The Biograph collection : records, 1895-1916.

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The Biograph collection : records, 1895-1916.

The Collection includes title cards, financial records, inventories, contracts, ledgers, correspondence, documents and printed material covering ca. 1895-1916, relating to the business and production practices of the Biograph Company.

10 linear ft.

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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 ...

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 ...

Griffith, D.W. David Wark 1875-1948

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Motion picture producer. From the description of War : typewritten transcript, circa 1907. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454336 Pioneer American movie director and producer. Griffith was influential in the development and popularity of American cinema. From the description of Papers [microform] 1872-1969, 1897-1954 (bulk). (Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)). WorldCat record id: 83085079 Pioneer American movie director ...

Marvin, Henry Norton

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Klaw & Erlanger (New York, N.Y.)

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