• In what Ways and to what Effect Did the British Cinema of the Second World War Mobilize Support for the War Effort?

     

    Essays4 Art, History, Culture

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Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
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I think that it is very difficult to ignore the contribution made by British Cinema during the years 1939 to 1945. Due to an entertainment tax imposed in an effort to boost the country' s economy cinema prices had risen, however, 'it was calculated, everybody in Britain under the age of 40 (sic) went to at least fifty three feature films a year'1. This shows the widespread access and the potential influence cinema had on the general public. Not only was the cinema used as a place of entertainment but also as a place to hear of current affairs from the weekly newsreels. …

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