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Inventor of Cinematograph Honoured

Series

Series Name: Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

Date Released

26 Jun 1939

Stories in this Issue:

1. Welcome Home - London’s Civic Welcome to Their Majesties
2. Pitmen’s Derby
3. Polo in USA
4. Inventor of Cinematograph Honoured
5. Fireproof Paint
6. Guba Flying Boat Flight
7. Danish Gymnasts
8. London Diving Display
9. Australian Surf Team Leave for Hawaii

Story

Story No. within this Issue: 4 / 9
Summary: Plaque is unveiled in Bristol to William Friese Green, pioneer of the cinematograph, who was born in Bristol 84 years ago.
Keywords: Commemorations; Mass media; Ceremonies
Locations: Bristol
Length of story (in feet): 73
Story extras:: Film clip

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How to cite this record

'Inventor of Cinematograph Honoured', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 39/51, 26 Jun 1939. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/97224 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)