In addition to detailing the life and career of Siegmund Lubin of Philadelphia, this work explores the complex character of America's first Jewish movie mogul and separates his accomplishments as a film pioneer from the myths he himself helped create. Along with descriptions of his studios in Pennsylvania, the book also provides accounts of Lubin's studios in California and Florida and his company's location work in Arizona, New Mexico, New Jersey, and New England.

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