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The History of British Cinema: 1953 |
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René Clair's Les Belles de nuit (Night Beauties) is screened in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II at a festival of French films in London. [ADD] |
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The Association of Independent Cinemas (AIC) is created to represent the interests of exhibitors who are not one of the main circuits. [ADD] |
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The Queen’s coronation is screened to capacity audiences at a number of cinemas around the country. [ADD] |
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22/6 - |
An amendment to reduce the entertainments duty on cinema admissions is defeated in the House of Commons by 218 votes to 195. [ADD] |
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8/7 - |
René Clément begins filming Monsieur Ripois with Gérard Philipe on the streets of London. [ADD] |
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Other Key British Films of 1953 |
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The Cruel Sea (Charles Frend) [ADD] |
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Genevieve (Henry Cornelius) [ADD] |
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The Titfield Thunderbolt (Charles Crichton) [ADD] |
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