Records, 1900-1919.

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Records, 1900-1919.

Large segment of collection consists of numerous photographs depicting scenes of films produced by the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company. Titles of films are provided on photographs. Remainder of collection contains ledgers of film orders and cameraman's notes, a register of stories purchased by the company, production records, shooting schedule for 1914, list of films stored in the Bronx studio, and related material.

5 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6695590

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)

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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 ...

Biograph Company

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These documents trace the production history of this early American studio from its inception as the American Mutoscope Company, through its development from the American Mutoscope and Biograph Company to the Biograph Company. The company was formed by four men; William Kennedy Laurie Dickson, Herman Casler, Harry Norton, and Elias Bernard, who created and marketed their unique projection system, the Biograph. By the early 1900's the prosperity of the Biograph company posed a significant threat ...