Cinema Quarterly (1933 - 1934)

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diate action are announced. It is hard to discover exactly what is expected of the Institute, either by the trade or the mixed public of bishops, aldermen, and schoolmasters who have made its establishment possible. It has asked for the co-operation of" all the various sections of the new film movement." Provided its directors display the imagination and leadership their position demands there is little doubt that this will be forthcoming in full measure. Meanwhile, the film societies movement is steadily growing. Nearly every important city now has its organisation for the exhibition of Continental and artistic films not usually shown by commercial cinemas, and similar societies are now being formed even in quite small towns. A self-satisfied eclecticism may have animated the formation of some of these bodies, but more often the incitement has been a propagandist urge to arouse in others a realisation of the possibilities of the film as an art. The fact that many societies not only give private performances to their members, but support and encourage the public exhibition of worth-while films, organise children's matinees, form study circles and arrange lecture courses, possess libraries of books and stills, and even attempt production, shows the breadth of purpose dictating their activities and proves that they are alive to their responsibilities to the community. OURSELVES With this number Cinema Quarterly appears in a new format and at the reduced price of one shilling. This has been done to increase its effectiveness and to reach a still wider public. No apology is needed in asking readers to support this move by making the Quarterly known to others and by subscribing or placing a regular order through a bookseller. The friendly co-operation we have received from all quarters during our first year makes us confident that this request will not be made in vain. Paul Rotha, who as the author of "The Film Till Now" and " Celluloid," needs no introduction to readers, has joined us as London Correspondent. Basil Wright, who acted in this capacity before making plans to go abroad, will continue to be closely associated with us and to contribute regularly. Correspondents throughout the world will keep readers informed about current events and tendencies abroad to a fuller extent than formerly. Outstanding contributions to early issues will include articles by E. McKnight Kauffer, Ellen Wilkinson, Oliver Baldwin, and Philip Lindsay. For the rest — let this number speak for itself. Norman Wilson.