Independent Moving Pictures
The Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP) was a motion picture studio and production company founded in 1909 by Carl Laemmle. The company was based in New York City, with production facilities in Fort Lee, New Jersey. In 1912, IMP merged with several other production companies to form Universal Film Manufacturing Company, later renamed Universal Pictures Company with Laemmle as president.
"I.M.P." redirects here. Not to be confused with Immediate Murder Professionals.Founded
March 12, 1909
United States
April 30, 1912
Universal Pictures (Carl Laemmle)
Cohn-Brandt-Cohn (CBC) Film Sales Corporation (Cohn Brothers and Joe Brandt)