Kinematograph year book (1940)

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GAUMONTBRITISH INSTRUCTIONAL LTD. LIME GROVE SHEPHERDS BUSH ;W. 12 December 12th, 1939 Dufay-Chromex Ltd. 14-16 Cockspur Street, S.W.I Dear Sirs, Now that the series of colour " Secrets of Life " is finished, I should like to take this opportunity of thanking your Company for the trouble and consideration they have given to us in this new departure in an old established series of films. We approached the question of whether they should be made in colour or not, with a good deal of diffidence, but having seen the result on the screen,we feel that there is little chance of them ever being made again in black and white. Once again I should like to thank you for the promptitude with which you have handled our rushes and the trouble your staff have taken to get the finished result which we think speaks for itself from the screen. Kind regards and best wishes, Yours sincerely, a