JSul3 · 70-79
Universal studios did.
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Universal Studios did export and distribute movies internationally during the 1920s and 1930s.
Universal had an extensive international distribution network. They even opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, in 1926 which produced German-language films (and occasionally Hungarian or Polish) until 1936.
A significant portion of Universal's revenue during the silent film era (part of the 1920s) came from foreign markets, accounting for half of their total earnings. While the transition to sound film posed a challenge for international distribution, Universal adapted by producing multi-language versions of films using the same sets and scripts but with actors speaking different languages like Spanish or German. The 1930s also saw Universal's iconic horror movies, such as Dracula and Frankenstein, find popularity with both American and European audiences.
As you are aware, '31 Dracula had a Spanish version shot at night on the same sets as the Tod Browning American version with Bela Lugosi.
While not a silent film, '30 All Quiet On The Western Front caused quite a fire storm with Hitler, when it was released in Germany.
Info:
Universal Studios did export and distribute movies internationally during the 1920s and 1930s.
Universal had an extensive international distribution network. They even opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, in 1926 which produced German-language films (and occasionally Hungarian or Polish) until 1936.
A significant portion of Universal's revenue during the silent film era (part of the 1920s) came from foreign markets, accounting for half of their total earnings. While the transition to sound film posed a challenge for international distribution, Universal adapted by producing multi-language versions of films using the same sets and scripts but with actors speaking different languages like Spanish or German. The 1930s also saw Universal's iconic horror movies, such as Dracula and Frankenstein, find popularity with both American and European audiences.
As you are aware, '31 Dracula had a Spanish version shot at night on the same sets as the Tod Browning American version with Bela Lugosi.
While not a silent film, '30 All Quiet On The Western Front caused quite a fire storm with Hitler, when it was released in Germany.
Iwillwait · M
Not sure.