Private company

Gem Motion Picture Company

American film studio1

Gem Motion Picture Company was an American silent-era film studio. It was co-founded by filmmaker Stanner E.V. Taylor and his wife, actress Marion Leonard in 1911. After management issues, the company evolved to primarily act as a producer of short comedies starring Billy Quirk.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Moving Picture News (1911) (1911) (14595571019)
Photo: Internet Archive Book Images, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons3

Gem Motion Picture Company was an American silent-era film studio. It was co-founded by filmmaker Stanner E.V. Taylor and his wife, actress Marion Leonard in 1911. After management issues, the company evolved to primarily act as a producer of short comedies starring Billy Quirk.2

Timeline

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