Massamir Enterprises/Logos

1920-1929
Furnit Films was founded in 1920 by James Furnit. It was one of Seattle’s “Big 3” mini-major studios along with Argosy Pictures and AoFM Pictures.

1929-1946
In 1929, Abraham Massamir acquired 50% of the company.

1951-1955
In 1951, Abraham Massamir’s son, Jedidiah Massamir, acquired the Furnit family’s remaining stake in the company.

1958-1960
In 1958, the company changed focus to television, with the film unit being divested to AoFM.

1970-1971
Mary Tyler Moore acquired the company in 1970.

1971-1973
In 1973, Massamir Enterprises was folded into MTM Enterprises.