Siegmund Lubin
(1851-1923)
film pioneer and 1st movie mogul
Commemorated on 3 plaques
Betzwood Motion Picture Studio. Founded by film pioneer Siegmund Lubin in 1912 and later owned and operated by Wolf Brothers, Inc. of Philadelphia (1917-1922), this studio was the site of production for over 100 films of various genres. With both electric and daylight stages, its own power plant, and a complete processing laboratory, the 350-acre studio was world famous as one of the largest and most advanced studios of its time
Near Route 363 and Route 422 expressway, Norristown, PA, United States where they founded
Siegmund Lubin (1851-1923). Some of the nation's earliest motion pictures were made here between 1897 and 1899 in the backyard of film pioneer Lubin's home. Vaudeville and burlesque routines, boxing matches, circus performers, animal acts, and a Passion Play were among the subjects he filmed.
1608 N 15th St., Philadelphia, PA, United States where they was
Siegmund Lubin (1851-1923). A motion picture pioneer, famed as the first movie mogul. In optical shop here in 1897, began his empire of six studios in five states. His technical genius and marketing skill did much to popularize the medium. Bankrupt by 1916; died in obscurity.
21 S 8th St., Philadelphia, PA, United States where they worked