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William Wadsworth Hodkinson (August 16, 1881 – June 2, 1971), known more commonly as W. W. Hodkinson, was born in Independence, Kansas. Known as The Man Who Invented Hollywood, he opened one of the first movie theaters in Ogden, Utah in 1907 and within just a few years changed the way movies were produced, distributed, and exhibited.
- August 16, 1881, Independence, Kansas
- June 2, 1971 (aged 89), Los Angeles, California
William Wadsworth Hodkinson opened his first film exchange in Ogden, Utah in 1907, at the age of 26. Within a few years he became Special Representative to the General Film Company representing the Motion Picture Patents Company in Salt Lake City and Los Angeles.
Overview. Born. August 16, 1881 · Pueblo, Colorado, USA. Died. June 2, 1971 · Los Angeles, California, USA. Birth name. William Wallace Hodkinson. Mini Bio. Pioneering film producer/distributor W.W. Hodkinson was born in Pueblo, CO, in 1881. He got into the motion picture business early, opening a theater in Ogden, UT, in 1907.
- August 16, 1881
- June 2, 1971
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W. W. Hodkinson Corporation. The W. W. Hodkinson Corporation was a film distribution corporation active during the silent era. It was established and run by the pioneer William Wadsworth Hodkinson who had previously been instrumental in the foundation of Paramount Pictures.
Jan 1, 1972 · James Hart (Editor), Frank Capra (Foreword) 3.17. 6 ratings0 reviews. I have called William Wadsworth Hodkinson, "the Man Who Invented Hollywood" knowing that a more correct title would be - the Man Who Invented the Business of Hollywood. Remembered today as the founder of Paramount Pictures, W. W. Hodkinson's accomplishments would place him ...
Title: W.W. Hodkinson papers. Creator: Hodkinson, W.W. (William Wadsworth) Identifier/Call Number: LSC.1171. Physical Description: 13.5 Linear Feet (27 boxes) Date (inclusive): 1881-1971. Abstract: W.W. (William Wallace) Hodkinson (1881-19710) opened one of the nation's first movie theaters in Ogden, Utah in 1907. He became a leading West Coast ...