Filmways Pictures was a division of Filmways, Inc., a company founded in 1952 by Martin Ransohoff and Edwin Kasper. Initially focused on television commercials and documentaries, Filmways expanded into television and film production. The studio is remembered for producing popular TV shows like The Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres, and The Addams Family.
In the film industry, Filmways Pictures produced notable movies such as The Sandpiper, The Cincinnati Kid, Dressed to Kill, and Blow Out. The company also acquired American International Pictures in 1979, which further expanded its film portfolio. However, Filmways Pictures was short-lived as a standalone entity, folding into Orion Pictures in 1982. Today, much of its film library is owned by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM).
It’s fascinating how Filmways left its mark on both television and cinema during its time. Do you have a favorite show or movie from their catalog?
