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Deeley said there was opposition to GWI becoming involved in British Lion, especially from John Boulting, but eventually in January 1973 Deeley was appointed managing director of British Lion Films, and on the board of the company. When he took over, two films had been greenlighted by Peter Snell and
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In December 1963, the Conservative government bought a controlling interest in British Lion by forcing the private directors either to sell their interest in the company (for $ 420,000 for shares they bought for $ 5,000), or to pay the government by offering $ 4.2 million (£1.6 million). The argument
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In June 1954, the Conservative government effectively bailed out the company by placing it in receivership. The National Film Finance Corporation then wrote off nearly £3 million in loans and transferred the remaining assets to two new companies, British Lion Films Ltd and British Lion Studio Company
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The British industry suffered a crisis in the late 1960s due to a combination of factors, particularly the withdrawal of American film money from the UK, reduced funding for the NFFC and a decline in the cinema-going audience. British Lion attempted to diversify into other areas. Around £500,000 was
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Greater Western Investments (GWI) and wanted to sell their main asset, a building, but wanted to avoid the high tax rate that came with real estate development. They decided to swap their shares in the company for shares in Lion International, the company that owned British Lion Films, Shepperton
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In April 1972, Barclay Securities, headed by John Bentley, bid £5.4 million for British Lion, and the board – by that stage consisting of Lord Goodman, Sir Max Rayne, John and Roy Boulting and Sidney Gilliat – accepted. British Lion owned a considerable property portfolio including Shepperton. £2
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In late 1966 Sir Michael Balcon led a take over attempt of the company. However, by December this had been rejected. That month the company announced a half yearly jump of profits from £82,000 to £218,000, mostly due to the strong box office performances of
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The Robert Clark account: Films released in Britain by Associated British Pictures, British Lion, MGM, and Warner Bros., 1946–1957 Porter, Vincent. Historical Journal of Film, Radio, and Television; Dorchester-on-Thames Vol. 20, Iss. 4, (October 2000):
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In January 1970, John Boulting was optimistic about the company but wanted an injection of government money of £5 million. In 1970, Gilliat stepped down as chairman of Shepperton Studios to focus on filmmaking. His last film for the company would be
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In March 1960, British Lion recorded a profit of £126,771. The following year this was £318,285, then £426,098, enabling the company to pay a dividend; Shepperton Studios also announced a profit of £114,032, compared to £54,298 the previous year.
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spent on extra equipment to be hired to British television companies, only to discover an over-supply of such equipment on the market. At attempt to enter the world of publishing was unsuccessful. They bought the cinema advertising business
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In March 1958, five producers were invited to run it with the intention of restoring British Lion's fortunes, and then, eventually, selling it back to the public. The producers invited were Launder and Gilliat, John and Roy Boulting and
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Studios, Pearl & Dean cinema advertisers, and Mills and Allen outdoor advertising. This would enable Lion to sell the building for cash, offsetting the profit against existing losses incurred by some of its subsidiaries.
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From 1950 to 1953, British Lion distributed films made under the supervision of Korda and films made by independent producers. In 1950, the NFFC loaned £500,000 to British Lion. The following year it was £500,000.
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In January 1955, Launder, Gilliat and the Boulting brothers formed a new company, British Lion Films Ltd., which took over the running of Shepperton as well as British Lion's distribution business. They released
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to monitor that investment and loan money to other producers. The entire $ 9 million would be lost. Korda stepped down as managing director to become an adviser. Arthur Jarratt was appointed managing director.
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In June 1954, the NFFC it had lost its entire share capital of £1,208,000 and a substantial part of its government loan of £3 million. The NFFC made a reported loss of £1 million (US$ 2.8 million).
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In March 1964, a syndicate acquired a controlling interest in the company from the National Film Finance Corporation for $ 4,452,000 (£1.6 million). This syndicate consisted of Michael Balcon,
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In May 1976, EMI Films paid £739,000 in cash and shares for the company. In May 1977, British Lion officially ceased to trade. Deeley and Spikings were appointed to the board of EMI.
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In December 1968, British Lion Holdings went public with the Boulting Brothers on its board. The company made a profit that year of £247,000, its releases including the Boulting's
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The board of British Lion asked for the government to buy the company back but this was refused. In October 1966, the company wanted to sell its distribution interest to
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In June 1975, British Lion was bought outright by Deeley and Spikings, by selling their interest in Lion International for British Lion Films. They went on to make
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When the company was reorganised, Korda was asked who should take over running. Korda replied, "This is a very difficult problem. You see, I don't grow on trees."
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had a more difficult post production process, resulting it being re-edited; its commercial reception was poor but eventually it was considered a cult movie.
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to make films. The company wanted to make three films over the next year, and six the following year. In 1947, the company reported a profit of £225,455.
