Grierson
Proper noun
Meaning
Grierson (plural Griersons)
A surname.
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All-India Oriental Conference, 1930, p 118; Indian Culture, 1934, p 193, Indian Research Institute; Linguistic Survey of India, Vol X, pp 455-56, Dr G. A. Grierson ; cf: History and Archeology of India's Contacts with Other Countries from the..
Filmmaking for Grierson was an exalted calling; the Filmmaker a patriot.
Following his dismissal, and that of three of his coworkers, Grierson returned to Scotland.
At the Sun, Grierson wrote articles on film aesthetics and audience reception, and developed broad contacts in the film world.
During this time, Grierson was also involved in scrutinizing the film industries of other countries.
From 1957 to 1967 Grierson hosted a successful weekly television program on Scottish television, This Wonderful World, which showed excerpts from outstanding documentaries.