CEMA

CEMA

1942 · 17 min · Documentary

A documentary about the precursor to the Arts Council, the wartime Council for the Encouragement of Music and the Arts (CEMA), featuring an introduction by education minister R A Butler, an art exhibition in a factory and live music and theatre performances in various English locations.

Directed by Alan Osbiston

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