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In November 1971, British Lion, then valued £2.7 million, attempted a take over of the Star Cinema chain, valued £9.2 million. The bid was unsuccessful.
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In November 1972, it was reported British Lion made a loss the previous year of £941,000 including a tax write off of £804,000 for unsuccessful films.
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A British Lion films was established in 1918 and operated for a number of years before going broke. It revived in 1927 under the chairmanship of
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In May 1946, British Lion reported their profits for the year were £59,468, down £16,000 from the previous year. They also had contracts with
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from Piprodia Entertainment in 1955. As a result, British Lion Films Ltd. was formed as a distribution company in January 1955, with the
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Sir Alexander Korda GILLIAT, SIDNEY; Greene, Graham; Richardson, Ralph. Sight and Sound; London Vol. 25, Iss. 4, (Spring 1956): 214.
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Edward Black is referred to as Ted Black in C.A. Lejeune's article. Sound City Studios was an early name for Shepperton Studios.
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in 1976. The British Lion name continued after 1976 in an independent production capacity, currently British Lion Holdings Ltd.
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In 1956, the Conservative government invested an extra $ 1.68 million in the company and lost half of that within two years.
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was appointed chairman. The board consisted of Balcon, Roy Boulting, David Kingsley, Gilliatt, Richardson and Peter Cooper.
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British money is suddenly big in Hollywood,'right up with Fox and Warner.' Mills, Bart. The Guardian 2 September 1977: 8.
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British Lion-curing the mange Davenport, Nicholas. The Spectator; London Vol. 228, Iss. 7506, (May 6, 1972): 709.
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Associated Portland lifts profit £0.8m. in half year Pritchard, Charles. The Irish Times 29 September 1972: 15.
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British Lion-A Solution Davenport, Nicholas. The Spectator; London Vol. 212, Iss. 7073, (17 January 1964): 85.
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Snell Rolls 'Wicker Man' On Scot Sites For BL Variety; Los Angeles Vol. 268, Iss. 11, (25 October 1972): 31.
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million was for the film library, £1.8 million for the land of the studios, and the rest for Pearl and Dean.
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In August 1965, the company announced that pretax profits fell from £280,543 to £194,741. In September 1965,
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Local Residents May Take Over Shepperton Lot Variety; Los Angeles Vol. 268, Iss. 11, (25 October 1972): 31
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Britain Buys Film Distributor; Independent Producers Protest By JAMES FERON Special to The New York Times.
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Wilcox was the most commercially successful filmmaker at British Lion at this stage, his movies including
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British Lion keepers Richmond, Theo; GILLIAT, SYDNEY; Launder, Frank. The Guardian 28 September 1970: 8.
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The new management was successful making over 80 films and paying back most of the $ 1.8 million.
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In 1949, the British government loaned British Lion $ 9 million (£3 million) and established the
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British Lion takeover of Star cinema chain Davenport, Andrew. The Guardian 3 Nov 1971: 17.
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In 1954, the NFFC loaned British Lion £1 million. In 1955, it loaned a further £969,000.
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British Lion board backs £5M offer Davenport, Andrew. The Guardian 25 April 1972: 19.
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Where does British Lion go from here? BOULTING, JOHN. The Guardian 4 October 1967: 14
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In September 1972, Barclays sold its own business, Mills and Allen, to British Lion.
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Blade runners, deer hunters and blowing the bloody doors off: my life in cult movies
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BRITISH LION FILM CORPORATION: ISSUE OF ORDINARY SHARES MR HUGH QUENNELL'S REVIEW
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The company suffered from the commercial failure of several films, in particular
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The final fade-out for British Lion Barker, Dennis. The Guardian 14 May 1977: 2.
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Toy plant deal gives £2M profit Davenport, Andrew. The Guardian 7 June 1972: 17.
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City comment: Oriental adventure Slater, Walker; The Guardian 10 March 1972: 15.
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were entrepreneurs with experience in filmmaking. They had a company with actor
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Sixth bid made for British Lion: NFFC could retain interest. Our own Reporter.
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Wilcox continued to make commercially successful films for the company such as
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Fight to keep film studios Our own Reporter. The Guardian 11 November 1972: 4.
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Barclay pays £5m. to acquire British Lion. The Irish Times 25 April 1972: 14.
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WILL BRITISH LION EVER ROAR AGAIN? Eglin, Roger. The Observer 11 Dec 1966: 7.
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Carving up the Lion: FILMS Gilliatt, Penelope. The Observer 29 Dec 1963: 20.
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In the Picture Sight and Sound; London Vol. 42, Iss. 1, (Winter 1972): 23.
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Lord Goodman to be British Lion chairman The Guardian 15 September 1965: 3.
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as directors. Until 1976 their distributor filmography included 155 films.
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Boulting threat to halt films Barker, Dennis. The Guardian 19 Mar 1973: 1.
