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gem-squad_v2-train-11900 | 56e146bde3433e1400422d34 | Universal_Studios | Soon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP), with studios in Fort Lee... | In what city and state was the Independent Moving Pictures Company based? | In what city and state was the Independent Moving Pictures Company based? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11901 | 56e146bde3433e1400422d35 | Universal_Studios | Soon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP), with studios in Fort Lee... | What was a nickname of Florence Lawrence? | What was a nickname of Florence Lawrence? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11902 | 56e146bde3433e1400422d36 | Universal_Studios | Soon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP), with studios in Fort Lee... | What actor did Laemmle promote? | What actor did Laemmle promote? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11903 | 5ad12b14645df0001a2d106c | Universal_Studios | Soon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP), with studios in Fort Lee... | What did Laemmle and Edison decide to do? | What did Laemmle and Edison decide to do? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11904 | 5ad12b14645df0001a2d106d | Universal_Studios | Soon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP), with studios in Fort Lee... | Who started the Yankee Film Company in 1910? | Who started the Yankee Film Company in 1910? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11905 | 5ad12b14645df0001a2d106e | Universal_Studios | Soon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP), with studios in Fort Lee... | What was started in June 1910? | What was started in June 1910? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11906 | 5ad12b14645df0001a2d106f | Universal_Studios | Soon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP), with studios in Fort Lee... | What was Lawrence Florence known as? | What was Lawrence Florence known as? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11907 | 5ad12b14645df0001a2d1070 | Universal_Studios | Soon, Laemmle and other disgruntled nickelodeon owners decided to avoid paying Edison by producing their own pictures. In June 1909, Laemmle started the Yankee Film Company with partners Abe Stern and Julius Stern. That company quickly evolved into the Independent Moving Pictures Company (IMP), with studios in Fort Lee... | What does IPM stand for? | What does IPM stand for? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11908 | 56e147e6cd28a01900c67727 | Universal_Studios | The Universal Film Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Laemmle, who emerged as president in July 1912, was the primary figure in the partnership with Dintenfass, Baumann, Kessel, Powers, Swanson, Horsley, and Brulatour. Eventually all would be bought out by Laemmle. The new Universal s... | On what date was the incorporation of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company? | On what date was the incorporation of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11909 | 56e147e6cd28a01900c67728 | Universal_Studios | The Universal Film Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Laemmle, who emerged as president in July 1912, was the primary figure in the partnership with Dintenfass, Baumann, Kessel, Powers, Swanson, Horsley, and Brulatour. Eventually all would be bought out by Laemmle. The new Universal s... | In what state was the Universal Film Manufacturing Company incorporated? | In what state was the Universal Film Manufacturing Company incorporated? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11910 | 56e147e6cd28a01900c67729 | Universal_Studios | The Universal Film Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Laemmle, who emerged as president in July 1912, was the primary figure in the partnership with Dintenfass, Baumann, Kessel, Powers, Swanson, Horsley, and Brulatour. Eventually all would be bought out by Laemmle. The new Universal s... | Who was the president of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company circa July 1912? | Who was the president of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company circa July 1912? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11911 | 56e147e6cd28a01900c6772a | Universal_Studios | The Universal Film Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Laemmle, who emerged as president in July 1912, was the primary figure in the partnership with Dintenfass, Baumann, Kessel, Powers, Swanson, Horsley, and Brulatour. Eventually all would be bought out by Laemmle. The new Universal s... | What was the fate of the other partners of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company? | What was the fate of the other partners of the Universal Film Manufacturing Company? | [
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"bought out by Laemmle"
