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)

Director Carol Reed born in Putney, London (d. 1976)

G.A. Smith and Charles Urban patent Kinemacolor and make their first natural colour films.

Gaumont Company Ltd established.

Pathé opens London branch.

William George Barker introduces a regular daily (except in cases of fog) newsreel at the Empire Theatre, Leicester Square.

The '?' Motorist (d. W.R. Booth)

Rescued by Rover (d. Lewin Fitzhamon)

Music Hall pay dispute closes London variety theatres; settled 15 February.

Music Hall pay dispute resolved: London variety theatres reopen

Paul Rotha born Paul Thompson in London (d. 1984)

Director Humphrey Jennings born in Walberswick, Suffolk (d. 1950)

Opening of Balham Empire, first British theatre devoted entirely to film shows.

Pathé ceases outright sale of films in favour of a rental system.