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Originally Posted by Fbone
Edison's patents expired in 1913 and the MPPC's control in 1915. Many large studios moved during the 1920s and 1930s. Although some silent films were shot in So Cal prior to 1915.
Wouldn't Edison's patents affect those based in California also?
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From the first wikipedia link you quoted:
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The film patents wars of the early 20th century led to the spread of film companies across the U.S. Many worked with equipment for which they did not own the rights, and thus filming in New York could be dangerous; it was close to Edison's Company headquarters, and to agents the company set out to seize cameras.
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