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Debonair Film Distributors (Watsofilms & Coventry Cine Centre)

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Ged Jones

Ray Watson  operated sales and a film library, which stocked all formats, both sound and silent. Based in Coventry it was one of the largest film libraries in the UK, and was run from the Watsofilms address, in Charles Street. Later he split the sales and library, with their sales known as Debonair Film Distributors and being run from their Lower Ford Street premises. Following his death in 1991, long time employee Gillian Saunders took over its  running, until her death in 2000.

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2 responses to “Debonair Film Distributors (Watsofilms & Coventry Cine Centre)”

  1. Steve Davis

    I remember well as I was introduced to Watsofilms by my dad, dad used to rent 6 std 8mm films over Christmas and New Year every year.

    I followed on the tradition, until joining the RAF.
    Returning for many years after finishing service.

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    1. Ged Jones

      I only met Ray once, he was sitting in an office above the shop surrounded by magazines and catalogues.

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