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What was a nickname of Florence Lawrence? | <text>What was a nickname of Florence Lawrence?</text><reasoning>Soon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the In... |
What actor did Laemmle promote? | <text>What actor did Laemmle promote?</text><reasoning>Soon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the Independent ... |
What was the name of Universal's German production unit? | <text>What was the name of Universal's German production unit?</text><reasoning>In 1926, Universal opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, under the direction of Joe Pasternak. This unit produced three to four films per year until 1936, migrating to Hungary and then Austria in the face of Hitle... |
Who ran Universal's German production unit? | <text>Who ran Universal's German production unit?</text><reasoning>In 1926, Universal opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, under the direction of Joe Pasternak. This unit produced three to four films per year until 1936, migrating to Hungary and then Austria in the face of Hitler's increasin... |
In what year did Deutsche Universal-Film AG open? | <text>In what year did Deutsche Universal-Film AG open?</text><reasoning>In 1926, Universal opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, under the direction of Joe Pasternak. This unit produced three to four films per year until 1936, migrating to Hungary and then Austria in the face of Hitler's inc... |
How many films did Universal's German subsidiary make yearly? | <text>How many films did Universal's German subsidiary make yearly?</text><reasoning>In 1926, Universal opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, under the direction of Joe Pasternak. This unit produced three to four films per year until 1936, migrating to Hungary and then Austria in the face of ... |
Along with Germany and Austria, where was Deutsche Universal-Film AG at one time based? | <text>Along with Germany and Austria, where was Deutsche Universal-Film AG at one time based?</text><reasoning>In 1926, Universal opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, under the direction of Joe Pasternak. This unit produced three to four films per year until 1936, migrating to Hungary and th... |
After a trip to what city did Carl Laemmle leave the dry goods business? | <text>After a trip to what city did Carl Laemmle leave the dry goods business?</text><reasoning>Universal Studios was founded by Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane[a] and Jules Brulatour. One story has Laemmle watching a box off... |
In what year was the Motion Picture Trust created? | <text>In what year was the Motion Picture Trust created?</text><reasoning>Universal Studios was founded by Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane[a] and Jules Brulatour. One story has Laemmle watching a box office for hours, countin... |
What notable historical figure was involved in the Motion Picture Trust? | <text>What notable historical figure was involved in the Motion Picture Trust?</text><reasoning>Universal Studios was founded by Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane[a] and Jules Brulatour. One story has Laemmle watching a box off... |
For what part of a motion picture projector did the Motion Picture Trust hold a patent? | <text>For what part of a motion picture projector did the Motion Picture Trust hold a patent?</text><reasoning>Universal Studios was founded by Carl Laemmle, Mark Dintenfass, Charles O. Baumann, Adam Kessel, Pat Powers, William Swanson, David Horsley, Robert H. Cochrane[a] and Jules Brulatour. One story has Laemmle wat... |
What is the name of the Spinifex people? | <text>What is the name of the Spinifex people?</text><reasoning>There are nevertheless a number of contemporary hunter-gatherer peoples who, after contact with other societies, continue their ways of life with very little external influence. One such group is the Pila Nguru (Spinifex people) of Western Australia, whose... |
Where do the Pila Nguru people live? | <text>Where do the Pila Nguru people live?</text><reasoning>There are nevertheless a number of contemporary hunter-gatherer peoples who, after contact with other societies, continue their ways of life with very little external influence. One such group is the Pila Nguru (Spinifex people) of Western Australia, whose hab... |
Who refuses contact with outsiders on Sentinel Island? | <text>Who refuses contact with outsiders on Sentinel Island?</text><reasoning>There are nevertheless a number of contemporary hunter-gatherer peoples who, after contact with other societies, continue their ways of life with very little external influence. One such group is the Pila Nguru (Spinifex people) of Western Au... |