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gem-squad_v2-train-11912 | 56e147e6cd28a01900c6772b | Universal_Studios | The Universal Film Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Laemmle, who emerged as president in July 1912, was the primary figure in the partnership with Dintenfass, Baumann, Kessel, Powers, Swanson, Horsley, and Brulatour. Eventually all would be bought out by Laemmle. The new Universal s... | Along with exhibition and distribution, what business did the Universal Film Manufacturing Company engage in? | Along with exhibition and distribution, what business did the Universal Film Manufacturing Company engage in? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11913 | 5ad12c1a645df0001a2d108a | Universal_Studios | The Universal Film Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Laemmle, who emerged as president in July 1912, was the primary figure in the partnership with Dintenfass, Baumann, Kessel, Powers, Swanson, Horsley, and Brulatour. Eventually all would be bought out by Laemmle. The new Universal s... | What was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1921? | What was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1921? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11914 | 5ad12c1a645df0001a2d108b | Universal_Studios | The Universal Film Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Laemmle, who emerged as president in July 1912, was the primary figure in the partnership with Dintenfass, Baumann, Kessel, Powers, Swanson, Horsley, and Brulatour. Eventually all would be bought out by Laemmle. The new Universal s... | Who emerged as president in April 1912? | Who emerged as president in April 1912? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11915 | 5ad12c1a645df0001a2d108c | Universal_Studios | The Universal Film Manufacturing Company was incorporated in New York on April 30, 1912. Laemmle, who emerged as president in July 1912, was the primary figure in the partnership with Dintenfass, Baumann, Kessel, Powers, Swanson, Horsley, and Brulatour. Eventually all would be bought out by Laemmle. The new Universal s... | Where was the Universal Manufacturing Film Company incorporated? | Where was the Universal Manufacturing Film Company incorporated? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11916 | 56e1483acd28a01900c67731 | Universal_Studios | On March 15, 1915,:8 Laemmle opened the world's largest motion picture production facility, Universal City Studios, on a 230-acre (0.9-km²) converted farm just over the Cahuenga Pass from Hollywood. Studio management became the third facet of Universal's operations, with the studio incorporated as a distinct subsidiary... | On what date did Universal City Studios open? | On what date did Universal City Studios open? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11917 | 56e1483acd28a01900c67732 | Universal_Studios | On March 15, 1915,:8 Laemmle opened the world's largest motion picture production facility, Universal City Studios, on a 230-acre (0.9-km²) converted farm just over the Cahuenga Pass from Hollywood. Studio management became the third facet of Universal's operations, with the studio incorporated as a distinct subsidiary... | In square kilometers, what was the size of Universal City Studios? | In square kilometers, what was the size of Universal City Studios? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11918 | 56e1483acd28a01900c67733 | Universal_Studios | On March 15, 1915,:8 Laemmle opened the world's largest motion picture production facility, Universal City Studios, on a 230-acre (0.9-km²) converted farm just over the Cahuenga Pass from Hollywood. Studio management became the third facet of Universal's operations, with the studio incorporated as a distinct subsidiary... | What geographical feature separated Universal City Studios from Hollywood? | What geographical feature separated Universal City Studios from Hollywood? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11919 | 56e1483acd28a01900c67734 | Universal_Studios | On March 15, 1915,:8 Laemmle opened the world's largest motion picture production facility, Universal City Studios, on a 230-acre (0.9-km²) converted farm just over the Cahuenga Pass from Hollywood. Studio management became the third facet of Universal's operations, with the studio incorporated as a distinct subsidiary... | What was the biggest Hollywood studio during this period? | What was the biggest Hollywood studio during this period? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11920 | 5ad12d31645df0001a2d109a | Universal_Studios | On March 15, 1915,:8 Laemmle opened the world's largest motion picture production facility, Universal City Studios, on a 230-acre (0.9-km²) converted farm just over the Cahuenga Pass from Hollywood. Studio management became the third facet of Universal's operations, with the studio incorporated as a distinct subsidiary... | What opened on March 19, 1915? | What opened on March 19, 1915? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11921 | 5ad12d31645df0001a2d109b | Universal_Studios | On March 15, 1915,:8 Laemmle opened the world's largest motion picture production facility, Universal City Studios, on a 230-acre (0.9-km²) converted farm just over the Cahuenga Pass from Hollywood. Studio management became the third facet of Universal's operations, with the studio incorporated as a distinct subsidiary... | Who opened Universal City Studios on March 19, 1915? | Who opened Universal City Studios on March 19, 1915? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11922 | 5ad12d31645df0001a2d109c | Universal_Studios | On March 15, 1915,:8 Laemmle opened the world's largest motion picture production facility, Universal City Studios, on a 230-acre (0.9-km²) converted farm just over the Cahuenga Pass from Hollywood. Studio management became the third facet of Universal's operations, with the studio incorporated as a distinct subsidiary... | What studio was built on a 230-km² converted farm? | What studio was built on a 230-km² converted farm? