page_title: The Foster Photoplay Company
hierarchical_section_title: The Foster Photoplay Company
caption_attribution_description: English: Photograph of William Foster of Foster Photoplay Company and personal letter head for William Foster http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Foster_Photoplay_Company
context_page_description: The Foster Photoplay Company was a film production company based in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1910 by William Foster. It is widely considered to be the first film production company established by an African-American featuring all African-American casts. The company released a number of critically acclaimed films, including The Railroad Porter, The Fall Guy, and The Butler. After the release of The Railroad Porter and The Fall Guy, the company also became known for their films' slapstick-style comedy.
context_section_description: The Foster Photoplay Company was a film production company based in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1910 by William Foster (also known as Juli Jones). It is widely considered to be the first film production company established by an African-American featuring all African-American casts. The company released a number of critically acclaimed films, including The Railroad Porter (1913), The Fall Guy (1913), and The Butler (1913). After the release of The Railroad Porter and The Fall Guy, the company also became known for their films' slapstick-style comedy.
caption: William Foster - Foster Photoplay Company
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