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Talks on studios' future Barker, Dennis. The Guardian 12 April 1972: 10
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Korda succeeded in raising fresh finance before dying in January 1956.
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British Lion turns to TV Evans, Kay. The Observer 16 October 1966: 14.
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The very last laugh? Barker, Dennis. The Guardian 7 January 1970: 8.
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First preference dividend from British Lion: NO PAYMENT ON DEFERRED
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HOW IT IS TO BE OR NOT TO BE IN BRITISH PRODUCTION By STEPHEN WATT.
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CURRENT ACTION ON BRITISH SCREEN FRONTS: British Lion's New Blood.
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Sharp setback for British Lion Films The Guardian 6 Aug 1965: 11.
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ENGLAND'S FILMMAKERS TAKE OFF IN NEW DIRECTIONS By STEPHEN WATT.
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British Lion easily beats forecast The Guardian 5 July 1969: 12.
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British Lion turns down offer The Guardian 3 December 1966: 10.
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BRITISH LION IS PUT INTO RECEIVERSHIP New York 2 June 1954: 38.
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was the company should be run privately not by the government.
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Bowling Over Mr. Boulting Los Angeles Times 17 July 1967: c19.
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Korda joined with British Lion in 1945. He sold his shares in
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Screen Online information about British Lion Film Corporation
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Battle for the Lion's share (2): FILMS GILLIATT, PENELOPE.
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active under several forms since 1919. Originally known as
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In March 1972, the company reported a loss of £1 million.
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BRITISH LION FILM CORPORATION: MR HUGH QUENNELL'S REVIEW
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In October 1967, five-sixths of the company was owned by
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British Lion Holdings website, with company name history
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Walter Reade Sterling Joins The British Lion Syndicate.
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Among British Lion films released around this time were
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British Lion Film Corporation (Appointment of Receiver)
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to buy into the company. He also bought an interest in
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Selected films produced or distributed by British Lion
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but died after only making one film for British Lion,
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Bentley was known at the time for buying businesses,
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in August 1970, but it failed to make major profits.
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Other movies from British Lion at this time included
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Carol Reed had some box office disappointments with
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In the 1930s, British Lion focused on distributing "
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They followed it with 165:British Lion distributed films made by Korda's 2394:City comment The Guardian 9 November 1972: 15. 2531: 2160:Walter Reade Acquires Share of British Lion. 2069:The Years of the Lion-2 John; BOULTING, ROY. 1988:The Years of the Lion-I John; BOULTING, ROY. 1050:managing director and he greenlit two films, 3786:Distribution companies of the United Kingdom 2538: 2524: 2044:– via National Library of Australia. 1949:– via National Library of Australia. 1893:– via National Library of Australia. 1851:– via National Library of Australia. 1738:– via National Library of Australia. 1710:– via National Library of Australia. 1682:– via National Library of Australia. 1654:– via National Library of Australia. 684:(1960), and had considerable success with 83:in British Lion in 1946 and then acquired 110:British Lion Films Ltd was taken over by 3781:Mass media companies established in 1919 2273: 2271: 230:Black had been enormously successful at 18: 16:Film production and distribution company 3766:Film distributors of the United Kingdom 2506:BFI about British Lion Film Corporation 2261: 2259: 2257: 2145: 2000: 1998: 1769: 890:), the Boultings, Launder and Gilliat, 873: 46:, and was a pure distribution company. 3753: 3314:Associated British Picture Corporation 2470: 1971: 1969: 1862: 1860: 1858: 1816: 1814: 1812: 1071: 783:Other films from this period included 243:Carol Reed had two big successes with 162:and production offices in Piccadilly. 