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Cecil M. Hepworth

Born 19 March 1894 in Lambeth, England, United Kingdom, as Cecil Milton Hepworth.
Died 9 February 1953 in Greenford, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom.

Cecil M. Hepworth was an important pioneer in the British film industry. He was an innovator that developed the British story-driven short film and early synchronized sound films.

References: Website-IMDb; Website-Wikipedia.