Events tagged with "artistic freedom"

Historical Events tagged with "artistic freedom"

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Entertainment

Founding of United Artists by Film Icons

February 5th, 1919 106 years ago

Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D. W. Griffith founded United Artists to gain creative control over their films. Displeased with the constraints imposed by studios, these cinematic pioneers aimed to prioritize artistic freedom. The creation of the production company represented a significant shift in the film industry, allowing influential filmmakers to retain ownership of their works. This initiative marked a new era of independence and collaboration in Hollywood.