Kinematograph Year Book 1942 (1942)

Who's What in the Industry 251 A. Mary Field. Born 1896. Trained in Historical Research, Holds degree of M.A. (London) with distinction. Education department, British Instructional Films, 1927-1929; Continuity for B.I.F.. 1029-1930 ; Editor and director, 1931-1933. Director G.B. Instructional, and also on Board of the company, 1933. Club: Forum. Address: Lime Grove Studios, Shepherd's Bush, W.12. Phone: Shepherd's Bush 1210. W. A. Fielder. Entered Film Industry in 1919 in Sales Dept. of Wardour Films, Ltd., recently absorbed by A.B.P.C, Ltd. ; later promoted to sales manager and then general manager of distribution department ; became general manager Pathe Pictures, Ltd., on the merging of the two companies. Addresses : Film House, Wardour Street ; and 70, Ealing Village, Hanger Lane, W.5. Phones : Gerrard 4314 and Perivale 5311. Hugh Findlay. Brief commercial experience before joining Army in September, 1914. In 1919 entered Civil Service, Medical Division, Ministry of Pensions ; joined publicity department of Pathe Freres, having previously essayed free-lance journalism. Subsequently took up an appointment in the Gaumont Company's Publicity Department, of which he took charge in 1929. In 1Q31 appointed studio publicity manager, Gaumont British Picture Corporation, Ltd., becoming responsible for publicising production activities at the Shepherd's Bush and Islington Studios and elsewhere. In 1937 resigned from Gaumont British, and was appointed studio publicity manager to New World Pictures (subsequently 20th Century Productions, Ltd.) by Robert T. Kane. Also in charge of studio publicity for Gracie Fields' three pictures for 20th-century Fox. In August, 1940, was given leave of absence to become Press Officer, Films Division, M. of I. Now publicity for Ealing Studios. Phone: Euston 4321 ; Ext. 112. Theo. H. Fligelstone. Ex-President C.E.A. 1936-7. Bom in 1895 at Cardiff. Joined Servalls Exclusives, Ltd., as managing director. South Wales delegate to K.R.S. 1928-1930, took over control of Lewisham Hippodrome. Managing director of T.H.F. Theatres, Ltd., and Watford Amusements, Ltd., Member of the Cinematograph Film Council to the Board of Trade. Xow serving as Major with E.X.S.A. in Northern Ireland. Club: R.A.C. Address: Chesham Houss, 150, Regent Street, W.i. Phone: Regent 0712. Victor A. Foot, F.I. P.I. , A.M. INST. B.E. Born 1897. Managing Director of Ossicaide, Ltd., deaf specialists. Instrumental in equipping a large number of kinemas throughout the country with deaf se*s so that deaf and hard of hearing people may enjoy sound films. Entered the public address field in 1932 with Ossicaide amplifiers and "Foot" microphones. Has a large number of patents to his credit in connection with sound. Fellow of *he Institute of Patentees Incorporated, and Associate Member Institution of British Engineers. Address : Ruvigny Gardens, Putney, S.W.15. Phone: Putney 3262. Chas. G. Fox, M.B.E., F.C.I.S. Born 1872. Educated at Owen's School, Islington. Started manufacturing kinematograph apparatus in conjunction with the late ' Ernest F. Moy at end of 1895. Formed the Cinematograph Co., Ltd., in 1898. Is now chairman of Ernest F. Moy, Ltd., treasurer and member of the Standards Committee of the I.A.K.M. ; and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries. Club: Rotary. Addresses: 134, Bayham Street, N.W.i, and 96, Highgate West Hill, N.6. Phones: Gulliver 5451 and Mountview 5929. Thomas Nicholson France. Born 1885. Joined the late Sidney Bacon in 1896, and was associated with him in all branches of the Entertainment world. Represents London and H.C. Branch as Delegate to the General Council of the C.E.A. Trustee of London Branch. Member of The Kinema Veterans. Address : 59, Woodland Rise, Muswell Hill, London, X.io. Phone : Tudor 2132. Aid. R. Duncan French, J. P. Born at Kendal in 1872. Mr. French went to Liverpool in 1893, where he qualified as an Incorporated Accountant. In 19 12 became interested in the flotation of Picturedrome Companies. Now secretary of nine such companies and his firm are auditors of others. Managing Director of Tunnel Road Picturedrome Co., Ltd., Member of the Committee of the North-Western Branch of the C.E.A. Member of the Liverpool City Council for the past 1 9 years, and is Chairman of the Housi 'g Committee, and member of the Finance, Co-ordination and Parliamentary Committees of that Corporation. Clubs : Lyceum and Artists. Addresses : Arran, Dowhills Road, Blundellsands, Liverpool ; and 17, North John Street, Liverpool. Phones: Great Crosby 2202 and Advance 5721. Joseph Friedmann. Managing director, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Ltd., director of Columbia Pictures (Export), Ltd., director of Columbia (British) Productions, Ltd., director of Columbia Film A.B., Stockholm, director of Columbia Films S.A., Paris, director of Columbia Films S.A., Spain, and [director of Columbia Films A/S, Copenhagen. Address: 139, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 4321. Kenneth Friese Greene. Born 1899, second son of Willian Friese Greene, inventor of kincmatography. Joined industry on technical side 1919 and became cameraman for Friese Greene Colour Films, Ltd. Formed his own equipment company in 1925, and has completed over 300 major kinema contracts. Originator of the "All-in" system with offices in London, Newcastle, Glasgow, and Sheffield. Club : Reform, Sheffield. Address : Talagi, 50, Whirlow Lane, Eccleshall, Sheffield n. Plione : 7781J2. W. R. Fuller. General Secretary, C.E.A. A Barrister-at-Law, who succeeded W. Gavazzi King, the first General Secretary of the C.E.A., in 1925. He has been associated since that date,and before, with every important Trade movement and development, and