I think McCarthy held a conference like this that gathers all Hollywood filmmakers, which is to seize power in a grand manner and seize the power of the Code Execution Bureau. At the same time, for McCarthy, who is a bit arrogant, this is also an excellent place for him to show his might. Baidu: Read the latest novel

But he never dreamed that such a scene would happen. John Ford's idea was not only recognized by most Hollywood filmmakers, but even Grant and Hays also agreed with each other. This was simply unacceptable to him. What made him angry most was that he could not ignore the demands of Hollywood people, because if he really did that, let alone the Radio and Film Bureau was approved by Congress, even if the King of Heaven was approved by the King, Hollywood people would burn it all out with a torch.

McCarthy stood on the stage and looked at the passionate people below the stage and felt a little panicked.

"Mr. McCarthy, see it. This is the opinion of all the filmmakers in Hollywood. We requested the establishment of the Radio and Film Bureau Committee. If you object, we will directly submit a proposal to Congress!" Marskoloff stood up and looked at McCarthy and said loudly.

"Yes! If the Broadcasting and Film Bureau object, we will seek justice from Congress!"

"That's it! Isn't the United States talking about democracy anymore??" I couldn't help laughing.

The demands of Hollywood filmmakers are reasonable, and McCarthy would never disagree. Of course, he would not have let Hollywood submit their opinion to Congress. If that were the case, it would have become a joke.

"I want to discuss this issue with the staff of the Radio and Film Bureau." McCarthy walked down the podium in a panic. Then he took his men to a small room behind the hall to discuss it.

"Andre, I think you can lead the committee." Marskolov whispered.

They seem to have determined that the committee is set up.

"Yes, Andre, we all obey you." Adolf Chuck looked at me sincerely.

Before I could speak, Gans next to me was happy: "It would be too much of a loss to ask the boss to face McCarthy. The boss should be on the same level as Roosevelt."

Gans's words made both Marskolov and Adolf Chuk nod.

In fact, Gans served as the chairman of this committee, and there is no difference between me.

After discussing with his companions for about half an hour, McCarthy finally came out. Facing the Hollywood filmmakers in the hall, McCarthy walked up to the podium and took a deep breath and nodded: "We agree to your conditions to propose the establishment of this committee, but the membership of this committee must be in the three-three system. One third are Hollywood filmmakers, one third are Hollywood city government and the Code Executive Bureau. One third are broadcasting and film bureau personnel."

McCarthy's condition immediately caused the scene to stir up.

Such a committee naturally has great power. So both sides will definitely have a game of power. From the three-three system proposed by McCarthy, we can see that since they cannot organize the establishment of this committee, they naturally have to control the committee.

On the surface, it is very fair to make up the three parts of the committee, but in fact, it is obviously beneficial to the Radio and Film Bureau. The Radio and Film Bureau accounts for one-third, and these one-third must follow McCarthy's words, and the one-third of the Hollywood filmmakers. Lei Dinghua and Columbia must also have a certain number of people. In addition, they also have supporters in the Code Execution Bureau. Therefore, in all, it is easy to exceed two-thirds.

"Mr. McCarthy, we cannot agree with your proposal, it is unfair." Marskolov was obviously not a fool. The first one stood up to object. Adolf Chuck simply revealed the essence of this three-three system: "After all, you have the final say!"

Both sides were verbally fighting, and the hall became a vegetable market.

"We want to hear Mr. Corleon's opinion!" In the midst of trouble, I don't know who shouted this.

Everyone became quiet and people focused their attention on me. McCarthy also looked at me and waited for me to answer.

"Mr. Corleon, I want to hear it, too." McCarthy said coldly.

Today, he was a director of a radio and film industry and lost all his face.

"Okay, let me tell you." I stood up and said, "Mr. McCarthy, I have to say that your three-three system is really unreasonable."

My words immediately attracted unanimous praise from Hollywood movies.^^^^^

"Why is it unreasonable!" McCarthy was a little angry.

"You know more than anyone else why it is unreasonable. The so-called democracy is naturally fair, and the distribution of the three-three system is really unfair." I shook my head.

"How to divide it to be fair?" McCarthy asked.

His words also made other people turn their heads and look at me.

