Pearson & Co., Ltd., and, in association with George Pearson, produced many notable film successes including "The Better 'Ole," the "Squibs" series, "Love, Life and Laughter," "Nothing Else Matters," etc., etc. Introduced Betty Balfour to the screen. Has always been foremost in any movement to better the British Film Production Industry. His scheme to provide studios and production facilities iD England equal to the best to be found in America, backed by an International Sales Organisation for the exploitation of British films all over the world, was originally propounded at the Glasgow conference of the C.E.A. in 1925 and resulted in the passing of the Films " Quota " Act and the building of the Elstree studios. In association with Michael E. Balcon produced "Journey's End," by R. C. Sherriff, and "The Good Companions," by J. B. Priestley. Present trade interests C.T.B.F. and Cinema Veterans (1903). Address : C/o Kinematograph Weekly. A. G. D. West, M.A., B.Sc. President, British Kinematograph Society. Born 1897. Educated King's (Canterbury) and Cambridge. Wrangler with Distincuion and Research Physicist, Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge. After service in the Great War became assistant chief engineer and head of research B.B.C., 1923-9 ; head of design and development, Gramophone Co., 1929-32 ; chief recording engineer A.R.P. and A.T.P. studios, Ealing, 1932-3 ; technical director, Baird Television, Ltd., 1933, to present time. Member of B.K.S. since 1931 ; President, 1938-9. Addresses : — Baird Television, Ltd., Lower Sydenham, S.E.26 ; and 34, Elwill Way, BeckeD ham, Kent. Phones : Hither Green 4600 and Beckenham 1627. Clem West. In 1919, joined Vivid Exclusive Syndicate as an accountant, and was soon promoted to Branch Manager. In 1924, joined European M.P. Co., as salesman, and in the same year was promoted to Liverpool Branch Manager. ' During the General Strike of 1926, organised the distribution of films in the North-Western Area. Founded the Merseyside Chronicle, a Sunday newspaper, devoted chiefly to film editorials. In 1941, opened up on his own account in Leeds. For many years Secretary of the Bohemian Lodge (3294) of which he is a Past Master and Provincial Grand Officer (Cheshire). Address: 20, King Street Chambers, Wellington Street, Leeds, 1. Phone: Leeds 26341. 6. Dudley West, F.C.A. Born 1882. Senior partner, Simon Jude & West, chartered accountants. Secretary and auditor of a number of kinematograph, theatrical and music-hall companies. Secretary and treasurer of N.W. Branch of the C.E.A. Delegate to General Council. Director Liverpool Palais de Luxe, Ltd. Member of Board of Management Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund. Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Chairman, Stockport Hippodrome, Ltd., Winter Gardens (Hoylake), Ltd. ; Life Governor, Stanley Hospital, Liverpool. Clubs : Chartered Accountants' Golfing Society, Leasowe Golf Club (Captain 1925-26 and 1934-35), Heswall Golf Club (Honorary Life Member). Addresses : 18, Grove Park, Liverpool 8 ; and Lloyds Bank Buildings, 11-13, Victoria Street, Liverpool 2. Phones : 11 12, Wavertree and Central Liverpool 7931 Lord Westwood. Born Dundee, 1880. Associated with E. J. Hinge Circuit. In 1940 appointed Labour Adviser to the Admiralty ; in 1941 became Director of Contract Labour ; and in 1942, Chief Industrial Adviser to the Admiralty. In 1944 New Year Honours List was awarded a Barony. Aid. R. W. Wheeldon, J.P. Born 1867. Lord Mayor 1932, Sheriff 1931, Member of the City Council for Kingston upon-Hull. Managing director of the following companies : Eureka Picture Hall, Ltd., Hull; Sherburn Picture Hall, Ltd., Hull (controlling Sherburn and Ritz Halls) ; Marble Arch Picture Palace Co. (Beverley), Ltd., Beverley, East Yorkshire. First entered business along with the late William Henry Maggs, in 19 1 1, being vice-chairman of the companies with him until his death in 1924, when he succeeded to the position of managing director. President, Hull C.E.A. Branch. Address: — 95, Swanland Road, Hessle, East Yorks. Phone : Hessle 49579.