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
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Repealed byFilms Act 1960
Status: Repealed
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