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11923 | 5ad12d31645df0001a2d109d | Universal_Studios | On March 15, 1915,:8 Laemmle opened the world's largest motion picture production facility, Universal City Studios, on a 230-acre (0.9-km²) converted farm just over the Cahuenga Pass from Hollywood. Studio management became the third facet of Universal's operations, with the studio incorporated as a distinct subsidiary... | Who opened his studio to tourists like other movie moguls? | Who opened his studio to tourists like other movie moguls? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11924 | 56e14887e3433e1400422d4e | Universal_Studios | In its early years Universal released three brands of feature films — Red Feather, low-budget programmers; Bluebird, more ambitious productions; and Jewel, their prestige motion pictures. Directors included Jack Conway, John Ford, Rex Ingram, Robert Z. Leonard, George Marshall and Lois Weber, one of the few women direc... | What sort of films were produced by Red Feather? | What sort of films were produced by Red Feather? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11925 | 56e14887e3433e1400422d4f | Universal_Studios | In its early years Universal released three brands of feature films — Red Feather, low-budget programmers; Bluebird, more ambitious productions; and Jewel, their prestige motion pictures. Directors included Jack Conway, John Ford, Rex Ingram, Robert Z. Leonard, George Marshall and Lois Weber, one of the few women direc... | What type of movies came out of Bluebird? | What type of movies came out of Bluebird? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11926 | 56e14887e3433e1400422d50 | Universal_Studios | In its early years Universal released three brands of feature films — Red Feather, low-budget programmers; Bluebird, more ambitious productions; and Jewel, their prestige motion pictures. Directors included Jack Conway, John Ford, Rex Ingram, Robert Z. Leonard, George Marshall and Lois Weber, one of the few women direc... | What motion pictures were made by Jewel? | What motion pictures were made by Jewel? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11927 | 56e14887e3433e1400422d51 | Universal_Studios | In its early years Universal released three brands of feature films — Red Feather, low-budget programmers; Bluebird, more ambitious productions; and Jewel, their prestige motion pictures. Directors included Jack Conway, John Ford, Rex Ingram, Robert Z. Leonard, George Marshall and Lois Weber, one of the few women direc... | What was the profession of George Marshall? | What was the profession of George Marshall? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11928 | 56e14887e3433e1400422d52 | Universal_Studios | In its early years Universal released three brands of feature films — Red Feather, low-budget programmers; Bluebird, more ambitious productions; and Jewel, their prestige motion pictures. Directors included Jack Conway, John Ford, Rex Ingram, Robert Z. Leonard, George Marshall and Lois Weber, one of the few women direc... | Who was one of the few female Hollywood directors in this era? | Who was one of the few female Hollywood directors in this era? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11929 | 5ad12e9a645df0001a2d10c6 | Universal_Studios | In its early years Universal released three brands of feature films — Red Feather, low-budget programmers; Bluebird, more ambitious productions; and Jewel, their prestige motion pictures. Directors included Jack Conway, John Ford, Rex Ingram, Robert Z. Leonard, George Marshall and Lois Weber, one of the few women direc... | Who was Red Bluebird a brand for? | Who was Red Bluebird a brand for? | [
"Who was Red Bluebird a brand for?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-11930 | 5ad12e9a645df0001a2d10c7 | Universal_Studios | In its early years Universal released three brands of feature films — Red Feather, low-budget programmers; Bluebird, more ambitious productions; and Jewel, their prestige motion pictures. Directors included Jack Conway, John Ford, Rex Ingram, Robert Z. Leonard, George Marshall and Lois Weber, one of the few women direc... | What was Blue Feather a brand for? | What was Blue Feather a brand for? | [
"What was Blue Feather a brand for?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-11931 | 5ad12e9a645df0001a2d10c8 | Universal_Studios | In its early years Universal released three brands of feature films — Red Feather, low-budget programmers; Bluebird, more ambitious productions; and Jewel, their prestige motion pictures. Directors included Jack Conway, John Ford, Rex Ingram, Robert Z. Leonard, George Marshall and Lois Weber, one of the few women direc... | What was Jewel Bird a brand for? | What was Jewel Bird a brand for? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11932 | 5ad12e9a645df0001a2d10c9 | Universal_Studios | In its early years Universal released three brands of feature films — Red Feather, low-budget programmers; Bluebird, more ambitious productions; and Jewel, their prestige motion pictures. Directors included Jack Conway, John Ford, Rex Ingram, Robert Z. Leonard, George Marshall and Lois Weber, one of the few women direc... | Who was the one woman directing films in Hollywood? | Who was the one woman directing films in Hollywood? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11933 | 56e14927e3433e1400422d58 | Universal_Studios | Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio when actor-director Erich v... | Who directed Blind Husbands? | Who directed Blind Husbands? | [
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313
