John Davis (film producer)
- John Davis (film producer)
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name = Sir John Davis
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birth_name = John Davis
birth_date = 1906
birth_place = London, England
death_date = 1993
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nationality = British
ethnicity = White
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known_for = Former Managing Director of Odeon Cinemas & Chair of Rank Organisation
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alma_mater = City of London School
employer = Odeon Cinemas
occupation = Accountant, film executive
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Sir John Davis (1906-1993) was an English accountant and film executive.
Early life
John Davis was born in London in 1906 and educated at the City of London School.
Career
Davis became a member of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries, he was secretary to several companies before joining Odeon Theatres in 1938 as an accountant, later becoming managing director.
He was the right hand man of J. Arthur Rank at the Rank Organisation for many years. He became Chairman on Rank's retirement and steered the company away from near bankruptcy to a strong financial position, by diversifying the group into different fields.
Personal life
He was married five times and among his wives was the actress Dinah Sheridan (1954-1965).
References
External links
*Screenonline name|id=455111|name=Sir John Davis biography and credits
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