Thomas James West (1855 – November 1916) was an English-born theatre entrepreneur. He toured stage companies in the US, New Zealand and Australia and in 1908 established West's Pictures in Australia. [1]
Over the next few years it became one of the most significant film exhibitors in Australia and New Zealand, eventually branching out into production. [2] In 1912 this company merged with Australasian Films. [3] [4] [5] [6]
Thomas James West (1855 – November 1916) was an English-born theatre entrepreneur. He toured stage companies in the US, New Zealand and Australia and in 1908 established West's Pictures in Australia. [1]
Over the next few years it became one of the most significant film exhibitors in Australia and New Zealand, eventually branching out into production. [2] In 1912 this company merged with Australasian Films. [3] [4] [5] [6]