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gem-squad_v2-train-11934 | 56e14927e3433e1400422d59 | Universal_Studios | Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio when actor-director Erich v... | In what year was Foolish Wives produced? | In what year was Foolish Wives produced? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11935 | 56e14927e3433e1400422d5a | Universal_Studios | Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio when actor-director Erich v... | Who starred in The Phantom of the Opera? | Who starred in The Phantom of the Opera? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11936 | 56e14927e3433e1400422d5b | Universal_Studios | Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio when actor-director Erich v... | What year saw a film version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame? | What year saw a film version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11937 | 56e14927e3433e1400422d5c | Universal_Studios | Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio when actor-director Erich v... | Who was at one time Laemmle's personal secretary? | Who was at one time Laemmle's personal secretary? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11938 | 5ad1301e645df0001a2d10ec | Universal_Studios | Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio when actor-director Erich v... | Who else decided not to develop a theater chain with Laemmle? | Who else decided not to develop a theater chain with Laemmle? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11939 | 5ad1301e645df0001a2d10ed | Universal_Studios | Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio when actor-director Erich v... | What year did Foolish Husbands come out? | What year did Foolish Husbands come out? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11940 | 5ad1301e645df0001a2d10ee | Universal_Studios | Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio when actor-director Erich v... | What year did Blind Wives come out? | What year did Blind Wives come out? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11941 | 5ad1301e645df0001a2d10ef | Universal_Studios | Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio when actor-director Erich v... | Who starred in the 1925 film The Hunchback of Notre Dame? | Who starred in the 1925 film The Hunchback of Notre Dame? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11942 | 5ad1301e645df0001a2d10f0 | Universal_Studios | Despite Laemmle's role as an innovator, he was an extremely cautious studio chief. Unlike rivals Adolph Zukor, William Fox, and Marcus Loew, Laemmle chose not to develop a theater chain. He also financed all of his own films, refusing to take on debt. This policy nearly bankrupted the studio when actor-director Erich v... | Who starred in the 1923 film The Phantom of the Opera? | Who starred in the 1923 film The Phantom of the Opera? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11943 | 56e14a14e3433e1400422d62 | Universal_Studios | In 1926, Universal opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, under the direction of Joe Pasternak. This unit produced three to four films per year until 1936, migrating to Hungary and then Austria in the face of Hitler's increasing domination of central Europe. With the advent of sound, these pro... | What was the name of Universal's German production unit? | What was the name of Universal's German production unit? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11944 | 56e14a14e3433e1400422d63 | Universal_Studios | In 1926, Universal opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, under the direction of Joe Pasternak. This unit produced three to four films per year until 1936, migrating to Hungary and then Austria in the face of Hitler's increasing domination of central Europe. With the advent of sound, these pro... | Who ran Universal's German production unit? | Who ran Universal's German production unit? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11950 | 5ad137f8645df0001a2d11fe | Universal_Studios | In 1926, Universal opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, under the direction of Joe Pasternak. This unit produced three to four films per year until 1936, migrating to Hungary and then Austria in the face of Hitler's increasing domination of central Europe. With the advent of sound, these pro... | How many films did Deutsche Universal-Film AG produce in 1936? | How many films did Deutsche Universal-Film AG produce in 1936? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11951 | 5ad137f8645df0001a2d11ff | Universal_Studios | In 1926, Universal opened a production unit in Germany, Deutsche Universal-Film AG, under the direction of Joe Pasternak. This unit produced three to four films per year until 1936, migrating to Hungary and then Austria in the face of Hitler's increasing domination of central Europe. With the advent of sound, these pro... | Where did Universal Pictures distribute the subsidiary's films? | Where did Universal Pictures distribute the subsidiary's films? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11952 | 56e14acbcd28a01900c6774b | Universal_Studios | In the early years, Universal had a "clean picture" policy. However, by April 1927, Carl Laemmle considered this to be a mistake as "unclean pictures" from other studios were generating more profit while Universal was losing money. | what was the policy that Universal followed in its early years? | what was the policy that Universal followed in its early years? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11953 | 56e14acbcd28a01900c6774c | Universal_Studios | In the early years, Universal had a "clean picture" policy. However, by April 1927, Carl Laemmle considered this to be a mistake as "unclean pictures" from other studios were generating more profit while Universal was losing money. | By what month and year did Laemmle change his opinion on "unclean pictures"? | By what month and year did Laemmle change his opinion on "unclean pictures"? | [
