Cinematograph Films Act 1927

The Cinematograph Films Act 1927 (17 & 18 Geo. 5. c. 29) was an act of the UK Parliament designed to stimulate the declining British film industry. It received royal assent on 22 December 1927 and came into force on 1 April 1928.

Cinematograph Films Act 1927
Act of Parliament
United Kingdom
Long titleAn Act 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.
Citation17 & 18 Geo. 5. c. 29
Dates
Royal assent22 December 1927
Commencement1 April 1928
Other legislation
Amended byCinematograph Films Act 1938
Repealed byFilms Act 1960
Status: Repealed
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