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Expansion to Cinema Distribution
- When
- 1896
- Where
- Paris, France
Charles Pathé expanded the company's business to distribute cinema projection equipment after seeing the Edison Kinetoscope in London.
Following the acquisition of Eastman Kodak patent rights in Europe, the company secured licenses for film stock in theatres throughout France. This marked the transition from phonograph sales to cinema distribution.
Sources
- Charles Pathé Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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