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Williams, JD

American-born entrepreneur who opened the first continuous cinema in Sydney, showing films from 11 am to 11 pm, and built a large business in popular entertainment before leaving Australia in 1916. He went on to influence the film industry in the United States, Britain and Canada.

Milestone
Arrived Sydney
1909
Died
New York, United States of America
1934
Name
Alternate
Williams, James Dixon
Occupation
Theatre entrepreneur