HC Deb 04 May 1948 vol 450 c1097
66. Mr. Wyatt

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury how many commercial bookings have now been obtained by the C.O.I. for the film "The World is Rich."

Mr. Glenvil Hall

One hundred and one up to 30th April by the distributing company which is handling this film.

Mr. Wyatt

As Mr. Rank and the A.B.C. organisation own 1,000 cinemas between them, can my right hon. Friend bring some pressure on them to show this excellent and important film?

Mr. Glenvil Hall

I hope that this Question and answer will draw the attention of these circuits to the fact that this film is available for showing, and that it is very good.

Mr. Assheton

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us to what period the film refers?

Mr. Glenvil Hall

Obviously not a period under a Tory Government.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

Could not the Minister of Fuel and Power, who worked for Mr. Rank, bring this to his attention?