1916
1916-01-01 Gunby Brothers Deny Sale of Studio and Laboratories
Reports that Gunby Brothers deny having sold their Ridgefield Park studio and laboratories, stating that the property has instead been leased to another company and disputing claims of its sale or use by others.
1916-01-01 New Million-Dollar Company
Announces the formation of a reorganized Equity Motion Picture Company through a combination with the Public Service Film Company, with Billy B. Van as president and plans to begin production at Ridgefield Park, New Jersey while continuing to feature Van and the Beaumont sisters.
1916-01-01 Scenarios Wanted
Briefly notes that the Equity Motion Picture Company is seeking scenarios for two- or more-reel comedies featuring Billy B. Van and the Beaumont sisters.
1916-09-30 Russel's Monarch Feature Ready
Reports that Bob Russell has organized the Monarch Photoplay Company and completed its first feature, the six-reel Common Sense Brackett, produced at Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire.
1916-11-04 Common Sense Brackett
Reviews Bob Russell’s Monarch production Common Sense Brackett, describing it as a rural drama with strong audience appeal and favorable box office prospects.
1916-12-02 List of Current Film Release Dates
Monarch Photo-Play Co., Inc.
October - Common Sense Brackett (Six parts - Drama