Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1927
Block-booking cease-and-desist order
The FTC concluded that block booking was an unfair trade practice and ordered the corporation to stop the practice and revise theater purchasing policies. The company disputed the findings and delayed or contested compliance.
1921
Federal Trade Commission antitrust case
The FTC accused Famous Players–Lasky, associated companies, and executives of restraint of trade. The allegations focused on block booking and the use of theater acquisitions and competitive tactics to pressure independent exhibitors.