Shepperton Studios by Derek Threadgall

Shepperton Studios by Derek Threadgall

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This text traces the history of Shepperton, looking at: British Lion, who owned the studio from 1946-72; London Films; Sir Alexander Korda; the 1970s city whizz-kids; the National Film Finance Corporation; and the loan of #3 million from the Labour government in 1948.

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Shepperton Studios by Derek Threadgall

Shepperton Studios was born as Sound City in 1932. This history provides an insight into the operation of Britain's third major studio, which, when working to capacity, produced international features, TV series and commercials. The author traces the history of Shepperton, looking at: British Lion, who owned the studio from 1946-72, London Films, Sir Alexander Korda, the 1970s city whizz-kids, the National Film Finance Corporation 1970s city whizz-kids, the National Film Finance Corporation and the #3 million loan from the Labour government in 1948.
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ISBN 13 9780851704227
ISBN 10 0851704220
Title Shepperton Studios
Author Derek Threadgall
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1994-06-01
Number of pages 224
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