Where are the Sentinelese and the Andaman Islands? | <text>Where are the Sentinelese and the Andaman Islands?</text><reasoning>There are nevertheless a number of contemporary hunter-gatherer peoples who, after contact with other societies, continue their ways of life with very little external influence. One such group is the Pila Nguru (Spinifex people) of Western Austra... |
When did the Russian Federation assume the Soviet Union's membership in the UN? | <text>When did the Russian Federation assume the Soviet Union's membership in the UN?</text><reasoning>On December 24, Yeltsin informed the Secretary-General of the United Nations that by agreement of the member states of the CIS Russian Federation would assume the membership of the Soviet Union in all UN organs (inclu... |
What was the new name given to the Russian SFSR after the resignation of Gorbachev? | <text>What was the new name given to the Russian SFSR after the resignation of Gorbachev?</text><reasoning>On December 24, Yeltsin informed the Secretary-General of the United Nations that by agreement of the member states of the CIS Russian Federation would assume the membership of the Soviet Union in all UN organs (i... |
Who was the first president of the Russian Federation? | <text>Who was the first president of the Russian Federation?</text><reasoning>On December 24, Yeltsin informed the Secretary-General of the United Nations that by agreement of the member states of the CIS Russian Federation would assume the membership of the Soviet Union in all UN organs (including permanent membership... |
In what periodical was the new sovereign status of the Russian Federation first published? | <text>In what periodical was the new sovereign status of the Russian Federation first published?</text><reasoning>On December 24, Yeltsin informed the Secretary-General of the United Nations that by agreement of the member states of the CIS Russian Federation would assume the membership of the Soviet Union in all UN or... |
Which company is directly above Universal Studios? | <text>Which company is directly above Universal Studios?</text><reasoning>Universal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's "Big Six" film studios. Its production studios are at 100 Universal... |
Which company runs NBC Universal? | <text>Which company runs NBC Universal?</text><reasoning>Universal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's "Big Six" film studios. Its production studios are at 100 Universal City Plaza Drive... |
What is the nickname given to the large studios of which Universal is a part? | <text>What is the nickname given to the large studios of which Universal is a part?</text><reasoning>Universal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's "Big Six" film studios. Its production s... |
When was Universal Studios created? | <text>When was Universal Studios created?</text><reasoning>Universal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's "Big Six" film studios. Its production studios are at 100 Universal City Plaza Dri... |
Where does Universal's filming take place? | <text>Where does Universal's filming take place?</text><reasoning>Universal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's "Big Six" film studios. Its production studios are at 100 Universal City Pl... |
What is another name for Universal Studios Inc.? | <text>What is another name for Universal Studios Inc.?</text><reasoning>Universal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's "Big Six" film studios. Its production studios are at 100 Universal C... |
Who is the ultimate owner of Universal Studios? | <text>Who is the ultimate owner of Universal Studios?</text><reasoning>Universal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's "Big Six" film studios. Its production studios are at 100 Universal Ci... |
What is the street address of Universal Studios' production studios? | <text>What is the street address of Universal Studios' production studios?</text><reasoning>Universal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's "Big Six" film studios. Its production studios ar... |
In what city and state are its production studios located? | <text>In what city and state are its production studios located?</text><reasoning>Universal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's "Big Six" film studios. Its production studios are at 100 U... |
In what city are Universal Studios' corporate offices located? | <text>In what city are Universal Studios' corporate offices located?</text><reasoning>Universal Studios Inc. (also known as Universal Pictures) is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's "Big Six" film studios. Its production studios are at 1... |
Along with Walt Disney, who created Oswald the Lucky Rabbit? | <text>Along with Walt Disney, who created Oswald the Lucky Rabbit?</text><reasoning>Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that ... |
Who owned the rights to Oswald? | <text>Who owned the rights to Oswald?</text><reasoning>Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for... |
