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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 .
Lord Rank, known professionally as J. Arthur Rank was the millionaire flour miller and devout Methodist who got into films to spread the gospel. When some early films that he was involved with didn't get an exceptionally good circulation he realized that control of cinemas was the key to success.
- Additional Crew, Producer, Writer
- December 22, 1888
- J. Arthur Rank
- March 29, 1972
The Rank Organisation (founded as the J. Arthur Rank Organisation) is a British entertainment conglomerate founded by industrialist J. Arthur Rank in April 1937, Rank also served as the company chairman.
Lord Rank, known professionally as J. Arthur Rank was the millionaire flour miller and devout Methodist who got into films to spread the gospel. When some early films that he was involved with didn't get an exceptionally good circulation he realized that control of cinemas was the key to success.
- December 22, 1888
- March 29, 1972
J. Arthur Rank, Baron Rank (born December 22 or 23, 1888, Hull, Yorkshire, England—died March 29, 1972, Winchester, Hampshire) was a British industrialist who became Great Britain’s chief distributor and one of the world’s major producers of motion pictures.
11 de jun. de 2018 · Rank, J. (Joseph) Arthur (1888–1972) English industrialist and film magnate, chairman of many film companies. Rank promoted the British film industry at a time when Hollywood and US film companies had a virtual monopoly.
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.
