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The '''American Film Manufacturing Company''' was an early American film production company. It was founded in Chicago in 1910 by Samuel S. Hutchinson, John Freuler, Charles J. Hite and Harry Aitken. In 1915, it changed its name to '''American Film Company'''. Their films were distributed by Mutual Film and later [[Pathé]]. |
The '''American Film Manufacturing Company''' was an early American film production company. It was founded in Chicago in 1910 by Samuel S. Hutchinson, John Freuler, Charles J. Hite and Harry Aitken. In 1915, it changed its name to '''American Film Company'''. Their films were distributed by Mutual Film and later [[Pathé]]. |
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===1st Logo (1911)=== |
===1st Logo (January 12, 1911)=== |
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[[File:American Film Mfg Company (1911 - The Borrowed Flat).png|center|350px]] |
[[File:American Film Mfg Company (1911 - The Borrowed Flat).png|center|350px]] |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a letter "A" is seen with a pair of wings. Two smaller copies of this emblem are seen on top corners of the screen. Above the bigger emblem is the film title, with the following text underneath: |
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a letter "A" is seen with a pair of wings. Two smaller copies of this emblem are seen on top corners of the screen. Above the bigger emblem is the film title, with the following text underneath: |
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'''Availability:''' This logo is seen on ''The Borrowed Flat''. |
'''Availability:''' This logo is seen on ''The Borrowed Flat''. |
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===2nd Logo (1918)=== |
===2nd Logo (July 8, 1918)=== |
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[[File:American Film Company (1918 - The Ghost of Rosy Taylor).png|center|350px]] |
[[File:American Film Company (1918 - The Ghost of Rosy Taylor).png|center|350px]] |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a letter "A" is seen with a pair of wings. The credits of the film are over the logo. |
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a letter "A" is seen with a pair of wings. The credits of the film are over the logo. |
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Background
The American Film Manufacturing Company was an early American film production company. It was founded in Chicago in 1910 by Samuel S. Hutchinson, John Freuler, Charles J. Hite and Harry Aitken. In 1915, it changed its name to American Film Company. Their films were distributed by Mutual Film and later Pathé.
1st Logo (January 12, 1911)
Visuals: On a black background, a letter "A" is seen with a pair of wings. Two smaller copies of this emblem are seen on top corners of the screen. Above the bigger emblem is the film title, with the following text underneath:
American Film Mfg. Co.
Below the emblem is "Chicago."
Technique: A still painting filmed by a cameraman.
Audio: None.
Availability: This logo is seen on The Borrowed Flat.
2nd Logo (July 8, 1918)
Visuals: On a black background, a letter "A" is seen with a pair of wings. The credits of the film are over the logo.
Technique: A still painting filmed by a cameraman.
Audio: None.
Availability: This logo is seen on The Ghost of Rosy Taylor.
External Links
- American Film Manufacturing Company on Wikipedia