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The expression "maker" in relation to any film A.D. 1927.
means the person by whom the arrangements
necessary for the production of the film are
undertaken :

The expression "producer" in relation to any film
means the person responsible for the organi-
sation of the scenes to be depicted on the film :
The expression "renting" in relation to films means
renting or otherwise issuing films to exhibitors
at a rent or for other consideration, or making
other arrangements with exhibitors for the
exhibition thereof :

The expression " acquire

in relation to a renter
includes the making or obtaining possession
of films for the purpose of renting them:
The expression "length" in relation to a film means
the total length of film as offered for projection
at public exhibitions thereof:

The expression "theatre" includes any premises in
respect of which a licence is required to be issued
under the Cinematograph Act, 1909.

(2) Anything required or authorised under this Act to be done by or to the Board of Trade may be done by or to the President or secretary or assistant secretary of 25 the Board, or any person authorised in that behalf by the President of the Board.

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31.-(1) This Act may be cited as the Cinematograph Short title, Films Act, 1927.

(2) This Act shall not extend to Northern Ireland.

(3) This Act shall come into operation on the first day of October, nineteen hundred and twenty-seven.

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To restrict blind booking and advance booking of cinematograph films, and to secure the renting and exhibition of a certain proportion of British films, and for purposes connected therewith.

Presented by Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, supported by

Secretary Sir John Gilmour,

Mr. Solicitor-General and Sir Burton Chadwick.

Ordered, by The House of Commons, to be Printed, 10 March 1927.

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To be purchased directly from

H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE at the following addresses:
Adastral House, Kingsway, London, W.C.2;

120, George Street, Edinburgh; York Street, Manchester; 1, St. Andrew's Crescent, Cardiff; 15, Donegall Square West, Belfast; or through any Bookseller.

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[AS AMENDED BY STANDING COMMITTEE C.]

ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES.

PART 1.

RESTRICTIONS ON BLIND BOOKING AND ADVANCE BOOKING OF FILMS.

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5. Prohibition against exhibition of unregistered films. 6. Registration of films.

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Inspection of register, &c.

Correction of register.

Power to require reference to High Court.

Provisions as to alterations of the length of films.

11. Marking of registered films.

12. Special provisions as to serial films, &c.

PART III.

PROVISIONS FOR SECURING QUOTA OF BRITISH

FILMS.

Renters' Quota.

13. Provisions as to renters' quota.

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Power of small renters to combine.

Provisions applicable where same film rented by different persons for different areas.

Prohibition of counting film more than once for quota purposes.

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