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Motion Picture News, New York, November 28, 1925.

Joseph M. Schenck, president of United Artists

(...) Photo, Exhibitors Herald and

Moving Picture World, Feb. 18, 1928, detail

„Mr. Chaplin has been in San Francisco for some time“

Editorial content. „United Artists, M-G-M. Merger

of Distribution Likely

      T.O.C.C. and M.P.T.O.A. Committee Wire Protests

      New York, N. Y., November 19 – Joseph M. Schenck,

chairman of the board of directors of United Artists,

in response of to a query telegraphed the following statement

to William A. Johnston, editor of The Motion Picture News:

      ,We hope to bring our negotiations to a successful

conclusion by the middle of next week. We propose to combine

the distributing offices of both organizations (United

Artists and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) into one, effecting a healthy

economy.‘“ (...)

      „Commenting on rumors to the effect that Chaplin

was endeavoring to block the merger, Arthur Kelly, representing

Mr. Chaplin in the East, and treasurer of United Artists,

said:

      ,Mr. Chaplin has been in San Francisco for some time,

working on the scenario of his next picture.

      ,He returned to Los Angeles on Wednesday of this

week and is doubtless now taking part in the conferences.

He has issued no statement, but I can say that if Mr.

Chaplin agrees to the move it will be on the definite assurance

that the aims for which United Artists was formed are

not sacrificed.

     ,In other words, he will want to be very sure that

United Artists‘ pictures are sold separately and on their

own merits.‘“ (...)

      Third of seven photos: Charles Chaplin.

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