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| Industry | Film |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1914 |
| Founder | Frank Garbutt |
| Fate | Acquired by Famous Players–Lasky Corporation |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
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.
- ^ Birchard, Robert (2004). Cecil B. DeMille's Hollywood. USA: University Press of Kentucky. p. 430. ISBN 9780813123240.
- ^ "Movie Ad Men in Association". The Fourth Estate. August 5, 1916. Retrieved 2012-08-10.