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204
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gem-squad_v2-train-11956 | 5ad13864645df0001a2d122d | Universal_Studios | In the early years, Universal had a "clean picture" policy. However, by April 1927, Carl Laemmle considered this to be a mistake as "unclean pictures" from other studios were generating more profit while Universal was losing money. | When did Carl Laemmle decide to establish a clean picture policy? | When did Carl Laemmle decide to establish a clean picture policy? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11957 | 5ad13864645df0001a2d122e | Universal_Studios | In the early years, Universal had a "clean picture" policy. However, by April 1927, Carl Laemmle considered this to be a mistake as "unclean pictures" from other studios were generating more profit while Universal was losing money. | What did Carl Laemmle consider a mistake in 1972? | What did Carl Laemmle consider a mistake in 1972? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11958 | 56e14b3bcd28a01900c6775b | Universal_Studios | Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mintz produced the films with ... | Along with Walt Disney, who created Oswald the Lucky Rabbit? | Along with Walt Disney, who created Oswald the Lucky Rabbit? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11959 | 56e14b3bcd28a01900c6775c | Universal_Studios | Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mintz produced the films with ... | Who owned the rights to Oswald? | Who owned the rights to Oswald? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11960 | 56e14b3bcd28a01900c6775d | Universal_Studios | Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mintz produced the films with ... | Who produced an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit motion picture? | Who produced an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit motion picture? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11961 | 56e14b3bcd28a01900c6775e | Universal_Studios | Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mintz produced the films with ... | What character did Walt Disney create in 1928? | What character did Walt Disney create in 1928? | [
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383
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gem-squad_v2-train-11962 | 56e14b3bcd28a01900c6775f | Universal_Studios | Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mintz produced the films with ... | What was the first animated short with synchronized sound? | What was the first animated short with synchronized sound? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11963 | 5ad139b1645df0001a2d1288 | Universal_Studios | Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mintz produced the films with ... | Who owned the rights to Oswald the Rabbit? | Who owned the rights to Oswald the Rabbit? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11964 | 5ad139b1645df0001a2d1289 | Universal_Studios | Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mintz produced the films with ... | Who created Oswald with Ib Uwerks? | Who created Oswald with Ib Uwerks? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11965 | 5ad139b1645df0001a2d128a | Universal_Studios | Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mintz produced the films with ... | Who was created in 1829 by Disney and Iwerks? | Who was created in 1829 by Disney and Iwerks? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11966 | 5ad139b1645df0001a2d128b | Universal_Studios | Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mintz produced the films with ... | What was the first 1982 animated short? | What was the first 1982 animated short? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11967 | 5ad139b1645df0001a2d128c | Universal_Studios | Universal owned the rights to the "Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" character, although Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks had created Oswald, and their films had enjoyed a successful theatrical run. After Charles Mintz had unsuccessfully demanded that Disney accept a lower fee for producing the property, Mintz produced the films with ... | What was Walt Disney a minor player in? | What was Walt Disney a minor player in? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11968 | 56e14bdacd28a01900c67765 | Universal_Studios | In 2006, after almost 80 years, NBC Universal sold all Walt Disney-produced Oswald cartoons, along with the rights to the character himself, back to Disney. In return, Disney released ABC sportscaster Al Michaels from his contract so he could work on NBC's Sunday night NFL football package. However, Universal retained ... | Who bought the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoons in 2006? | Who bought the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoons in 2006? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11969 | 56e14bdacd28a01900c67766 | Universal_Studios | In 2006, after almost 80 years, NBC Universal sold all Walt Disney-produced Oswald cartoons, along with the rights to the character himself, back to Disney. In return, Disney released ABC sportscaster Al Michaels from his contract so he could work on NBC's Sunday night NFL football package. However, Universal retained ... | Who was 2006 seller of the Oswald cartoons? | Who was 2006 seller of the Oswald cartoons? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11970 | 56e14bdacd28a01900c67767 | Universal_Studios | In 2006, after almost 80 years, NBC Universal sold all Walt Disney-produced Oswald cartoons, along with the rights to the character himself, back to Disney. In return, Disney released ABC sportscaster Al Michaels from his contract so he could work on NBC's Sunday night NFL football package. However, Universal retained ... | What notable figure worked as a sportscaster for ABC? | What notable figure worked as a sportscaster for ABC? | [
