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  1. 1888-1972. British film magnate. Having
  2. entered films in 1933 to promote the
  3. Methodist cause, he proceeded to gain control
  4. of much of the industry through takeovers and
  5. forming new businesses. The Rank Organization
  6. still owns the Odeon chain of cinemas and
  7. Pinewood Studios, although film is now a
  8. minor part of its activities.
  9.