Cinematograph Act 1909
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act to make better provision for securing safety at Cinematograph and other Exhibitions. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 9 Edw. 7. c. 30 |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 25 November 1909 |
| Commencement | 1 January 1910 |
| Repealed | 27 June 1985 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | |
| Repealed by | Cinemas Act 1985 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Cinematograph Act 1909 (9 Edw. 7. c. 30) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was the first primary legislation in the UK which specifically regulated the film industry. It unintentionally provided the legal basis for film censorship, leading to the establishment of the British Board of Film Censors in 1912.