Who produced an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit motion picture? | <text>Who produced an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit motion picture?</text><reasoning>Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disne... |
What character did Walt Disney create in 1928? | <text>What character did Walt Disney create in 1928?</text><reasoning>Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept ... |
What was the first animated short with synchronized sound? | <text>What was the first animated short with synchronized sound?</text><reasoning>Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Di... |
Along with Donald O'Connor and Bing Crosby, with whom did Gloria Jean star? | <text>Along with Donald O'Connor and Bing Crosby, with whom did Gloria Jean star?</text><reasoning>When Pasternak stopped producing Durbin's pictures, and she outgrew her screen persona and pursued more dramatic roles, the studio signed 13-year-old Gloria Jean for her own series of Pasternak musicals from 1939; she wen... |
Who played Destry in Destry Rides Again? | <text>Who played Destry in Destry Rides Again?</text><reasoning>When Pasternak stopped producing Durbin's pictures, and she outgrew her screen persona and pursued more dramatic roles, the studio signed 13-year-old Gloria Jean for her own series of Pasternak musicals from 1939; she went on to star with Bing Crosby, W. C... |
Prior to working at Universal, what studio employed Marlene Dietrich? | <text>Prior to working at Universal, what studio employed Marlene Dietrich?</text><reasoning>When Pasternak stopped producing Durbin's pictures, and she outgrew her screen persona and pursued more dramatic roles, the studio signed 13-year-old Gloria Jean for her own series of Pasternak musicals from 1939; she went on t... |
In what year was Destry Rides again produced? | <text>In what year was Destry Rides again produced?</text><reasoning>When Pasternak stopped producing Durbin's pictures, and she outgrew her screen persona and pursued more dramatic roles, the studio signed 13-year-old Gloria Jean for her own series of Pasternak musicals from 1939; she went on to star with Bing Crosby,... |
What was the first Universal film to use the three-strip Technicolor process? | <text>What was the first Universal film to use the three-strip Technicolor process?</text><reasoning>As Universal's main product had always been low-budget film, it was one of the last major studios to have a contract with Technicolor. The studio did not make use of the three-strip Technicolor process until Arabian Nig... |
What actress starred in Arabian Nights? | <text>What actress starred in Arabian Nights?</text><reasoning>As Universal's main product had always been low-budget film, it was one of the last major studios to have a contract with Technicolor. The studio did not make use of the three-strip Technicolor process until Arabian Nights (1942), starring Jon Hall and Mari... |
Along with Nelson Eddy, who starred in the Phantom of the Opera? | <text>Along with Nelson Eddy, who starred in the Phantom of the Opera?</text><reasoning>As Universal's main product had always been low-budget film, it was one of the last major studios to have a contract with Technicolor. The studio did not make use of the three-strip Technicolor process until Arabian Nights (1942), s... |
When was Universal's first version of the Phantom of the Opera made? | <text>When was Universal's first version of the Phantom of the Opera made?</text><reasoning>As Universal's main product had always been low-budget film, it was one of the last major studios to have a contract with Technicolor. The studio did not make use of the three-strip Technicolor process until Arabian Nights (1942... |
In what year was Arabian Nights produced? | <text>In what year was Arabian Nights produced?</text><reasoning>As Universal's main product had always been low-budget film, it was one of the last major studios to have a contract with Technicolor. The studio did not make use of the three-strip Technicolor process until Arabian Nights (1942), starring Jon Hall and Ma... |
Who became president of Universal after the Standard Capital takeover? | <text>Who became president of Universal after the Standard Capital takeover?</text><reasoning>Universal's 1936 Show Boat (released a little over a month later) became a critical and financial success, it was not enough to save the Laemmles' involvement with the studio. They were unceremoniously removed from the company... |
What notable female star left Universal after the Standard Capital takeover? | <text>What notable female star left Universal after the Standard Capital takeover?</text><reasoning>Universal's 1936 Show Boat (released a little over a month later) became a critical and financial success, it was not enough to save the Laemmles' involvement with the studio. They were unceremoniously removed from the c... |
