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The Independent
By DANNY
A most important part of this tremendous industry.
Essential ; almost vital, indeed, to its development and growth.
Over the long stretch of years. From the earliest days. You will find the producer of independent pictures an outstanding figure. Always fighting; always in the forefront of the fray.
It was the spirit of the Independent that broke up the old General Film Company. It is that self same spirit which will always keep the Independent as such an important part of this business.
The Independent producer and distributor — the independent exhibitor — -the independent in every branch — is the life blood of motion pictures. Take him away. Kill that Independence, and what would be left?
Try and recall a great, important picture up to a year or so ago. And then also recall that an independent made it. During the past few years the larger organizations have been producing notable, outstanding and great pictures. It is to be hoped they will continue. Because the industry needs all it can obtain. From any source whatsoever. But the independent has always been doing the pioneering work. And probably will continue.
The first run situation in many of the larger cities is practically blocked out not only to the independent producer but to many of the larger and older concerns, but even so, the Independent does not despair. He fights his way through. Many deserving excellent box office attractions made by the so-called Independent Producer do not begin to obtain the recognition they deserve from larger and more important houses. This may be due to block booking or to other conditions, but the fact remains that the Independent suffers.
During the past year the Independent producers and distributors have organized. They have an active, worthy organization. It is to be hoped that it will do much — because much is needed — to bring even greater confidence, greater enthusiasm, into the ranks of the Independents.
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