A Movie Cartel?

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    • Subject Terms:
      UNITED States
    • Subject Terms:
      GAIN, Barrington; RANK, J. Arthur
    • Abstract:
      The article explores the movie cartel rumors that emerged with the visit to the U.S. by Barrington Gain, who came from England on behalf of film magnate J. Arthur Rank, in 1944. Gain reportedly wants to study film distribution in the U.S. However, industry observers believe Gain's visit also aims to sound out American producers on British-inspired postwar plans involving Anglo-American deals. These deals allegedly cover distribution of movies in European-occupied countries, and the division of the world film market on a cartel basis.