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Robert Kerridge

1901 – 1979

New Zealand businessman, cinema proprietor, film distributor, tourism promoter, entrepreneur

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Lived 1901 – 1979 (aged 77). Robert Kerridge was a New Zealand businessperson.

Sir Robert James Kerridge (30 October 1901 – 26 April 1979) was a New Zealand businessman, cinema proprietor, film distributor, tourism promoter and entrepreneur.

Biography Kerridge was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 30 October 1901. He developed a theatre chain that owned or controlled 133 cinemas, the biggest exhibition chain in New Zealand or Australia. In 1946, Kerridge sold 50 per cent of his cinema chain to the J. Arthur Rank Organisation of London, netting the vendors almost £1 million, and a Rolls-Royce car for Kerridge. The chain was renamed Kerridge Odeon.

Honours and legacy In the 1962 Queen's Birthday Honours, Kerridge was appointed a Knight Bachelor, for public services. He was buried at Purewa Cemetery in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank. In 1995, Kerridge was posthumously inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.

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Robert James Kerridge, Bob Kerridge, Sir Bob Kerridge, Sir Robert Kerridge, Sir Robert James Kerridge

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Kerridge?

New Zealand businessman, cinema proprietor, film distributor, tourism promoter, entrepreneur (1901-1979)

When was Robert Kerridge born?

Robert Kerridge was born on 30 October 1901 in Christchurch.

When did Robert Kerridge die?

Robert Kerridge died on 26 April 1979 in Remuera.

What was Robert Kerridge's occupation?

Robert Kerridge was a businessperson.

What nationality was Robert Kerridge?

Robert Kerridge was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Kerridge

· Wikidata: Q7346042

· DBpedia: Robert Kerridge

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