| Code | DS/UK/2749 |
| Name | Doran; Edward (1 June 1885-15 December 1945); British film producer and politician |
| Dates | 1 June 1885-15 December 1945 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth/Origin | Failsworth, Lancashire, England (born) |
| Biography | Edward Doran was a British film producer and politician who served as a Conservative Member of Parliament. He was known for his populism and for summing up his arguments in emotive phraseology. His reaction to the arrival of Jewish refugees verged on antisemitism and he hosted Hitler's representative at the House of Commons; however his alleged neglect of his constituency caused difficulties and he was defeated for re-election after a single term.
As a member of the Primrose League, Doran was lead speaker in support of the British Empire in a debate on "Communism v Imperialism" held at Speakers' Corner in 1926, arguing that the Empire had been built up on the spirit of liberty and gave British people more freedom than any other nation. |