Morosco Photoplay Company | |
Industry: | Film |
Predecessors: | --> |
Founded: | 1914 |
Founder: | Frank Garbutt |
Fate: | Acquired by Famous Players–Lasky Corporation |
Successors: | --> |
Hq Location City: | Los Angeles |
Hq Location Country: | United States |
Areas Served: | --> |
Owners: | --> |
The Morosco Photoplay Company was created in 1914 by Frank Garbutt. It was named for Oliver Morosco. In 1916, it was acquired by Famous Players–Lasky Corporation and became a subsidiary. Charles Eyton was appointed to supervise the company's productions.[1]
It was one of the initial companies involved with Associated Motion Picture Advertisers.[2]
The studio's productions were produced at 201 North Occidental in Hollywood.