Christie Film Company
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Christie Film Company was an American pioneer motion picture company founded in
While Charles served almost exclusively in administration, it was Al Christie who made the films. Al had worked with
The Christies in Hollywood
In June 1912, Nestor Studios became part of the newly formed
Unlike some of the "over the top comedies" being produced at the time, Christie Studios emphasized situational comedy that sometimes featured show girls in skimpy costumes. As comedy specialists, the Christie Film Company debuted comedy actors
In 1921, Canadian Mary Pickford was a driving force behind the creation of the Motion Picture Relief Fund, an organization designed to help actors who had fallen on hard times. Christie Film Company supported this and Charles Christie played a major role, serving on the first Board of Trustees.
By 1922, the brothers were so successful that they set up Christie Realty Corporation with $1 million in capital stock.
The Christie brothers welcomed Canadian talent and stars such as
Demise of company
However, the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression devastated many businesses and in January 1933, the Christie brothers companies went into receivership and their studio assets were acquired by another large film making company[by whom?].
Gallery of Female Christie Comics
References
- ^ Standing, left to right: Harry Rattenbury, George French, Anton Nagy (cameraman), Al Christie, Eddie Barry, Charles Christie, unidentified cameraman, Horace Davis, unknown, Mr Lyons. Seated: Lee Moran, Ukulele Jane, Edie Lyons, Betty Compson, Billie Rhodes, Ray Gallagher, Stella Adams, Neal Burns. On the floor: Joseph Janecke, Gus Alexander, unknown.
- Paul Zollo, Hollywood Remembered
- Gregory Paul Williams, The Story of Hollywood By Gregory Paul Williams, page 62