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United Artists Corporation ( UA) was an American production and distribution company founded in 1919 by D.W. Griffith, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks as a venture premised on allowing actors to control their own interests rather than being dependent upon commercial studios.
- Beverly Hills, California, United States
- Motion pictures, Television shows
United Artists (UA) was an American film and television entertainment studio founded in 1919 by D. W. Griffith, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks. This is a list of feature films originally produced or distributed by United Artists, including those made overseas.
Release DateTitleJanuary 18, 1920January 27, 1920April 25, 1920May 16, 1920- (May 17, 1930-October 23, 1967) Visuals: An elongated black hexagon is seen on a varying background, usually some sort of parchment, with a 3-layer white outline inside of it.
- (October 30, 1942-July 17, 1943) Visuals: There is a design of a bald eagle with the words "UNITED ARTISTS" in front. Above this "A" is seen, and below it "Release" is seen.
- (June 13, 1967-August 3, 1968) Visuals: A large black circle is seen with the words "UNITED ARTISTS" centered within it as cote outs. The "U" and "A" are much larger than the rest of the text, and overlap each other.
- (June 19, 1968-August 4, 1976) Visuals: It starts with two sets of blue lines going into place one by one on a black background. One line turns to the left, another turns to the right, and so on.
Nov 13, 2009 · Learn about the history of United Artists, the film studio founded by Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith in 1919. Discover how UA produced and distributed classic films, faced financial challenges and changed hands over the decades.
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Mar 28, 2024 · United Artists Corporation, major investor in and distributor of independently produced motion pictures in the United States.The corporation was formed in 1919 by Charlie Chaplin, the comedy star; Mary Pickford and her husband, Douglas Fairbanks, the popular film stars; and D.W. Griffith, the director who was a pioneer in the development of camera techniques.
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May 26, 2021 · United Artists was the first American independent film studio founded by four silent film legends in 1919. Now it belongs to Amazon after its acquisition of MGM, which also owns the rights to James Bond, Rocky, and other franchises.
Apr 8, 2019 · United Artists was a distribution company for independent producers in Hollywood, created by four stars in 1919. It guaranteed artistic control and improved profits for filmmakers, challenging the monopolist industry and the Paramount decrees. Learn how it evolved over time and its legacy in the film industry.
