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William Frederick Jury (December 5, 1870 - 1944) was an influential film businessman in Britain. He led Jury Imperial Pictures, a British film production company during the silent film era. It was a leading renter of films and contracted to distribute official British films. It was also distributor of American films and was active in British colonies. Jury was also involved in distributing propaganda films for the British government. In 1914 he corresponded with William N. Selig. Jury was awarded a knighthood. He established a convalescent home for film industry veterans.