Who was Universal's chairman of the board of directors after the Standard Captial takeover? | <text>Who was Universal's chairman of the board of directors after the Standard Captial takeover?</text><reasoning>Universal's 1936 Show Boat (released a little over a month later) became a critical and financial success, it was not enough to save the Laemmles' involvement with the studio. They were unceremoniously rem... |
Along with Margaret Sullavan, what notable film talent left Universal after the Standard Capital takeover? | <text>Along with Margaret Sullavan, what notable film talent left Universal after the Standard Capital takeover?</text><reasoning>Universal's 1936 Show Boat (released a little over a month later) became a critical and financial success, it was not enough to save the Laemmles' involvement with the studio. They were unce... |
In what year was Show Boat released? | <text>In what year was Show Boat released?</text><reasoning>Universal's 1936 Show Boat (released a little over a month later) became a critical and financial success, it was not enough to save the Laemmles' involvement with the studio. They were unceremoniously removed from the company they had founded. Because the Lae... |
Who did many of Universal-International's Arabian Nights films feature? | <text>Who did many of Universal-International's Arabian Nights films feature?</text><reasoning>In the 1950s, Universal-International resumed their series of Arabian Nights films, many starring Tony Curtis. The studio also had a success with monster and science fiction films produced by William Alland, with many directe... |
Who notably produced monster and science fiction films for Universal? | <text>Who notably produced monster and science fiction films for Universal?</text><reasoning>In the 1950s, Universal-International resumed their series of Arabian Nights films, many starring Tony Curtis. The studio also had a success with monster and science fiction films produced by William Alland, with many directed ... |
What Universal director was known for his melodramas? | <text>What Universal director was known for his melodramas?</text><reasoning>In the 1950s, Universal-International resumed their series of Arabian Nights films, many starring Tony Curtis. The studio also had a success with monster and science fiction films produced by William Alland, with many directed by Jack Arnold. ... |
Who directed monster movies for Universal? | <text>Who directed monster movies for Universal?</text><reasoning>In the 1950s, Universal-International resumed their series of Arabian Nights films, many starring Tony Curtis. The studio also had a success with monster and science fiction films produced by William Alland, with many directed by Jack Arnold. Other succe... |
Who produced melodramas for Universal? | <text>Who produced melodramas for Universal?</text><reasoning>In the 1950s, Universal-International resumed their series of Arabian Nights films, many starring Tony Curtis. The studio also had a success with monster and science fiction films produced by William Alland, with many directed by Jack Arnold. Other successes... |
Universal's deal with what company ended in 2013? | <text>Universal's deal with what company ended in 2013?</text><reasoning>Universal's multi-year film financing deal with Elliott Management expired in 2013. In July 2013, Universal made an agreement with Legendary Pictures to market, co-finance, and distribute Legendary's films for five years starting in 2014, the year... |
With whom did Universal sign a marketing and distribution deal in July 2013? | <text>With whom did Universal sign a marketing and distribution deal in July 2013?</text><reasoning>Universal's multi-year film financing deal with Elliott Management expired in 2013. In July 2013, Universal made an agreement with Legendary Pictures to market, co-finance, and distribute Legendary's films for five years... |
How many years is the deal with Legendary Pictures intended to run? | <text>How many years is the deal with Legendary Pictures intended to run?</text><reasoning>Universal's multi-year film financing deal with Elliott Management expired in 2013. In July 2013, Universal made an agreement with Legendary Pictures to market, co-finance, and distribute Legendary's films for five years starting... |
In what year did Universal's deal with Legendary Pictures begin? | <text>In what year did Universal's deal with Legendary Pictures begin?</text><reasoning>Universal's multi-year film financing deal with Elliott Management expired in 2013. In July 2013, Universal made an agreement with Legendary Pictures to market, co-finance, and distribute Legendary's films for five years starting in... |
In what year did Universal release three billion-dollar films? | <text>In what year did Universal release three billion-dollar films?</text><reasoning>As of 2015, Universal is the only studio to have released three billion-dollar films in one year; this distinction was achieved in 2015 with Furious 7, Jurassic World and Minions.</reasoning><output>2015</output> |