2519: 2268: 2007: 1835:"Big Loss Expected on Film Financing" 1748: 1018: 3683:History of British film certificates 3547:British Board of Film Classification 2254: 1995: 1408:The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery 3582:National Film and Television School 3567:British Society of Cinematographers 2063: 1982: 1966: 1897: 1855: 1809: 955:The Great St Trinians Train Robbery 629:Launder and Gilliatt, who had made 13: 2082:British Lion rival may be formed. 1749:Pryor, Thomas M. (14 April 1946). 149: 63:(1942), for which writer/producer 14: 3797: 3587:National Science and Media Museum 3474:Woolf & Freedman Film Service 2494: 773:Saturday Night and Sunday Morning 613: 461:The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan 372:The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan 273:National Film Finance Corporation 89:National Film Finance Corporation 40:British Lion Film Corporation Ltd 3735: 3734: 2028:"British Lion Films Show Profit" 1751:"Korda Begins Fourth Film Phase" 1400:Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. 852:Films from this period included 760:The company also partnered with 3649:British Independent Film Awards 2451: 2442: 2433: 2424: 2415: 2406: 2397: 2388: 2379: 2370: 2361: 2352: 2343: 2334: 2325: 2316: 2307: 2298: 2289: 2280: 2245: 2236: 2227: 2218: 2209: 2200: 2191: 2182: 2169: 2154: 2132: 2119: 2106: 2093: 2076: 2048: 2020: 1953: 1925: 1916: 1906: 1869: 1827: 1796: 1783: 1770:Lejeune, C.A. (21 April 1946). 913:(1965) from the Boultings, and 450: 3776:1919 establishments in England 3577:Cinema Exhibitors' Association 3459:Tigon British Film Productions 3334:British National Films Company 3278:Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden 1933:"U. K. PRODUCER DOES IT AGAIN" 1763: 1742: 1714: 1686: 1666:"The THEATRE & its PEOPLE" 1658: 1630: 1610: 1595: 1580: 1240:The Happiest Days of Your Life 816: 351:(1950, a particular success), 348:The Happiest Days of Your Life 206:The Courtneys of Curzon Street 122: 1: 1573: 1111:British Lion made two films, 923:ended up being taken over by 907:(1965) from Launder/Gilliat, 650:The Pure Hell of St Trinian's 384:The company had success with 3666:Cinematograph Films Act 1927 2547:Cinema of the United Kingdom 764:to distribute such films as 441:(1950), a critical hit, and 7: 3644:British Academy Film Awards 3374:G. B. Samuelson Productions 3329:British Instructional Films 1360:The Barber of Stamford Hill 985: 754:The Boy Who Stole a Million 659:(1962) with Peter Sellers. 514:Blue Murder at St Trinian's 447:(1951), a box-office flop. 378:The Belles of St. Trinian's 10: 3802: 3572:Children's Film Foundation 3211:Mister Smith Entertainment 1602:Hansard, 25 January 1955: 1336:Carlton-Browne of the F.O. 1312:The Smallest Show on Earth 1168:List of British Lion films 1165: 1104:was sold to Paramount but 1046:(1972). Bentley appointed 675:Carlton-Browne of the F.O. 508:The Smallest Show on Earth 314:to British Lion away from 117: 3730: 3631: 3610: 3534: 3506:Documentary Film Movement 3486: 3469:Woodfall Film Productions 3389:General Film Distributors 3301: 3108: 3096: 2553: 1694:"Film Gossip from London" 1528:The Man Who Fell to Earth 1504:The Land That Time Forgot 1140:The Man Who Fell to Earth 1092:were in post production, 945:and focus on television. 3761:British Lion Films films 3399:Hemdale Film Corporation 3248:Recorded Picture Company 2471:Deeley, Michael (2009). 2464: 1424:The Girl on a Motorcycle 3592:Northern Ireland Screen 3526:Gainsborough melodramas 3176:Hammer Film Productions 2179:, 6 September 1964: X5. 2163:The Wall Street Journal 2129:, 31 December 1963: 14. 1979:, 21 December 1963: 14. 1963:, 19 February 1956: X5. 1638:"FORTUNE LOST ON FILMS" 1604:British Lion Films Ltd. 1565:I = Individual Pictures 1496:The Internecine Project 1114:The Internecine Project 1034:Soft Beds, Hard Battles 867:Do You Know This Voice? 360:Lady Godiva Rides Again 266: 3552:British Film Institute 3344:Clarendon Film Company 3339:Butcher's Film Service 3253:Scott Free Productions 1824:, 2 February 1964: X7. 1587:Hansard, 1 June 1954: 1384:Dr. Who and the Daleks 1256:Outcast of the Islands 1153: 577:(1956; from Wilcox), 406:Outcast of the Islands 312:Powell and Pressburger 44:British Lion Films Ltd 24: 3717:National Theatre Live 3501:British horror cinema 3434:The Rank Organisation 3379:Gainsborough Pictures 3324:British and Dominions 3141:Double Negative (VFX) 2103:, 5 January 1964: 23. 2090:, 19 January 1964: 2. 1264:The Tales of Hoffmann 1248:The Elusive Pimpernel 1176:Elizabeth of Ladymead 638:Left Right and Centre 422:Appointment in London 417:Mayflower Productions 339:The Tales of Hoffmann 333:The Elusive Pimpernel 237:Bonnie Prince Charlie 232:Gainsborough Pictures 218:Elizabeth of Ladymead 146:studio in Isleworth. 53:). 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film production
distribution company
Herbert Smith
Second World War
In Which We Serve
Noël Coward
Academy Award
Alexander Korda
London Films
controlling interest
Shepperton Studios
National Film Finance Corporation
receivership
Boulting brothers
Frank Launder
Sidney Gilliat
EMI Films
Edgar Wallace
quota quickies
Republic Pictures
Worton Hall
United Artists
Shepperton Studios
London Films
Herbert Wilcox
Anna Neagle
Anthony Kimmins
Edward Black
Leslie Arliss

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