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Charles Herbert Christie (April 13, 1882 – October 1, 1955) and Alfred Ernest Christie (November 23, 1886 – April 14, 1951) were Canadian motion picture entrepreneurs.
Christie Film Company was an American pioneer motion picture company founded in Hollywood, California by Al Christie and Charles Christie, two brothers from London, Ontario, Canada. It made comedies. While Charles served almost exclusively in administration, it was Al Christie who made the films.
Al Christie. Producer: Mrs. Plum's Pudding. Al Christie began his career in 1909 with the Nestor Company. In 1912 he was put in charge of production for a series of westerns. By 1916 he had set up his own production company that produced comedy two-reelers and occasionally a full-length feature. He was the brother of producer/director Charles ...
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- London, Ontario, Canada
- January 1, 1
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Aug 3, 2023 · Al Christie (right) was a London native and director, producer and writer mostly known for his comedic films in the silent and Golden eras of Hollywood. (Submitted by the...
Al Christie began his career in 1909 with the Nestor Company. In 1912 he was put in charge of production for a series of westerns. By 1916 he had set up his own production company that produced comedy two-reelers and occasionally a full-length feature.
- October 23, 1881
- April 14, 1951
Remembering movie comedy pioneer Al Christie and several Vitagraph Studios comedians - including John Bunny and Larry Semon - whose shorts are included in a new Kino Classics DVD set.
Dec 8, 2011 · The Al Christie papers at the American Heritage Center contain many scripts, synopses, and outlines for silent films. Not all of these films have survived. The production files from the Christie studio offer insight into what it took to make and market silent films. Share this: Facebook. X. Like this: Loading...
