Tilford Cinema Corporation
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film production |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Founder | Walter Ford Tilford, Thomas W. Switzler |
| Defunct | Error: All values must be integers (help) |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Films |
Tilford Cinema Corporation, also referred to as Tilford Cinema Studios, was a film production company headquartered in New York City with additional studio operations located in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1920 by Walter Ford Tilford alongside Thomas W. Switzler, the firm was among the first to implement the studio-for-hire business model. Despite experiencing a short-lived period of prosperity, the company discontinued its activities by the mid-1920s.
History
Tilford Cinema Corporation was launched in 1920 under the guidance of Walter Ford Tilford and Thomas W. Switzler, quickly establishing itself as a forerunner in providing studio space and set rentals through the studio-for-hire approach. The company supported productions such as The Purple Highway, utilizing facilities based in Miami for filming purposes.
In 1922, the corporation broadened its scope by purchasing Gotham Pictures, bringing Wiard Boppo Ihnen on board as a co-owner and secretary. Although several films released in 1924 yielded profitable returns, financial difficulties eventually led to the suspension of production activities by the mid-1920s.
Filmography
- Slim Shoulders (1922)
- Destiny's Isle (1922)
- Another Scandal (1924), based on the novel by Cosmo Hamilton
- Miami (1924)
- Ramshackle House (1924)