MASON CINEMATOGRAPH

MASON CINEMATOGRAPH

This cinematograph was produced as a one-off in the late 1920's by Mr William Mason who lived in a tiny village in Shropshire. As there was little or no entertainment to be had, Mr Mason built the cinematograph and used it to provide entertainment in local village halls for about ten years, showing first slides, and then films which he had collected (sadly these have been destroyed in the 1960's as they became unstable being of the early 'nitrate' type and highly flammable). The cinematograph was in use until the 1930's when the family moved to London.

Mr William Mason

1920's

Donated by William Mason's family

35mm plus Slide facility

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