When the movies came from Niles

About This Item

KPIX documentary film from 1964 about the early film career of Gilbert M. "Bronco Billy" Anderson (b. Max Aronson 1880 d. 1971) and the Essanay Film Company in Niles (California), which produced westerns, comedies and other features between 1912-16. Includes extensive scenes of silent films produced at the studio (including early Charlie Chaplin features), recollections of life on the studio lot in Niles, reflections on Anderson's contribution to the western movie genre and views of him accepting an honorary Oscar for his work in 1958. This film was narrated by Don Brice, Gilbert M. Anderson and Bill Cato and written and produced by Ray Hubbard.

Originally aired on
KPIX-TV
Date aired
1964
Recording medium
16mm b&w, optical sound film
52:49
Rights for this video belong to
CBS5 KPIX-TV
Type of material
documentary film
Identifier
KPIX 146819
Views
5734

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