Allied Artists

Allied Artists was an American film studio active primarily from the 1940s to the 1970s. Originally founded as Monogram Pictures, it was known for producing low-budget movies, including crime films, Westerns, and B-movies. In the 1950s, it rebranded as Allied Artists to promote a more premium image and produce higher-quality films. While it aimed to compete with major studios, it mainly remained a mid-budget operation. The studio played a significant role in Hollywood's industry, especially in producing genre films and fostering new talent, before eventually folding or being absorbed by larger film companies.