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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 .
- 1932–1972
- Founder of the Rank Organisation
The Rank Organisation (founded as the J. Arthur Rank Organisation) was a British entertainment conglomerate founded by industrialist J. Arthur Rank in April 1937, Rank also served as the company chairman.
- 23 April 1937 as J. Arthur Rank
- J. Arthur Rank
- Film and media industry
- London, England, United Kingdom
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. 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
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
11 de jun. de 2018 · views 1,487,662 updated May 21 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. World Encyclopedia.
Quick Reference. (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.
