Elsie Cohen
Elsie Coh(e)n (later Elsie Kellner; 14 June 1895 – 26 January 1972) was a Dutch-born British entrepreneur who opened the first art cinema in the UK. She had a try at what is now the Windmill Theatre for six months before opening The Academy cinema in Oxford Street in 1931.
Elsie Cohen | |
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| Born | Elsie Cohn 14 June 1895 |
| Died | 26 January 1972 (aged 76) Saltdean |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | Elsie Kellner |
| Known for | Starting art-cinema in the UK |
| Spouse(s) | Endre, or Andrew, Kellner |
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