The King of the Movies: Film Pioneer Siegmund Lubin

About this book

In addition to detailing the life and career of Siegmund Lubin of Philadelphia this work explores the complex character of AmericaOs first Jewish movie mogul and separates his accomplishments as a film pioneer from the myths he himself helped create. Along with descriptions of his studios in Pennsylvania the book also provides accounts of LubinOs studios in California and Florida and his companyOs location work in Arizona New Mexico New Jersey and New England.