National General Pictures

National General Corporation
IndustryMotion pictures
PredecessorFox Theatres
Founded1951; 73 years ago (1951)
DefunctFebruary 1974; 50 years ago (1974-02)
FateLiquidated
SuccessorMann Theatres
Library: Warner Bros. (main owner)
Paramount Pictures (via CBS)
(films produced by Cinema Center Films only)
Number of locations
240 (1973; theaters)
6 (1969; distribution offices)
ProductsFilm distribution, film exhibition, television production and distribution
Production output
Theatrical films
ServicesFilm distribution
Film exhibition
DivisionsNational General Pictures
National General Records

National General Corporation (NGC) was a theater chain holding company, film distribution and production company and was considered one of the "instant majors". It was in operation from 1951 to 1974.