| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to make better provision for securing safety at Cinematograph and other Exhibitions. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 9 Edw. 7. c. 30 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 25 November 1909 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | Cinematograph Act 1952 |
| Repealed by | Cinemas Act 1985 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Cinematograph Act 1909 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (9 Edw. 7. c. 30). It was the first primary legislation in the UK which specifically regulated the film industry. It unintentionally provided the legal basis for film censorship, leading to the establishment of the British Board of Film Censors in 1912.