Library of Four million unique sounds saved for the nation
During December 2000 Dennis Rodger one of the world’s greatest sound recordists, decided to sell the Cinesounds Library, a vast collection of sound recordings he had made and bought during his 45 year career
The unique sound library of almost four million film sound recordings, part of the United Kingdoms heritage, had been closed and put into storage at Elstree studios some three years earlier.
The sound library had been offered to the National Sound Archive who lacked the funds to buy it. Dennis had received offers from abroad but didn’t want the historic collection to leave Britain.
Turner Butler was asked to appraise the library at Elstree studios and suggested a substantial asking price. The sound recordings had been used in many major films including the James Bond series of films, “Les Miserables”, Ghandi, Chaplin, Entrapment and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The Turner Butler research department found a ready buyer in Lloyd Billings of the Tape Gallery in London’s Soho, a company that is responsible for providing the sound tracks to a host of ads, as well as countless short films and rock albums.
Lloyd is well aware of the historical record the library will be able to provide in the future. Though the selling price achieved by Turner Butler was not disclosed, it can be revealed it was over seven times higher than the best offer Dennis had received previously from overseas.
Successfully sold by the Turner Butler team on a No Sale No Fee Guarantee
Dear Shuan
Now that the dust is settling. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your help and assistance in my recent sale of MLM Fasteners Ltd to the QEF Group.
Your guidance through the complexities of the deal and your experience in smoothing the way with minimum of fuss and maximum support package was invaluable
I wish you further success for the future and look forward to renewing our acquaintance if the situation should arise.
Yours Sincerely
N.A. England
Managing Director