Solax map by Emile Cohl

A map of the approaches to the proposed Hudson River (George Washington) Bridge, annotated in the late 1920s by Eclair animator Emile Cohl, indicating the locations of various studios Solax Eclair and the homes of other members of the french filmmaking community

Madame Alice Blaché, the presiding genius of the Solax Company

.“The entire studio and factor were planned by

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Madame Alice Blaché, the presiding genius of the Solax Company. She is a remarkable personality, combining a true artistic temperament with executive ability and business acumen. Every detail of the making of a Solax picture comes directly under her personal supervision. She takes full responsibility for the Solax product… her judgement is hardly to be questioned.”

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