Norman Studios, Film production complex and African-American history museum in Arlington, Jacksonville, United States.
The Norman Studios property includes four white buildings with brown trim, displaying the architecture of early 20th century film production facilities.
The studio operated from 1920 to 1928, creating silent films featuring African-American actors during a period when Jacksonville served as a major film production center.
Richard Norman produced narratives that presented African-American actors in leading roles, including adventure stories, romance, and action films for black audiences.
The facility operates as a museum with guided tours available through advance reservations, allowing visitors to explore the preserved buildings and film production history.
The Flying Ace remains the only surviving film from Norman Studios' original productions and has been preserved by the Library of Congress.
Location: Jacksonville
Inception: 1920
Website: http://www.normanstudios.org/
Website: http://normanstudios.org
GPS coordinates: 30.33380,-81.59370
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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