Morosco Photoplay Company Explained

Morosco Photoplay Company
Industry:Film
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Founded:1914
Founder:Frank Garbutt
Fate:Acquired by Famous Players–Lasky Corporation
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Hq Location City:Los Angeles
Hq Location Country:United States
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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.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Cecil B. DeMille's Hollywood . University Press of Kentucky . Birchard, Robert . 2004 . USA . 430 . 9780813123240.
  2. News: Movie Ad Men in Association . The Fourth Estate . August 5, 1916 . 2012-08-10 .
  3. Web site: Moving Picture World (Oct-Dec 1916). Chalmers Publishing Company. New York. October 5, 1916. New York, Chalmers Publishing Company. Internet Archive.