The Universal Film Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Laemmle, who emerged as president in July 1912, was the primary figure in the partnership with Dintenfass, Baumann, Kessel, Powers, Swanson, Horsley, and Brulatour. Eventually all would be bought out by Laemmle. The new Universal studio was a vertically integrated company, with movie production, distribution and exhibition venues all linked in the same corporate entity, the central element of the Studio system era. COUNT 5
QSN1 On what date was the incorporation of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company? ANS1 April 30, 1912 QSN2 In what state was the Universal Film Manufacturing Company incorporated? ANS2 New York QSN3 Who was the president of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company circa July 1912? ANS3 Laemmle QSN4 What was the fate of the other partners of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company? ANS4 bought out by Laemmle QSN5 Along with exhibition and distribution, what business did the Universal Film Manufacturing Company engage in? ANS5 movie production