Why are members of the committee not assigned? This is a matter of whom the committee holds the power, and it is naturally very important.

"It's very simple." I smiled and said, "I agree with the two divisions in the first place, but the latter one is unfair. The director of the radio and film industry accounts for one-third of the people, which is too domineering."

"How does Mr. Corleon thinks the belt should be divided?" McCarthy asked.

"Hollywood movies are actually not the case for Hollywood people. Without the support of the people, we are nothing, so the remaining third of the remaining one-third, besides the director of the radio and film, must also have representatives from various social organizations and representatives of the people. At best, the functions of the radio and film bureau account for one-sixth, which is fair." I spread my hands.

"That's right! Mr. Corleon's drawing method is fair!"

"Yes! We agree with Mr. Corleon's approach!"

Hollywood filmmakers raised their hands to agree.

McCarthy turned around and discussed with his subordinates again, and finally nodded in agreement.

After so many twists and turns, the so-called film committee was confirmed.

Then the people in the hall began to vote. Anyway, this time the people came in tenths, not only Hollywood filmmakers, but also Hollywood City Government, Code Executive Bureau, and even social organizations and public representatives. So the election was very fast.

A group of people quarreled and after two hours of election, they finally elected 90 members of the Film Committee. Each of these 90 members was elected and was found in all walks of life.

Marskolov, Adolf Chuck, Carrey Rockefeller, Chaplin, Hitchcock, Gans, Sam Warner, etc., were all selected.

Finally, when people were elected as chairman of the committee, people had different opinions.

Carrey Rockefeller and others recommended McCarthy as chairman. Many Hollywood filmmakers recommended me, people from the Codex Executive Board recommended Hayes, and the Hollywood city government recommended Grant, and the four of us were pushed forward.

"I don't have the prestige to be the chairman." Under the eyes of everyone, I laughed: "I am too lazy to be deadly. Such things are not suitable for me. If you trust me, choose Mayor Grant. He is the most familiar with Hollywood and has the most affection for Hollywood."

My words made everyone nod.

A Grant's reputation in Hollywood, becoming the chairman of this committee is no problem.

"Mr. Corleon is right, and I also agree with Mayor Grant as chairman of the film committee." Hayes immediately made way for his old friend.

With our support, Grant was finally elected to the public.

This really made McCarthy, Carrey Rockefeller and others feel a little frustrated.

Next, a group of people discussed the division of labor and responsibilities of the committee for a long time and formulated rules and regulations. The meeting was held so long that everyone felt a little tired later.

Looking at the watch, it was already past ten o'clock in the evening.

I pulled my tie and let out a long breath.

"Everyone, there is one last thing. After this matter is processed, we can get off the meeting." McCarthy was sweating all over his head.

"Speak quickly!" someone shouted in the audience.

"This is the first complaint that the Radio and Film Bureau has received since its establishment. It is also a complaint with great importance. In fact, this complaint has something to do with the film and the Patent Office. Today, the Film Bureau Committee has also been established, so let's discuss it."

McCarthy's words made everyone confused.

"Complaint? What to complain?" Marskolov said in confusion.

On the stage, McCarthy turned his face and nodded to the service staff in the aisle. Those people held the paper and started to distribute it. Everyone got a copy in their hands. Baidu: Read the latest novel\\\\\

And when I received the file, my eyes suddenly opened.

The big line of words "Complaints on canceling DreamWorks patents in audio and color movies" made me frown.

This complaint can actually be regarded as a complaint, written very heavily, and there is a lot of content in it. However, overall, it is a question about DreamWorks' patent rights in audio films and color films.

"Since the birth of audio films and color films, it has greatly promoted the development of Hollywood films. This is well known. We are very grateful for the great contributions that DreamWorks has brought to Hollywood."

"However, we should also see that these two patents are of great significance. DreamWorks owned these two patents far exceeding the scope of general patent ownership. In other words, these two patents have largely caused DreamWorks to form malicious competition with other film companies. They rely on these two patents to form a bad monopoly, which is unfair and does not meet the patent terms."

"We admire DreamWorks. In fact, DreamWorks has also gained great benefits in the use of these two patents. Therefore, we suggest that for the healthy development of Hollywood, these two patents should become public property of the entire American film industry, and no film company should pay DreamWorks any use costs for this."

