What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir Michael Balcon 1896-1977 Film maker and creator of the character PC George Dixon (of Dock Green) Student at this School 1907-1912 Recorded plaque organisation: Birmingham Civic Society.
Sir Michael Balcon was a prominent British film producer who significantly influenced the British film industry, particularly known for creating the popular "Dixon of Dock Green" series, which portrayed the image of a wise and avuncular policeman.
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