In 1909 , the General Film Company tried to seize the equipment of independent distribution companies to discourage their activities .
The General Film Company was formed by the Motion Picture Patents Company ( MPPC ) in an attempt to monopolize distribution .
In 1909 , the General Film Company tried to seize the equipment of independent distribution companies to discourage General Film Company 's activities .
The General Film Company was formed by the Motion Picture Patents Company ( MPPC ) in an attempt to monopolize distribution .