Along with Jurassic World and Furious 7, what billion-dollar film was released by Universal in 2015? | <text>Along with Jurassic World and Furious 7, what billion-dollar film was released by Universal in 2015?</text><reasoning>As of 2015, Universal is the only studio to have released three billion-dollar films in one year; this distinction was achieved in 2015 with Furious 7, Jurassic World and Minions.</reasoning><outp... |
How many studios have released three billion-dollar films in one year? | <text>How many studios have released three billion-dollar films in one year?</text><reasoning>As of 2015, Universal is the only studio to have released three billion-dollar films in one year; this distinction was achieved in 2015 with Furious 7, Jurassic World and Minions.</reasoning><output>Universal is the only studi... |
Who was the directorial partner of Walter Wanger? | <text>Who was the directorial partner of Walter Wanger?</text><reasoning>During the war years Universal did have a co-production arrangement with producer Walter Wanger and his partner, director Fritz Lang, lending the studio some amount of prestige productions. Universal's core audience base was still found in the nei... |
In what period did Basil Rathbone star in a series of Sherlock Holmes films? | <text>In what period did Basil Rathbone star in a series of Sherlock Holmes films?</text><reasoning>During the war years Universal did have a co-production arrangement with producer Walter Wanger and his partner, director Fritz Lang, lending the studio some amount of prestige productions. Universal's core audience base... |
In what period did film versions of Inner Sanctum Mysteries appear? | <text>In what period did film versions of Inner Sanctum Mysteries appear?</text><reasoning>During the war years Universal did have a co-production arrangement with producer Walter Wanger and his partner, director Fritz Lang, lending the studio some amount of prestige productions. Universal's core audience base was stil... |
What was the studio that Alfred Hitchcock normally worked for? | <text>What was the studio that Alfred Hitchcock normally worked for?</text><reasoning>During the war years Universal did have a co-production arrangement with producer Walter Wanger and his partner, director Fritz Lang, lending the studio some amount of prestige productions. Universal's core audience base was still fou... |
What film studio was brought back in May 2015? | <text>What film studio was brought back in May 2015?</text><reasoning>In June 2014, Universal Partnerships took over licensing consumer products for NBC and Sprout with expectation that all licensing would eventually be centralized within NBCUniversal. In May 2015, Gramercy Pictures was revived by Focus Features as a g... |
What division of NBCUniversal revived Gramercy Pictures? | <text>What division of NBCUniversal revived Gramercy Pictures?</text><reasoning>In June 2014, Universal Partnerships took over licensing consumer products for NBC and Sprout with expectation that all licensing would eventually be centralized within NBCUniversal. In May 2015, Gramercy Pictures was revived by Focus Featu... |
What genre of films will Gramercy be responsible for creating? | <text>What genre of films will Gramercy be responsible for creating?</text><reasoning>In June 2014, Universal Partnerships took over licensing consumer products for NBC and Sprout with expectation that all licensing would eventually be centralized within NBCUniversal. In May 2015, Gramercy Pictures was revived by Focus... |
Bell was gifted at art, poetry, and what? | <text>Bell was gifted at art, poetry, and what?</text><reasoning>From his early years, Bell showed a sensitive nature and a talent for art, poetry, and music that was encouraged by his mother. With no formal training, he mastered the piano and became the family's pianist. Despite being normally quiet and introspective,... |
What did Bell succeed at without being taught? | <text>What did Bell succeed at without being taught?</text><reasoning>From his early years, Bell showed a sensitive nature and a talent for art, poetry, and music that was encouraged by his mother. With no formal training, he mastered the piano and became the family's pianist. Despite being normally quiet and introspec... |
How old was Bell when his mom started to go deaf? | <text>How old was Bell when his mom started to go deaf?</text><reasoning>From his early years, Bell showed a sensitive nature and a talent for art, poetry, and music that was encouraged by his mother. With no formal training, he mastered the piano and became the family's pianist. Despite being normally quiet and intros... |
What part of his mom's head would Bell talk into? | <text>What part of his mom's head would Bell talk into?</text><reasoning>From his early years, Bell showed a sensitive nature and a talent for art, poetry, and music that was encouraged by his mother. With no formal training, he mastered the piano and became the family's pianist. Despite being normally quiet and intros... |
