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Date(s)
- 1937-1957 (Creation)
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1 file
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Ernest Johnson was the manager of St George's cinema, Castlegate, York during the 1930s and 1940s. In 1937, he was the manager of the Picture House cinema, York. He served in Egypt during WW2 as a RAF flight lieutenant, returning to York in 1946 as manager of St George's cinema, Castlegate, York. He was later assistant manager of Associated Tower cinema, Leeds. He died in York in 1999 aged 88 yrs.
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Scope and content
Includes newspaper cuttings about the world of cinema, and observations about the profession.
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Language of material
- English