Kinematograph year book (1944)

Who's What in the Industry. 255 "Storm in a Teacup," "South Riding." Now producer for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, for which company he produced "The Citadel," " Good-bye, Mr. Chips," " The Earl of Chicago, ' "The Mortal Storm," "Bitter Sweet," "A Woman's Face," "Smilin' Through," "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," " The Chocolate Soldier," " White Cargo," " Keeper of the Flames," and "Above Suspicion." Address: Beverley Hills, California. George Urle teett. Recognised as one of the pioneers of the Industry. Began in 1908 as an exhibitor, and gradually acquired a circuit of seven theatres in Scotland. He disposed of these a few years ago, but still retains an active interest in the Industry, and is director of some halls. Managing Director Scott Theatres, Ltd ; managing director Anderston Pictures and Variety Theatres, Ltd. ; joint managing director West End Playhouse, Ltd., and Glasgow Pavilion, Ltd.; managing director Cathcart Picture Playhouse, Ltd. In addition to being past-president of the Cinema Club, Glasgow, he is past-president of the Scottish Branch of the C.E.A. Address :— 181, West Regent Street, Glasgow. 8. 8Mman. Managing Director of Capita & Provincial News Theatres, Ltd., and of companies controlling repertory and specialised kinemas. including the majority of the Classic Cinemas Address: — 100, Baker Street, London, W.i. Phone : — Welbeck 0081 /2. A. H. Shapeero. Managing director Cavendish Cinema, Ltd. (Nottingham), The Palladium (Beeston, Notts) Ltd., and the Embassy, Notts, Ltd.; director of the Cavendish Cinema (Derby), Ltd., Estates & General Purposes (Nottm.), Ltd., Catorgrove Estate, Ltd., and S. & H., Ltd. Managing director and chairman of Briggs & Co. (Nottm.), Ltd., civil engineers and contractors, J. G. Hands, Ltd., Nottingham Pictures, Ltd., and other property-owning companies. Eldest son of the late E. C. Shapeero, of Nottingham. Councillor to the Beeston and Stapleford U.D.C., and president of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, Beeston Division. Address: Burton Buildings, Parliament Street, Nottingham. Phones : Nos. 42081, 43770 and 40164. E. W. Sibley, F.I.L., M.R.S.T. Bom 1894. Joined J. Frank Brockliss in 1910. Concluding the last four years of foreign service as detective and official interpreter in charge of traffic department, Special Investigation Branch, G.H.CJ. Was instrumental in providing entertainment for British troops in forward areas and occupied territories. Re-joined film industry in February, 1930, as London salesman for Ideal, remaining until the final disbandment of Gaumont-British Distributors, Ltd., in 1937, then transferred to newly-formed Liberty Films, Ltd. In May, 1940, was commissioned by Basil Dean, E.N.S.A., to proceed to France as kinema officer, to take charge of mobile units. Returning to Wardour Street, was appointed London salesman with Pathe Pictures, Ltd., terminating this engagement a year later on the firm's amalgamation with A.B.P.C. After a few weeks in the west of England for Columbia, returned to Liberty Films, Ltd., taking over management in August, 1942. Speaker, B.B.C. European Service. Since 1932, active member of instruc tional staff, L.C.C. Techrical and Literary colleges and evening institutes. Address: 180, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey. Phone : Uplands 7543, Gerrard 1204 and 1624. Ernest Simon. Entered the Industry in 1915, joining the staff of F.B.O. Later, became contracts and technical manager for S toll's at the start of that company. Joined First National, London, and later Southern Counties representative. When Warner Brothers commenced in Great Britain, was appointed circuits manager, which position he held until he joined RKO-Radio in 1930, as assistant sales manager and circuits manager. In 1938 he became general sales manager for RKO-Radio. Address : Dean House, Dean Street, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 5640, Henry Simpson. Born 1880. First entered entertainment industry 1 901. Chairman Finance Committee, Ulverston Urban Council ; President, Ulverston Rotary Club ; Governor Secondary School ; Proprietor Roxy and Victoria Cinemas ; Managing director Palladium Cinema, Ulverston ; Director and booking manager Pavilion and Alhambra Cinema, Keswick. Chairman since 1936 West Lancashire Branch, C.E.A. ; Delegate to General Council snce 1931. President, C.E.A., 1943-4. Address: The Homestead, Kilner Park, Ulverston, Lanes. Phones : 351 and 151. James B. Sloan. In 1919 joined Famous-Players Lasky and was promoted to assistant production manager, 1921-22 ; 1923, studio production manager in Paris for Gloria Swanson's "Sans Gene " ; 1924, directed series of Walter Forde British comedies and was production manager for various independent units ; 1926, production manager, Pathe, London ; 1927, production manager for First National, London, and then held same position successively with Blattner, London and Berlin, ATP for RKO, London ; Rex Ingram, at Nice, France ; Cinema House Productions, London ; and in 1934 at Sound City with Fox British and Wainwright Productions ; 1935, production manager, British National; 1936-1938, general manager, Pinewood Studios ; 193941, Director of Religious Films and Supervising G.H.W. productions ; 1942-3, general manager, Independent Producers, Ltd. Addresses : D. & P. Studios, Denham ; and 6, Carlton Gardens, Ealing, W.5. Phones : Gipsy Hill 2255, Denham 2345, and Perivale 5103. Alfred Smith, F.C.I.S. Born at Burnley, Lanes. Engaged in commercial administration Burnley, Manchester, and Newcastle-on-Tyne, previous to 19 17, when he entered the industry as assistant manager at the Brighton Electric Theatre, Newcastle-on-Tyne. In 1918 was appointed secretary of the Northern Branch of the C.E.A. Is a Chartered Secretary with many and varied interests. Member of the Newcastle Rotary Club. Addresses : 104, Grainger Street, and 5, Broadway West, Gosforth, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Pliones : Newcastleon-Tyne 21712 and Gosforth 52096. A. George Smith. Entered the Film business in South Africa in 1909. General Manager and Director of African Films, Ltd., and African Productions, 1913 to 19 17. General Manager and Director of the International Variety and Theatrical Agency,