Alco Films

Alco Films, established as Alco Film Corporation, was a short-lived American film distributor established in New York City during the silent film era in 1914.[1] It was co-founded by Al Lichtman.[2] The company worked to establish exclusive distribution deals with movie theater networks for its films.[3] It entered bankruptcy proceedings in 1915 after internal strife,[3] but the shareholders reorganized as Metro Pictures in January 1915.[4]

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  2. ^ "2 Film Vets Die Within One Week; Al Lichtman at 70; Louis K. Sidney 63". Variety. February 26, 1958. p. 16. Retrieved September 27, 2021 – via Archive.org.
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