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Title:
Cinema Culture in 1930s Britain, 1920-1939

Subject Categories:
Cultural history - History
Mass media - Media, communication and language
Leisure, tourism and sport - Society and culture

Depositor(s):
Kuhn, A., Lancaster University. Institute for Cultural Research

Principal Investigator(s):
Kuhn, A., Lancaster University. Institute for Cultural Research

Sponsor(s):
Economic and Social Research Council

Grant Number:
R 000 23 5385

Abstract:
This collection predominantly comprises in-depth interviews with 1930s cinema-goers, covering cinemas attended, frequency, companions, favourite films and stars, choosing films, fan behaviour, other entertainments and hobbies, feelings about cinema. There are also letters and self-completed questionnaires covering similar topics as well as associated photographic and paper memorabilia.

Coverage:
Dates of Fieldwork: 1994-1996
Country: Great Britain
Spatial Units: No information recorded
Observation Units: Individuals
Kind of Data: Textual data; Image; Semi-structured interview recordings; Semi-structured interview transcripts; Interview summaries; Photographs; Memorabilia.

Universe Sampled:
Location of Units of Observation:National
Population:Regular cinema-goers during the 1930s

Methodology:
Time Dimensions: Cross-sectional (one-time) study
Sampling Procedures: Volunteer sample
Number of Units: 290
Method of Data Collection: Face-to-face interview; Self-completion
Weighting: Not applicable

Language(s) of Written Materials:
Study Description: English
Study Documentation: English

Access:
Access Conditions: Host archive conditions apply
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Copyright:
Copyright Annette Kuhn