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1932–1972. Known for. Founder of the Rank Organisation. Joseph Arthur Rank, 1st Baron Rank (22/23 December 1888 – 29 March 1972) was an English industrialist who was head and founder of the Rank Organisation .
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Biography. Trivia. IMDbPro. All topics. J. Arthur Rank (1888-1972) Additional Crew. Producer. Writer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Lord Rank, known professionally as J. Arthur Rank was the millionaire flour miller and devout Methodist who got into films to spread the gospel.
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- December 22, 1888
- J. Arthur Rank
- March 29, 1972
3 de abr. de 2024 · J. Arthur Rank, Baron Rank was a British industrialist who became Great Britain’s chief distributor and one of the world’s major producers of motion pictures. The youngest son of Joseph Rank, a flour miller and Methodist philanthropist, he served (1952–69) as chairman of his family business, Ranks.
Overview. Born. December 22, 1888 · Hull, Yorkshire, England, UK. Died. March 29, 1972 · Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK. Birth name. Joseph Arthur Rank. Nickname. Uncle Arthur. Mini Bio. Lord Rank, known professionally as J. Arthur Rank was the millionaire flour miller and devout Methodist who got into films to spread the gospel.
- December 22, 1888
- March 29, 1972
Há 6 dias · He stayed on as Chairman of the Rank Organisation until 1962, but left the day-to-day running of the company to ex-accountant John Davis, who was never the type to indulge the artistic whims of his producers. Rank died aged 83 in 1972. There is no denying the benevolent effect he had on British cinema of the 1940s, but the company which bears ...
News and Events. The 2024 Rank Prizes have been announced! Find out about our winners here. Lord Rank (1888–1972) J. Arthur Rank was born in 1888, the son of prominent Yorkshire mill owner Joseph Rank. He joined the family flour-milling business at 17 and worked there throughout the early part of his life.
