Premiere of Attack on a China Mission (d. James Williamson), believed to be the first British film consisting of more than two shots. Though ostensibly set in China, it was actually shot in Williamson's home town of Hove, where the premiere was also held.

Bamforth and Co., Holmfirth, Yorkshire, manufacturers of lantern slides and picture postcards, begins film production.

Sheffield Photo Company (Frank Mottershaw) begins film production.

Grandma's Reading Glass (d. G.A. Smith)

Cricks and Sharp film company established by G.H. Cricks and H.M. Sharp, with premises at London Road, Mitcham.

William George Barker establishes Autoscope Co., with open-air studio at Stamford Hill, London.

The Big Swallow (d. James Williamson)

William George Barker begins production at Ealing.

A Reservist Before the War and After the War (d. James Williamson) - one of the earliest examples of social realism in British cinema

Charles Urban Trading Company established in London

Mary Jane's Mishap; or, Don't Fool with the Paraffin (d. G.A.Smith)

Clarendon Film Company founded by H.V. Lawley and Percy Stow, with studio at Limes Road, Croydon.

Director Michael Powell (d. 1990) born in Bekesbourne, Kent

Our New Errand Boy (d. James Williamson)