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201
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gem-squad_v2-train-11971 | 56e14bdacd28a01900c67768 | Universal_Studios | In 2006, after almost 80 years, NBC Universal sold all Walt Disney-produced Oswald cartoons, along with the rights to the character himself, back to Disney. In return, Disney released ABC sportscaster Al Michaels from his contract so he could work on NBC's Sunday night NFL football package. However, Universal retained ... | Who began producing Oswald cartoons for Universal in 1929? | Who began producing Oswald cartoons for Universal in 1929? | [
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370
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gem-squad_v2-train-11972 | 56e14bdacd28a01900c67769 | Universal_Studios | In 2006, after almost 80 years, NBC Universal sold all Walt Disney-produced Oswald cartoons, along with the rights to the character himself, back to Disney. In return, Disney released ABC sportscaster Al Michaels from his contract so he could work on NBC's Sunday night NFL football package. However, Universal retained ... | In what year did Walter Lantz cease producing Oswald cartoons for Universal? | In what year did Walter Lantz cease producing Oswald cartoons for Universal? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11973 | 5ad13ae0645df0001a2d12e6 | Universal_Studios | In 2006, after almost 80 years, NBC Universal sold all Walt Disney-produced Oswald cartoons, along with the rights to the character himself, back to Disney. In return, Disney released ABC sportscaster Al Michaels from his contract so he could work on NBC's Sunday night NFL football package. However, Universal retained ... | What did NBC Universal sell in 2008? | What did NBC Universal sell in 2008? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11974 | 5ad13ae0645df0001a2d12e7 | Universal_Studios | In 2006, after almost 80 years, NBC Universal sold all Walt Disney-produced Oswald cartoons, along with the rights to the character himself, back to Disney. In return, Disney released ABC sportscaster Al Michaels from his contract so he could work on NBC's Sunday night NFL football package. However, Universal retained ... | What did NBC Universal do after 60 years? | What did NBC Universal do after 60 years? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11975 | 5ad13ae0645df0001a2d12e8 | Universal_Studios | In 2006, after almost 80 years, NBC Universal sold all Walt Disney-produced Oswald cartoons, along with the rights to the character himself, back to Disney. In return, Disney released ABC sportscaster Al Michaels from his contract so he could work on NBC's Sunday night NFL football package. However, Universal retained ... | What NBC sportscaster did Disney release from contract? | What NBC sportscaster did Disney release from contract? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11976 | 5ad13ae0645df0001a2d12e9 | Universal_Studios | In 2006, after almost 80 years, NBC Universal sold all Walt Disney-produced Oswald cartoons, along with the rights to the character himself, back to Disney. In return, Disney released ABC sportscaster Al Michaels from his contract so he could work on NBC's Sunday night NFL football package. However, Universal retained ... | What did Universal retain ownership of from 1923 to 1949? | What did Universal retain ownership of from 1923 to 1949? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11977 | 56e14c5fcd28a01900c6776f | Universal_Studios | In 1928, Laemmle, Sr. made his son, Carl, Jr. head of Universal Pictures as a 21st birthday present. Universal already had a reputation for nepotism—at one time, 70 of Carl, Sr.'s relatives were supposedly on the payroll. Many of them were nephews, resulting in Carl, Sr. being known around the studios as "Uncle Carl." ... | How many of Carl Laemmle, Sr.'s relatives were working for Universal as of 1928? | How many of Carl Laemmle, Sr.'s relatives were working for Universal as of 1928? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11978 | 56e14c5fcd28a01900c67770 | Universal_Studios | In 1928, Laemmle, Sr. made his son, Carl, Jr. head of Universal Pictures as a 21st birthday present. Universal already had a reputation for nepotism—at one time, 70 of Carl, Sr.'s relatives were supposedly on the payroll. Many of them were nephews, resulting in Carl, Sr. being known around the studios as "Uncle Carl." ... | What was Carl Laemmle, Sr.'s nickname at Universal? | What was Carl Laemmle, Sr.'s nickname at Universal? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11979 | 56e14c5fcd28a01900c67771 | Universal_Studios | In 1928, Laemmle, Sr. made his son, Carl, Jr. head of Universal Pictures as a 21st birthday present. Universal already had a reputation for nepotism—at one time, 70 of Carl, Sr.'s relatives were supposedly on the payroll. Many of them were nephews, resulting in Carl, Sr. being known around the studios as "Uncle Carl." ... | What poet wrote a notable rhyme about Laemmle? | What poet wrote a notable rhyme about Laemmle? | [