What did Bell research because of his mom's deafness? | <text>What did Bell research because of his mom's deafness?</text><reasoning>From his early years, Bell showed a sensitive nature and a talent for art, poetry, and music that was encouraged by his mother. With no formal training, he mastered the piano and became the family's pianist. Despite being normally quiet and in... |
Who directed Blind Husbands? | <text>Who directed Blind Husbands?</text><reasoning>Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy near... |
In what year was Foolish Wives produced? | <text>In what year was Foolish Wives produced?</text><reasoning>Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This... |
Who starred in The Phantom of the Opera? | <text>Who starred in The Phantom of the Opera?</text><reasoning>Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This... |
What year saw a film version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame? | <text>What year saw a film version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame?</text><reasoning>Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing t... |
Who was at one time Laemmle's personal secretary? | <text>Who was at one time Laemmle's personal secretary?</text><reasoning>Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on d... |
In what year was United World Pictures founded? | <text>In what year was United World Pictures founded?</text><reasoning>In 1945, the British entrepreneur J. Arthur Rank, hoping to expand his American presence, bought into a four-way merger with Universal, the independent company International Pictures, and producer Kenneth Young. The new combine, United World Picture... |
What producer was involved in the founding of United World Pictures? | <text>What producer was involved in the founding of United World Pictures?</text><reasoning>In 1945, the British entrepreneur J. Arthur Rank, hoping to expand his American presence, bought into a four-way merger with Universal, the independent company International Pictures, and producer Kenneth Young. The new combine,... |
How long did United World Pictures last? | <text>How long did United World Pictures last?</text><reasoning>In 1945, the British entrepreneur J. Arthur Rank, hoping to expand his American presence, bought into a four-way merger with Universal, the independent company International Pictures, and producer Kenneth Young. The new combine, United World Pictures, was ... |
Who was the head of production at Universal-International Pictures? | <text>Who was the head of production at Universal-International Pictures?</text><reasoning>In 1945, the British entrepreneur J. Arthur Rank, hoping to expand his American presence, bought into a four-way merger with Universal, the independent company International Pictures, and producer Kenneth Young. The new combine, ... |
Who was William Goetz's father-in-law? | <text>Who was William Goetz's father-in-law?</text><reasoning>In 1945, the British entrepreneur J. Arthur Rank, hoping to expand his American presence, bought into a four-way merger with Universal, the independent company International Pictures, and producer Kenneth Young. The new combine, United World Pictures, was a ... |
What is Bell most famous for inventing? | <text>What is Bell most famous for inventing?</text><reasoning>Alexander Graham Bell (March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922) was a Scottish-born[N 3] scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone.</reasoning><output>telephone</output> |
What year did Bell die? | <text>What year did Bell die?</text><reasoning>Alexander Graham Bell (March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922) was a Scottish-born[N 3] scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone.</reasoning><output>1922</output> |
What was special about his telephone? | <text>What was special about his telephone?</text><reasoning>Alexander Graham Bell (March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922) was a Scottish-born[N 3] scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone.</reasoning><output>practical</output> |
What is Bell's full name? | <text>What is Bell's full name?</text><reasoning>Alexander Graham Bell (March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922) was a Scottish-born[N 3] scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone.</reasoning><output>Alexander Graham Bell</output> |
What is Bell famous for inventing? | <text>What is Bell famous for inventing?</text><reasoning>Alexander Graham Bell (March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922) was a Scottish-born[N 3] scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone.</reasoning><output>telephone</output> |
