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James Williamson and Cecil Hepworth green plaque
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James Williamson and Cecil Hepworth green plaque

James Williamson · Cinema Pioneer

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Inscription

“Between 1897-1915 Cecil Court became the heart of the early British film industry and was known as Flicker Alley. British film pioneers Cecil Hepworth & James Williamson had offices here, alongside international companies such as Gaumont, Nordisk and Vitagraph”

Details

1855-1933

Life dates

27 Cecil Court

WC2N

City of Westminster, Cecil Court Traders' Association

Organisation

People & Places Honored

  • James Williamson

    cinema pioneer · (1855-1933)

  • Cecil Hepworth

    film pioneer · (1874-1953)

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