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320
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gem-squad_v2-train-11980 | 56e14c5fcd28a01900c67772 | Universal_Studios | In 1928, Laemmle, Sr. made his son, Carl, Jr. head of Universal Pictures as a 21st birthday present. Universal already had a reputation for nepotism—at one time, 70 of Carl, Sr.'s relatives were supposedly on the payroll. Many of them were nephews, resulting in Carl, Sr. being known around the studios as "Uncle Carl." ... | At what age did Carl Laemmle, Jr. become president of Universal? | At what age did Carl Laemmle, Jr. become president of Universal? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11981 | 56e14c5fcd28a01900c67773 | Universal_Studios | In 1928, Laemmle, Sr. made his son, Carl, Jr. head of Universal Pictures as a 21st birthday present. Universal already had a reputation for nepotism—at one time, 70 of Carl, Sr.'s relatives were supposedly on the payroll. Many of them were nephews, resulting in Carl, Sr. being known around the studios as "Uncle Carl." ... | What Academy Award-winning director was a relative of Carl Laemmle's? | What Academy Award-winning director was a relative of Carl Laemmle's? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11982 | 5ad13bc6645df0001a2d130a | Universal_Studios | In 1928, Laemmle, Sr. made his son, Carl, Jr. head of Universal Pictures as a 21st birthday present. Universal already had a reputation for nepotism—at one time, 70 of Carl, Sr.'s relatives were supposedly on the payroll. Many of them were nephews, resulting in Carl, Sr. being known around the studios as "Uncle Carl." ... | Who become head of Universal Pictures in 1921? | Who become head of Universal Pictures in 1921? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11986 | 56e14e56cd28a01900c67783 | Universal_Studios | "Junior" Laemmle persuaded his father to bring Universal up to date. He bought and built theaters, converted the studio to sound production, and made several forays into high-quality production. His early efforts included the critically mauled part-talkie version of Edna Ferber's novel Show Boat (1929), the lavish musi... | What was Carl Laemmle Jr.'s nickname? | What was Carl Laemmle Jr.'s nickname? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11987 | 56e14e56cd28a01900c67784 | Universal_Studios | "Junior" Laemmle persuaded his father to bring Universal up to date. He bought and built theaters, converted the studio to sound production, and made several forays into high-quality production. His early efforts included the critically mauled part-talkie version of Edna Ferber's novel Show Boat (1929), the lavish musi... | What movie was based on an Edna Ferber novel? | What movie was based on an Edna Ferber novel? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11988 | 56e14e56cd28a01900c67785 | Universal_Studios | "Junior" Laemmle persuaded his father to bring Universal up to date. He bought and built theaters, converted the studio to sound production, and made several forays into high-quality production. His early efforts included the critically mauled part-talkie version of Edna Ferber's novel Show Boat (1929), the lavish musi... | In what year was the musical Broadway produced? | In what year was the musical Broadway produced? | [
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298
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gem-squad_v2-train-11989 | 56e14e56cd28a01900c67786 | Universal_Studios | "Junior" Laemmle persuaded his father to bring Universal up to date. He bought and built theaters, converted the studio to sound production, and made several forays into high-quality production. His early efforts included the critically mauled part-talkie version of Edna Ferber's novel Show Boat (1929), the lavish musi... | What movie won the 1930 Academy Award for Best Picture? | What movie won the 1930 Academy Award for Best Picture? | [
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473
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gem-squad_v2-train-11990 | 56e14e56cd28a01900c67787 | Universal_Studios | "Junior" Laemmle persuaded his father to bring Universal up to date. He bought and built theaters, converted the studio to sound production, and made several forays into high-quality production. His early efforts included the critically mauled part-talkie version of Edna Ferber's novel Show Boat (1929), the lavish musi... | What all-color musical did Universal make in 1930? | What all-color musical did Universal make in 1930? | [
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gem-squad_v2-train-11991 | 5ad13d69645df0001a2d1350 | Universal_Studios | "Junior" Laemmle persuaded his father to bring Universal up to date. He bought and built theaters, converted the studio to sound production, and made several forays into high-quality production. His early efforts included the critically mauled part-talkie version of Edna Ferber's novel Show Boat (1929), the lavish musi... | What 1930 film based on Edna Farber's novel did Universal produce? | What 1930 film based on Edna Farber's novel did Universal produce? | [
"What 1930 film based on Edna Farber's novel did Universal produce?"
