Progress in the Motion Picture Industry: September, 1927 Report of the Progress Committee

Carl E. Egeler, A. S. Howell, Wm. V. D. Kelly, J. H. Kurlander, Rowland Rogers, J. I. Crabtree, R. P. Devault, Carl L. Gregory, Kenneth Hickman

Perhaps the most striking occurrence since the last meeting of the Society, one which has affected the entire industry and which promises to leave a permanent impression, is the wave of economy that struck the motion picture studios late last spring. Appearing first in the form of threatened salary cuts1 which met with furious opposition from those affected, it rebounded and swept over the managements and their production practices. Criticism of the wasteful production methods in vogue was incited and various methods of reducing costs were discussed. At a meeting of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences a comprehensive agreement was reached, involving producers, writers, directors, actors, and all other studio workers, whereby it is expected that a noticeable decrease in studio costs will be evidenced.2

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1927-09
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Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J06587