Dyreda Art Film Corporation, also known as Dyreda Films, was a silent film production company in the U.S. Its productions included films about the

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. It was bought out by

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in 1915. Dyreda was formed by Frank L. Dyer, , J. Parker Read, Jr., and

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. Dawley wrote and directed the studio's first two films. He worked at

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before Dyreda. The Reliance Company studios in

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were used for filming and

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headed the camera department. Robert Nicholls was in charge of stage carpentry.

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had leading roles in a couple of the company's films.

Filmography

*'' One of Millions'' (1914) *'' In the Name of the Prince of Peace'' *'' Four Feathers'' (1915) *''

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'' (1915) *'' The Daughter of the People'' (1915)

References

{{Reflist Film production companies of the United States Silent film studios