Betzwood Motion Picture Studio
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Founded by film pioneer Siegmund Lubin in 1912 and later owned and operated by Wolf Brothers, Inc. of Philadelphia (1917-1922), this studio was the site of production for over 100 films of various genres. With both electric and daylight stages, its own power plant, and a complete processing laboratory, the 350-acre studio was world famous as one of the largest and most advanced studios of its time
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