Frontier Films (New York, N.Y.)

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A non-profit documentary filmmaking company comprised of filmmakers on the political left who were devoted to producing artistic films relating to social and political issues. Major figures in the organization included Leo Hurwitz, Ralph Steiner, and Paul Strand. Split from New York Film and Photo League in 1934 to become Nykino; name changed to Frontier Films in 1937. Disbanded in 1942.

From the description of Frontier Films (New York, N.Y.) records, 1936-1947. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71071267

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1937 Frontier Films founded by members of Nykino, a production group, who had formerly belonged to the Film and Photo League, New York, N.Y. Heart of Spain released China Strikes Back released People of the Cumberland released 1938 Return to Life released 1942 Native Land released Frontier Films disbanded From the guide to the Frontier Films (New York, N.Y.) Records, 1936-1947, (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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