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Friday 28th March 1930<br/>
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[...]<br>
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7. F E Pollard opened the discussion by speaking on The Cinema and The Theatre pointing out
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out of existence. Geo Burrows followed dealing with the influence of films on backward Races to whom the
worst was often shown with undesirable effects; & the possibilities of using Films for
missionary work.
H R Robson thought Films were of little use in Education; he regarded them as a species of
dope, in which he indulged for the soporific effect.
C E Stansfield whilst disclaiming any familiarity of them spoke of their possible deleterious
influence on our language which he heard would before long be “Ammricanized” [sic] he
dreaded the actions of the “Smellie” & “Feelie” & the possible increase of armaments to
further
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Robert Pollard expressed unbounded enthusiasm for the Talkie & Colour films. The movies
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T C Elliot dealt with their effect on public life and morals which he feared was almost wholly
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