Hollywood Maryland The Original
Long before Hollywood’s glittering marquees lit up California’s skyline, Baltimore, Maryland, hummed with the flicker of early film reels. At the dawn of the 20th century, this strategic cultural hub flourished as a cradle for movie magic.
Yet, the heavy hand of Thomas Edison’s patent stronghold nudged restless filmmakers to chase horizons free from his financial fetters. Their westward journey planted the seeds of Hollywood’s legendary film empire, escaping Edison’s shadow to kindle a new era of cinematic splendor..