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gem-squad_v2-train-11992 | 5ad13d69645df0001a2d1351 | Universal_Studios | "Junior" Laemmle persuaded his father to bring Universal up to date. He bought and built theaters, converted the studio to sound production, and made several forays into high-quality production. His early efforts included the critically mauled part-talkie version of Edna Ferber's novel Show Boat (1929), the lavish musi... | What 1930 musical did Universal produce? | What 1930 musical did Universal produce? | [
"What 1930 musical did Universal produce?"
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"text": [],
"answer_start": []
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gem-squad_v2-train-11993 | 5ad13d69645df0001a2d1352 | Universal_Studios | "Junior" Laemmle persuaded his father to bring Universal up to date. He bought and built theaters, converted the studio to sound production, and made several forays into high-quality production. His early efforts included the critically mauled part-talkie version of Edna Ferber's novel Show Boat (1929), the lavish musi... | What 1929 all-color musical feature did Universal produce? | What 1929 all-color musical feature did Universal produce? | [
"What 1929 all-color musical feature did Universal produce?"
] | {
"text": [],
"answer_start": []
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gem-squad_v2-train-11994 | 5ad13d69645df0001a2d1353 | Universal_Studios | "Junior" Laemmle persuaded his father to bring Universal up to date. He bought and built theaters, converted the studio to sound production, and made several forays into high-quality production. His early efforts included the critically mauled part-talkie version of Edna Ferber's novel Show Boat (1929), the lavish musi... | What 1929 film won its year's Best Piture Oscar? | What 1929 film won its year's Best Piture Oscar? | [
"What 1929 film won its year's Best Piture Oscar?"
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"text": [],
"answer_start": []
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gem-squad_v2-train-11995 | 56e14edfe3433e1400422d88 | Universal_Studios | Laemmle, Jr. created a niche for the studio, beginning a series of horror films which extended into the 1940s, affectionately dubbed Universal Horror. Among them are Frankenstein (1931), Dracula ( also in 1931), The Mummy (1932) and The Invisible Man (1933). Other Laemmle productions of this period include Imitation of... | In what year did Universal make a film version of Dracula? | In what year did Universal make a film version of Dracula? | [
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"1931"
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180
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gem-squad_v2-train-11996 | 56e14edfe3433e1400422d89 | Universal_Studios | Laemmle, Jr. created a niche for the studio, beginning a series of horror films which extended into the 1940s, affectionately dubbed Universal Horror. Among them are Frankenstein (1931), Dracula ( also in 1931), The Mummy (1932) and The Invisible Man (1933). Other Laemmle productions of this period include Imitation of... | In what year was The Invisible Man made? | In what year was The Invisible Man made? | [
"In what year was The Invisible Man made?"
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"text": [
"1933"
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"answer_start": [
252
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gem-squad_v2-train-11997 | 56e14edfe3433e1400422d8a | Universal_Studios | Laemmle, Jr. created a niche for the studio, beginning a series of horror films which extended into the 1940s, affectionately dubbed Universal Horror. Among them are Frankenstein (1931), Dracula ( also in 1931), The Mummy (1932) and The Invisible Man (1933). Other Laemmle productions of this period include Imitation of... | What film was produced by Laemmle in 1934? | What film was produced by Laemmle in 1934? | [
"What film was produced by Laemmle in 1934?"
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"text": [
"Imitation of Life"
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308
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gem-squad_v2-train-11998 | 56e14edfe3433e1400422d8b | Universal_Studios | Laemmle, Jr. created a niche for the studio, beginning a series of horror films which extended into the 1940s, affectionately dubbed Universal Horror. Among them are Frankenstein (1931), Dracula ( also in 1931), The Mummy (1932) and The Invisible Man (1933). Other Laemmle productions of this period include Imitation of... | In what year did My Man Godfrey premiere? | In what year did My Man Godfrey premiere? | [
"In what year did My Man Godfrey premiere?"
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"text": [
"1936"
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353
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gem-squad_v2-train-11999 | 56e14edfe3433e1400422d8c | Universal_Studios | Laemmle, Jr. created a niche for the studio, beginning a series of horror films which extended into the 1940s, affectionately dubbed Universal Horror. Among them are Frankenstein (1931), Dracula ( also in 1931), The Mummy (1932) and The Invisible Man (1933). Other Laemmle productions of this period include Imitation of... | When was Universal's version of Frankenstein made? | When was Universal's version of Frankenstein made? | [
"When was Universal's version of Frankenstein made?"
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"text": [
"1931"
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180
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