WOODS (Edward Sydney, 1877-1953, Suffragan Bishop of Croydon 1930-1937)

Autograph Letter Signed to the Revd. Sir James Marchant, 1867-1956, the Free Church minister and social activist, saying he "is more than glad to learn of your ... agreement with the Cinema Managers ... our whole scheme does look hopeful ... & ... wd serve wider purposes if we could bring it off", the writer is deeply indebted to him as "a great-hearted Christian who not only 'sees' things buts gets them done! ... Yes, certainly do a little talking film of myself if you honestly believe it would be any use. I am game for anything", 2 sides 4to., as at 2 Bryn Terrace, Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire, 30th August

Marchant was long interested in the cinema as an educational resource, and edited the Reports of the Cinema Commission, 1917 and 1925.

Item Date:  1931

Stock No:  20188      £45

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