The 1948 Supreme Court decision divesting the Hollywood studios of theatre holding is covered by most standard histories of the studio system. There is an essay by Ernest Borneman specicifically covering the history of the anti-trust case in Tino Balio's THE AMERICAN FILM INDUSTRY (revised edition). Also check out the work of Douglas Gomery on exhibition. Robert Goff ---- To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]