Television, they say, will permit a person to be entertained at home, without the effort of going to a picture house, without the trouble of booking seats, without the presence of other people. — Ivor Novello Copy Share Image
A visit to a cinema is a little outing in itself. It breaks the monotony of an afternoon or evening; it gives a change from the surroundings of home, however pleasant. — Ivor Novello Copy Share Image
We were asked to believe that the variety and the novelty of even the crude films of the early days would provide a means… — Ivor Novello Copy Share Image
A couple of seats at a good picture house cost comparatively little but give a generous return in the shape of freshened minds and… — Ivor Novello Copy Share Image
When the cinematograph first made its appearance, we were told that the days of the ordinary theatre were numbered. — Ivor Novello Copy Share Image
Actors who are lovers in real life are often incapable if playing the part of lovers to an audience. It is equally true that… — Ivor Novello Copy Share Image
It has been argued that British girls are incapable of deep feeling or brilliant acting owing to their lack of temperament. This, I am… — Ivor Novello Copy Share Image
The average person is gregarious; there is something in the spirit of the crowd that adds to the enjoyment of entertainment. — Ivor Novello Copy Share Image
Things which do not require effort of some sort are seldom worth having. — Ivor Novello Copy Share Image
