By the end of August, MGM, Universal, Colombia, Bivograf and other companies handed me the box office dividends of "Lust Caution" to me, $4.38 million!

Fatty, Gans and the others almost fainted on the spot when they looked at the check! Even I stayed for a long time myself!

The cost of more than one hundred thousand dollars, the profit of 4.38 million! I had to warn myself over and over again that this is not a dream.

There is only one person in the company who has not been shocked, that is Griffith, who has seen the world. His film "The Birth of a Country" invested 100,000 US dollars, and it turned out to be released in New York for 44 weeks, Chicago for 35 weeks, Los Angeles for 22 interests, 100 million viewers, and the release time has reached fifteen years, and the net profit generated is as much as $20 million. (These numbers are real numbers!)

Griffith told me that the $4.38 million was just a one-time payment at the beginning. As long as "Lust and Caution" was screened, there would be a considerable dividend in the future. But he also warned me that we must not be arrogant just because the first movie was successful. He himself was a negative example. Although "The Birth of a Country" made him rich overnight, all the money was thrown into the movie "The Party's Joint Exploration". As a result, the movie's box office was messed up, and he himself was in debt.

Griffith spoke very seriously. He reminded me completely as a person who had experienced it, and I naturally listened carefully.

In mid-September, the company's reconstruction and recruitment work were completed. DreamWorks' appearance was completely renewed and it became a standard regular film company with complete facilities. It covers an area of ​​70 acres and has 200 employees. Its scale is almost the same as that of a company like Lightning Company. It finally has its own place in Hollywood.

In an asset report in the Hollywood Times in September, DreamWorks ranked 21st. The newspaper divided Hollywood and film companies across the United States into fifth grades. The first ranked are top movie giants like Paramount, MGM, Warner, the second ranked are Mutual Aid, Fox, the First National Film Company, and the third ranked are Columbia, Universal, Bivograf, United American, and other sub-level companies. DreamWorks, Lightning, Issane, Callum, etc., and the fifth ranked are among the many small companies.

In the next report called Potential, DreamWorks ranked first, James and Julie were also rated as the male and female stars with the most development potential, and their value increased to $100,000 per year. I took a look at it specifically. Chaplin's United American company followed us, and their development speed is obvious to all.

After finishing all this, I found that there was still 3.9 million left on my books, which is all the assets of DreamWorks.

On September 17, at the strong request of Gans and his gang, DreamWorks held its first board of directors.

No one expected that this small meeting of less than ten people would become a milestone in DreamWorks' history and even in the entire Hollywood history.

At the meeting, James was appointed as the director of the actors, Gans was appointed as the company manager, Griffith was appointed as the first director, Berger was appointed as the director of photography, and Stenberg was appointed as the editorial director. As for me, I was in charge of the three roles of chairman, chief director and production, and mastered the finance, filming and production power of DreamWorks, and became the "superior head" of the company.

After arranging the appointment of the person, Gans and Berg collectively asked me a sharp question: What are we going to do next?

I looked at them, took a sip of tea, and said, "Just make a movie."

Puff! These guys almost fainted collectively.

"Boss! Isn't you just not saying this?? Who doesn't know that the next step is to make a movie, but you have to say what you shoot?" The fat man said anxiously. Since the screening of "Lust and Caution", the photography inside has been praised, which made the fat man full of confidence. After resting for so long, he rubbed his fists and palms every day, preparing to create glory.

"Yes, boss, I think I'd rather shoot a few movies like "Lust and Caution". Anyway, everyone likes to watch them, like Fox, Warner and others. I heard that Lightning Company has also filmed them, let alone those small companies, rushing to get over the bus." Gans often runs outside, and he knows the situation of each company best.

As soon as he spoke, others agreed.

I glanced at it and found that only Stenberg was silent.

"Stenborg, what about your opinion?" I asked.

Stenberg has been joining DreamWorks for the shortest time among everyone, so he has never dared to speak. When he saw me asking him, he frowned and said, "Boss, my opinion is a bit different. I think it's better not to make such a movie again in the next movie."

"Tell me your reasons." I smiled.

Seeing that my face was full of encouragement, Stenberg boldly talked: "Boss, this is how I think. Let's not talk about the various innovative techniques and innovation factors of our "Lust and Caution" have been so successful. It is very important that the audience has never seen such a movie, and it has a sense of novelty. Now, after so long, this sense of novelty has gradually weakened, and the audience has become more rational. In addition, many similar movies from companies have been launched one after another. I think even if our movie is excellent, it is difficult to achieve the same success as "Lust and Caution", so I think it is better to open up a new path."

I nodded, and Stenborg made sense.

"Stenberg said it very well, and I mean that, so I decided not to be afraid of themes like "Lust and Caution" and change to other films." My tone was firm.

The Fatty, Gans and others suddenly showed regret on their faces, but they basically obeyed me, and even though they were unwilling to accept it, they did not object.

"Boss, we will do whatever you say, but I think Stenborough's reason is not sufficient. I want to hear your thoughts." Gans said to me. He had been with me for so long, and could feel that I had not said something.

I smiled and looked at everyone and said, "I'll ask you a question. Now in Hollywood and American film industry, who is the most effective way to speak?"

Everyone was confused by me and didn't understand why I asked this question. Some people said it was a movie giant like Chuk and Marskolov, some people said it was a bishop, and some people said it was a Los Angeles Municipal Government.

As I deny it one by one, everyone finally gave up speculation and waited for me to reveal the answer.

"William Hays!" I said word by word.

Wow! A long talk!

"Boss, you are talking about the head of the 'American Producers and Publishers' Association, that Puritan!" James said in surprise.

"yes."

"Why? Isn't he the head of the association?" Stenberg was a little confused.

I stood up and walked to the window, took a breath of fresh air, Xu Sheng said: "Last time, I asked Jack to take his men to touch the bottom of those companies, and found that 90% of the movies made by these companies were pornographic movies that were purely described in physical form. That is to say, when all these movies were released in November, the whole of Hollywood, Los Angeles and even the United States would be shrouded under the **. You have also seen our "Lust and Caution". If it weren't for its strong artistic quality, it would be more beautiful.

I'm afraid DreamWorks will be closed long ago. If you think about this batch of purely pornographic movies, you will think about how much impact and adverse effects it will bring to the people, especially those teenagers. We are not unaware of the current social atmosphere. Americans are still very conservative, so at this time, the government will definitely intervene. At that time, the 'American Producers and Distributors' Association will appear. William Hays is a devout Puritan. Think about how he will deal with these movies? So I think we can't take this risk."

Everyone was stunned when they heard my words.
Chapter completed!