This complaint is written in detail and has a strong logic. I admire the person who drafted the document, and the person who signed the document at the end of the document is now sitting opposite me.

Carrey Rockefeller, John Cohen, Fox, etc. There are about a dozen people in total.

The appearance of this document made the hall suddenly messy.

After calculation, we have indeed owned the patent rights of audio films and color films for several years. Before DreamWorks was founded, we invented audio films and used the patent rights of audio films, and we have also gained a lot of economic benefits. It can be said that the reason why DreamWorks can develop and grow rapidly and the patent rights of audio films played a major role is because of this patent right. DreamWorks accumulated the first original funds and provided favorable conditions for future development.

Later, the development of color films brought DreamWorks a world-wide reputation. This patent does not benefit much from audio movies, but the reputation it brings to DreamWorks cannot be underestimated.

It can be said that the reason why DreamWorks has its current status is that these two patents are of great significance.

In terms of patent fees, these two patents have very different processes.

When the audio film was invented, DreamWorks was very small in size, and we needed money. More than anyone else, so whenever the company was shooting an audio film, we had to pay a patent fee for every audio film. At the beginning, this fee was still quite good. However, with the development of the situation, especially the growing DreamWorks and the harmonious relationship with other major film companies, the cost became less and less. In the end, when the color film was invented, it was enough to be completely impressed.

After the invention of color films, a wave of color film shooting has started. At that time, two major camps in Hollywood had already appeared. In order to unite the internal film companies of the Red Dragon League, DreamWorks' approach to color film patents was divided into two parts. That is, any internal film companies of the Red Dragon League films paid very little patent fees, while other film companies must pay a considerable amount of patent fees, including Lei Dianhua, Columbia, Fox and other film companies.

Until now, in Hollywood, film companies within the Red Dragon League have almost never paid patent fees. Often at the end of each year, paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to DreamWorks is considered to be a face-saving film company. Lei Dianhua, Columbia and other film companies are different. They must bring their annual film reports to DreamWorks' financial department, and pay patent fees strictly according to the movies they shoot, which is not enough to reduce a penny. The gap between them is very large, almost dozens of times the gap.

This is also the reason why film companies such as Lei Dianhua, Columbia, and Fox filed this complaint.

This complaint caused a stir in the hall. Many people turned to look at me.

Patent rights, to a large extent, mean huge economic benefits in the United States.

If others don’t say it, Edison will know it. As an inventor, Edison has made countless inventions throughout his life, many of which are related to films.\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ The coin-operated film machine he invented opened the precedent of American films. With this patent, he quickly made a fortune, occupied the film market in the United States, and formed a monopoly in the film industry. In 1908, Edison obtained the patent for the invention of a movie projector. From this year on, Edison used legal means to form a patent agreement with major American film production companies. This agreement closed all competitors and brought him huge economic benefits.

However, Edison did not have a patent for film for long. Logically speaking, a patent could be owned by the inventor for many years, at least for the time of the person's lifetime, which is generally stipulated by law.

However, Edison's film patent is obviously different from other patents. Because the image of this patent is too large, movies are very different from general inventions, especially in terms of ideas and economics.

With the establishment of film companies in the United States and countless cinemas, Edison's monopoly on patent rights has been opposed by more and more people. People believe that such patent rights should not belong to individuals and should be returned to society. And Edison has already made a lot of profits in this regard.

Therefore, the American film industry finally resorted to the law, and the federal government finally decided to abolish Edison's film patent, ending his monopoly history in films. This judgment can be regarded as a complete unveiling of the rope tied to the American film industry, which has allowed American films, especially Hollywood films, to flourish.

Because of the patent case of Edison, many patent rights in the film industry also face such problems.

When audio movies and color movies were invented, I didn't think I would always have these two patents, because this was absolutely impossible.

In fact, by now, by 1932, DreamWorks did not hold on to these two patents as they did at the time. In our opinion, the benefits brought by these two patents were actually very small. More of them were symbolic.

It symbolizes the outstanding contributions made by DreamWorks in films, and some may be a weapon to strike film companies such as Lei Dinghua.

So, I was not very surprised to see this complaint.
To be continued...