Jack Warner's tumultuous relationship with his brother Harry worsened in February 1956, when Harry learned of Jack's decision to sell the Warner Bros.' pre-1950 films to Associated Artists Productions (soon to merge with United Artists Television) for the modest sum of $21 million.
Jack Warners brogede forhold til sin bror Harry blev forværret i februar 1956 da Harry hørte om Jacks beslutning om at sælge Warner Brothers talefilm fra før 1950 til Associated Artists Productions (som snart efter blev slået sammen med United Artists Television) for beskedne 21 mio. dollar.