Great Britain: Moviecolor Limited, 5/- shares, 19[29], #78, ...

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£34 - £38

Great Britain: Moviecolor Limited, 5/- shares, 19[29], #78, signed by Sir Walter Townley and the Hon. Maurice Brett as directors, ornate border, blue. Formed in 1929 to acquire the rights and licenses from the Keller Dorian Company for use of its cinematograph apparatus. The company was obliged to acquire 20% of the Keller Dorian shares in exchange. Sir Walter Beaupré Townley, 1863-1945, diplomat and minister to many countries including Roumania, Persia and the Netherlands, the latter in 1917 to 1919. Lt. Col. the Hon. Maurice Vyner Baliol Brett, 1882-1934, 2nd son of Viscount Esher. VF and a scarce piece of cinema history.