 | It has been suggested that this article should be split into articles titled Republic Pictures, Republic Entertainment and Republic Pictures (2023–present). (discuss) (March 2023) |
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| Industry | Motion pictures |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Monogram Pictures Mascot Pictures Liberty Pictures Majestic Pictures Chesterfield Pictures Invincible Pictures |
| Founded | 1935 |
| Founder | Herbert J. Yates |
| Defunct | 1967 |
| Fate | Ceased producing feature films in 1959, and later sold and absorbed by National Telefilm Associates |
| Successor | Library of original: Paramount Pictures |
| Headquarters | Studio City, Los Angeles, California |
Republic Pictures is currently an acquisition-only label owned by Paramount Pictures.[1] Its history dates back to the Republic Pictures Corporation, an American film studio that originally operated from 1935 to 1967, based in Los Angeles, California. It had production and distribution facilities in Studio City, as well as a movie ranch in Encino.
Republic was known for specializing in Westerns, cliffhanger serials, and B-films emphasizing action and mystery. The studio was also notable for developing the careers of such famous Western stars as Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and John Wayne. It was also responsible for the financial management and distribution of several big-budget feature films directed by John Ford, as well as one Shakespeare motion picture directed by Orson Welles.
Under the supervising leadership of Herbert J. Yates, Republic was considered a mini-major film studio, producing almost 1,000 motion pictures.[2]
- ^ Meza, Ed (October 11, 2024). "Jason Biggs' Directorial Debut Action-Comedy 'Getaway' Acquired by Paramount's Republic Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Dixon, Wheeler Winston (August 28, 2012). Death of the Moguls: The End of Classical Hollywood (illustrated ed.). Rutgers University Press. pp. 67, 152, 156. ISBN 978-0-8135-5378-8. Retrieved November 18, 2017.