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American Releasing Corporation

Defunct American film company

The American Releasing Corporation was an American film distribution company active during the silent era. The company was founded in 1920, but was primarily active from 1922 until 1923, producing or handling films of a generally higher quality than many independent studios who specialized in Poverty Row second features.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1920Founded1
  • Industryfilm distribution1

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Photo: Nell Shipman Productions Inc. / Sierra Pictures / American Releasing Corporation, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The American Releasing Corporation was an American film distribution company active during the silent era. The company was founded in 1920, but was primarily active from 1922 until 1923, producing or handling films of a generally higher quality than many independent studios who specialized in Poverty Row second features.2

Timeline

  1. 1923Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1920Founded Founded1

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