American Mutoscope and Biograph Company

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Early American film production company established in 1895 and located in Manhattan.

Originally known as the American Mutoscope Company, the name was changed in 1899 to American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, and in 1909, to Biograph Company. The Company ceased operation in 1916.

From the description of Records, 1900-1919. (Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)). WorldCat record id: 122378432

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creatorOf Biograph Company. Production records, 1899-1912. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
creatorOf Biograph Company. The Biograph collection : records, 1895-1916. Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library
creatorOf American Mutoscope and Biograph Company. Records, 1900-1919. Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
referencedIn Pomeroy family. Pomeroy family papers, 1841-1968. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
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associatedWith Biograph Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Pomeroy family. family
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)--New York
Subject
Motion picture industry
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Active 1900

Active 1919

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