Alco Films, established as Alco Film Corporation, was a short-lived American film distributor established in New York City during the silent film era in 1914. [1] It was co-founded by Al Lichtman. [2] The company worked to establish exclusive distribution deals with movie theater networks for its films. [3] It entered bankruptcy proceedings in 1915 after internal strife, [3] but the shareholders reorganized as Metro Pictures in January 1915. [4]
Alco Films, established as Alco Film Corporation, was a short-lived American film distributor established in New York City during the silent film era in 1914. [1] It was co-founded by Al Lichtman. [2] The company worked to establish exclusive distribution deals with movie theater networks for its films. [3] It entered bankruptcy proceedings in 1915 after internal strife, [3] but the shareholders reorganized as Metro Pictures in January 1915. [4]