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What did Florence Lawrence do with Independent Moving Pictures Company?
Finding themselves at liberty, Florence Lawrence and Solter in 1909 were able to join the Independent Moving Pictures Company of America. The company, was looking for experienced filmmakers and actors.
Why were Florence Lawrence and Solter at liberty?
Florence Lawrence and Solter began looking for work, writing to the Essanay Company to offer their services. Essanay reported the offer to Biograph's head office, and they were promptly fired.
Did Florence Lawrence take the offer by IMP?
Independent Moving Pictures Company of America, founded by Carl Laemmle needing a star, lured Florence Lawrence away from Biograph by promising a marquee. First, Laemmle organized a publicity stunt
How did people react to Laemmle's organize publicity stunt after luring Florence Lawrence?
Carl Laemmle organized a publicity stunt by starting a rumor that Florence Lawrence had been killed by a street car in New York City. Then gained much media attention
What was the public reaction the first publicity stunt involving Florence Lawrence and IMP?
The fans in St. Louis were so thrilled to see Florence Lawrence alive that they grabbed at her and popped the buttons off her coat.
What happened after fans grabbed Florence Lawrence's coat buttons?
Carl Laemmle falsely claimed that Lawrence's St. Louis fans rushed Florence Lawrence in a frenzy and tore her clothes off. Partially due to Laemmle's ingenuity, the star system was born
What was the star system in filmmaking?
The star system was the method of creating, promoting and exploiting stars in Hollywood films. Movie studios would select promising young actors and glamorise and create personas for them.
Did Florence Lawrence demand higher wages?
Florence Lawrence became a household name. However, her fame also proved that the studio executives who had concerns over wage demands soon had their fears proved correct.

Question: Was she able to demand higher wages?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Florence Lawrence able to demand higher wages after her stardom?