An exhibit entitled “Norman Studios presents The Flying Ace at the Cade” will open at the Cade Museum in Gainesville, Florida on June 14. The exhibition explores the career of Richard Norman, Jr., the founder of Norman Studios, as a producer of home talent and other local motions pictures and as a major producer of … [Read more…]
by Mitch Hemann This weekend marks the 90th anniversary of the passing of Bessie Coleman, and Norman Studios would like to honor her incredible legacy as America’s first Black Female Aviator. Not everybody knows Coleman’s inspiring story, and even fewer know that she has a connection to Richard Norman. Bessie Coleman was born January 26th, … [Read more…]
It’s a goal that has been years in the making. And with the stroke of a pen, it became a reality this week. Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced Tuesday that the Norman Studios silent film studio property still standing in Jacksonville, Florida’s historic Old Arlington neighborhood is now listed on the National Register … [Read more…]
If you’ve ever wanted a quick but thorough immersion education on film history, you’ve got it with the upcoming Florida Chautauqua Assembly. Slated for January 23-26 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, the event this year focuses on the history of motion pictures, including Florida’s cinematic contributions. This year’s keynote speaker is actor Demond Wilson, best known … [Read more…]
Heads up, film fans! The first full-length biography on late silent filmmaker Richard Norman has hit the shelves! The book is full of rarely seen images from the Richard E. Norman Collection, donated by the Norman family to Indiana University’s Black Film Center/Archive and Lily Library. Personal and film still photos, promotional materials and business … [Read more…]