During what period were the Little Tough Guys films produced? | <text>During what period were the Little Tough Guys films produced?</text><reasoning>By the early 1940s, the company was concentrating on lower-budget productions that were the company's main staple: westerns, melodramas, serials and sequels to the studio's horror pictures, the latter now solely B pictures. The studio ... |
Over what span were the Baby Sandy films made? | <text>Over what span were the Baby Sandy films made?</text><reasoning>By the early 1940s, the company was concentrating on lower-budget productions that were the company's main staple: westerns, melodramas, serials and sequels to the studio's horror pictures, the latter now solely B pictures. The studio fostered many s... |
In what period did Universal produce Hugh Herbert comedies? | <text>In what period did Universal produce Hugh Herbert comedies?</text><reasoning>By the early 1940s, the company was concentrating on lower-budget productions that were the company's main staple: westerns, melodramas, serials and sequels to the studio's horror pictures, the latter now solely B pictures. The studio fo... |
When did Universal make Tom Mix westerns? | <text>When did Universal make Tom Mix westerns?</text><reasoning>By the early 1940s, the company was concentrating on lower-budget productions that were the company's main staple: westerns, melodramas, serials and sequels to the studio's horror pictures, the latter now solely B pictures. The studio fostered many series... |
In what span did Universal produce westerns with Kirby Grant? | <text>In what span did Universal produce westerns with Kirby Grant?</text><reasoning>By the early 1940s, the company was concentrating on lower-budget productions that were the company's main staple: westerns, melodramas, serials and sequels to the studio's horror pictures, the latter now solely B pictures. The studio ... |
What company did MCA create in 1964? | <text>What company did MCA create in 1964?</text><reasoning>The long-awaited takeover of Universal Pictures by MCA, Inc. happened in mid-1962 as part of the MCA-Decca Records merger. The company reverted in name to Universal Pictures. As a final gesture before leaving the talent agency business, virtually every MCA cli... |
What new name was given to Revue Productions in 1966? | <text>What new name was given to Revue Productions in 1966?</text><reasoning>The long-awaited takeover of Universal Pictures by MCA, Inc. happened in mid-1962 as part of the MCA-Decca Records merger. The company reverted in name to Universal Pictures. As a final gesture before leaving the talent agency business, virtua... |
What was the company formed by the merger of Universal and NBC? | <text>What was the company formed by the merger of Universal and NBC?</text><reasoning>The long-awaited takeover of Universal Pictures by MCA, Inc. happened in mid-1962 as part of the MCA-Decca Records merger. The company reverted in name to Universal Pictures. As a final gesture before leaving the talent agency busine... |
When did Universal inaugurate its studio tour subsidiary? | <text>When did Universal inaugurate its studio tour subsidiary?</text><reasoning>The long-awaited takeover of Universal Pictures by MCA, Inc. happened in mid-1962 as part of the MCA-Decca Records merger. The company reverted in name to Universal Pictures. As a final gesture before leaving the talent agency business, vi... |
What were his relatives known for working on? | <text>What were his relatives known for working on?</text><reasoning>Bell's father, grandfather, and brother had all been associated with work on elocution and speech, and both his mother and wife were deaf, profoundly influencing Bell's life's work. His research on hearing and speech further led him to experiment with... |
What was interesting about his mother and wife? | <text>What was interesting about his mother and wife?</text><reasoning>Bell's father, grandfather, and brother had all been associated with work on elocution and speech, and both his mother and wife were deaf, profoundly influencing Bell's life's work. His research on hearing and speech further led him to experiment wi... |
In what country did Bell patent his telephone? | <text>In what country did Bell patent his telephone?</text><reasoning>Bell's father, grandfather, and brother had all been associated with work on elocution and speech, and both his mother and wife were deaf, profoundly influencing Bell's life's work. His research on hearing and speech further led him to experiment wit... |
What did Bell never put in his study? | <text>What did Bell never put in his study?</text><reasoning>Bell's father, grandfather, and brother had all been associated with work on elocution and speech, and both his mother and wife were deaf, profoundly influencing Bell's life's work. His research on hearing and speech further led him to experiment with hearing... |
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