Photographs and press-cuttings relating to the career of film distributor and exhibitor Sir A.B King., 1914-1957.
Scope and Contents
5/12/1--Commemorative plaque "Celebrating MGM`s 30th Jubilee Year. Arthur M Lowe honours Alexander B King"
(Apparently the face of the lion is a likeness of Sir Alexander B King himself)
5/12/2-n.d.-Portrait photograph of Sir Alexander B King, and copy neg and pos.
5/12/3-1937-1951-Volume of press cuttings, photographs, etc, kept by Sir Alexander B King, including:
1939 - Scottish Evacuation Film Scheme. Trade press reports on problems of bookings during cinema closures at outbreak of war.
Sunday opening for Scottish cinema
7th Dec - Opening of Ascot, Anniesland, Glasgow with description and drawing
1939-1951 - NATKE business. Glasgow cinemas and personalities. CEA business
1944 - Edward G Robinson`s visit to Glasgow
Award of knighthood for Sir Alexander B King (including Harry Lauder)
Cinema Club, Glasgow
1947 - Czech Film Festival, Glasgow
Visit of Laurel and Hardy to Glasgow
Visit to Paramount Studios
1947-1951 - Campaigns against Entertainment Tax, Quota and US film imports
1948 - Opposition to Rank Organisation`s new rental scheme
1951 - Serialisation of THE THIRD MAN
5/12/4-n.d.-Photograph. Sir AB King and Mrs King? greeting Glasgow`s Lord Provost, possibly at CEA function
5/12/5-n.d.-Photograph, different view of Sir AB King and Mrs King? greeting Glasgow`s Lord Provost, possibly at CEA function
5/12/6-1914-1957-Xerox copies of extracts from personal scrap book of AB King concerning various cinemas, activities etc, including:
July 1957 - Extensive article on King`s life and career by TJ Honeyman. Originals held by daughter
Dates
- Creation: 1914-1957.
Language of Materials
English
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (6 items.)
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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