Harry Morris Born 12 September 1886

[rosie99]

I wondered if anyone had a take on Harry’s occupation as I am unfamiliar with the description .. I am guessing that Harry travelled and may have shown movies where ever he travelled to ? Does anyone recognise this description .. it’s a new one to me ....thanks

Perhaps you should tell us what the register entry says his occupation is 

[Scott_M]

Hi Rosie thanks.. it is listed in the opening post but it is a bit lost in a long winded detail..

What is listed in the 1939 register
Harrys profession is Film Master Traveller Travelling

[rosie99]

I don't think the 2nd word is master.   I wondered whether he worked for a company that distributed films to cinemas etc on loan for a fee

[Scott_M]

I don't think the 2nd word is master.   I wondered whether he worked for a company that distributed films to cinemas etc on loan for a fee

I agree after looking at it closely ...could it be Film writer
Will upload a snap shot of this detail in due course

[Scott_M]

See attached Occupation description .. I suspect it could read Film Writer Traveller Travelling
I struggle to find any detail for such a job description back in the 1939 era

[mckha489]

how about Renter.
As in, the man who travelled around with the films for the picture theatres to rent

[JenB]

I wondered whether he worked for a company that distributed films to cinemas etc on loan for a fee

how about Renter.
As in, the man who travelled around with the films for the picture theatres to rent

Following up on that I think the word might perhaps be 'renters' which would make him a Film renters traveller, i.e. someone who worked as a travelling agent for a film rental company?

The word isn't master or writer.

[JenB]

Dictionary of Occupational Terms

Film Renter

film hiring agent ; film renter
acquires, by purchase or arrangement, right to hire a cinematograph proprietor's film; arranges trade shows of new films (sometimes done by producer (880) (q.v.)); lets films on hire; agrees terms, conditions and itinerary.
http://doot.spub.co.uk/idx.php?letter=F

A quick search of contemporary newspapers reveals many references to film renters.

[rosie99]

That is what I was trying to say in reply 20 but was not able to post without contravening 1939 look up regulations