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Photographs and press-cuttings relating to the career of film distributor and exhibitor Sir A.B King., 1914-1957.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MI.MS 5/12

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.)

Related Materials

SSA 5/11, SSA 5/26 SSA 1/5.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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