apr 1, 1928 - Cinematograph Films Act 1927

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The Cinematograph films Act of 1927 made it so 7.5% to 20% of all films shown in cinemas have to be British. This was to increase the amount of quality filmmaking in the UK.

This act was not seen as a success, with Quota Quickies; these were low quality and low cost films that was created to satisfy the quota requirements.

This is significant as this act shaped British cinema, usually in a negative way.

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