A GK40 35 mm vintage cinema projector by Kalee, circa 1955.

Cinema Projector Dimensions

Height: 178 cm.

Length: 127 cm.

Width: 53 cm.

Quality reference for Kalee Cinema Projector

For similar Kalee GK40 projectors see: The Curzon Cinema Collection, The Projected Picture Trust, and the Science Museum, London, Object No:1993-5010

Notes on Kalee:

Kalee Limited was a subsidiary of A Kershaw and Sons Ltd of Leeds. It was established in 1917 as Kershaw Projection Company, but ‘Kalee’ projectors were manufactured from 1911 as a brand name. Later, the company became Kalee Limited. In 1943, they were acquired by Gaumont British Group becoming GB-Kalee Limited, then became part of Rank Organisation in 1947. The company ceased in 1958, but A Kershaw and Sons Ltd continued until 1981.

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