Cadence Industries
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Cadence Industries Corporation, formerly Perfect Film & Chemical Corporation, was an American
conglomerate owned by Martin "Marty" S. Ackerman. From 1968 through 1986, Perfect/Cadence was the parent company of the publisher of Marvel Comics
.
, Hudson National, Perfect Photos, and Equality Plastics Inc. Hudson was a mail-order pharmaceuticals firm, and Equality Plastics, a consumer-products distributor. Perfect Film sold off Whelan drugstores and the Pathe Films Lab.
In early 1968, Perfect Film purchased Popular Library
, a paperback book company. In 1968, Perfect Film loaned $5 million to Curtis Publishing Company
, publisher of the Saturday Evening Post, at the request of Curtis' primary loan holder, First National Bank of Boston. In June and July 1968, Perfect Film sold US$40 million worth of securities, more than double the company's long-term debt. That fall, it bought out publisher Martin Goodman
— owner of Magazine Management Company, the parent of Marvel Comics
and other ventures — and made Magazine Management the direct subsidiary. It placed its other corporations as subsidiaries of that. Perfect Film purchased the Desilu Studios
in 1968.
In March 1969, Perfect Film and Commonwealth United Corporation had tentatively agreed to a merger of Commonwealth and Plume and Atwood. Despite attempts to revive the Saturday Evening Post 's circulation, and with the lack of a purchaser, Curtis Publishing shut the magazine down in 1969. Perfect Film purchased Curtis Circulation Company
that same year from Curtis Publishing. Also in 1969, OSF Industries purchased the Desilu Studios from the Corporation. Ackerman left Perfect Film In 1969.
Perfect Film sold Popular Library in 1970 to Fawcett Publications
In July 1970, Perfect Film agreed to sell its 50.5% ownership in Plume Atwood Industries to Cinerama
.
In 1981, Cadence's Hudson Pharmaceutical Corporation hired Venet Advertising to advertise the company's Hudson Vitamins unit, makers of Spider-Man chewable vitamins.
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conglomerate owned by Martin "Marty" S. Ackerman. From 1968 through 1986, Perfect/Cadence was the parent company of the publisher of Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
.
Perfect Film
Perfect Film & Chemical Corporation (Perfect Film) was formed in 1962 by Martin "Marty" S. Ackerman from parts of his first four acquisitions: United Whelan CorporationUnited Cigar Stores
United Cigar Stores was the largest chain of cigar stores in the United States. Though initially specializing in cigars, it eventually sold many other items, such as Mickey Mouse watches and shoe trees. The chain was founded in 1901. The chain represented the interests of the Consolidated Tobacco...
, Hudson National, Perfect Photos, and Equality Plastics Inc. Hudson was a mail-order pharmaceuticals firm, and Equality Plastics, a consumer-products distributor. Perfect Film sold off Whelan drugstores and the Pathe Films Lab.
In early 1968, Perfect Film purchased Popular Library
Popular Library
Popular Library was a New York paperback book company established in 1942 by Leo Margulies and Ned Pines, who at the time was a major pulp magazine, newspapers and magazine publishers...
, a paperback book company. In 1968, Perfect Film loaned $5 million to Curtis Publishing Company
Curtis Publishing Company
The Curtis Publishing Company, founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, became one of the largest and most influential publishers in the United States during the early 20th century. The company's publications included the Ladies' Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post, The American Home,...
, publisher of the Saturday Evening Post, at the request of Curtis' primary loan holder, First National Bank of Boston. In June and July 1968, Perfect Film sold US$40 million worth of securities, more than double the company's long-term debt. That fall, it bought out publisher Martin Goodman
Martin Goodman (publisher)
Martin Goodman born on was an American publisher of pulp magazines, paperback books, men's adventure magazines, and comic books, launching the company that would become Marvel Comics....
— owner of Magazine Management Company, the parent of Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
and other ventures — and made Magazine Management the direct subsidiary. It placed its other corporations as subsidiaries of that. Perfect Film purchased the Desilu Studios
Culver Studios
The Culver Studios is a historic Colonial-styled movie studio located at 9336 W. Washington Blvd., in Culver City, California. It was the site of filming for Gone with the Wind, Citizen Kane and other classics from Hollywood’s Golden Age...
in 1968.
In March 1969, Perfect Film and Commonwealth United Corporation had tentatively agreed to a merger of Commonwealth and Plume and Atwood. Despite attempts to revive the Saturday Evening Post 's circulation, and with the lack of a purchaser, Curtis Publishing shut the magazine down in 1969. Perfect Film purchased Curtis Circulation Company
Curtis Circulation
Curtis Circulation Company, LLC is a company that is in the magazines distribution business. It is also known for lending its name to an affiliated company, Marvel Comics Group, for a line of magazines, Curtis Magazines.-History:...
that same year from Curtis Publishing. Also in 1969, OSF Industries purchased the Desilu Studios from the Corporation. Ackerman left Perfect Film In 1969.
Perfect Film sold Popular Library in 1970 to Fawcett Publications
Fawcett Publications
Fawcett Publications was an American publishing company founded in 1919 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota by Wilford Hamilton "Captain Billy" Fawcett . At the age of 16, Fawcett ran away from home to join the Army, and the Spanish-American War took him to the Philippines. Back in Minnesota, he became a...
In July 1970, Perfect Film agreed to sell its 50.5% ownership in Plume Atwood Industries to Cinerama
Cinerama
Cinerama is the trademarked name for a widescreen process which works by simultaneously projecting images from three synchronized 35 mm projectors onto a huge, deeply-curved screen, subtending 146° of arc. It is also the trademarked name for the corporation which was formed to market it...
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Cadence Industries
Under president and CEO Sheldon Feinberg, the Company renamed itself Cadence Industries in 1973.In 1981, Cadence's Hudson Pharmaceutical Corporation hired Venet Advertising to advertise the company's Hudson Vitamins unit, makers of Spider-Man chewable vitamins.
Liquidation
When Cadence Industries was liquidated in 1986, it sold Marvel Entertainment Group to New World Pictures and Curtis Circulation was sold to Joseph M. Walsh and Hachette Distribution Services.Units
- Curtis Publishing CompanyCurtis Publishing CompanyThe Curtis Publishing Company, founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, became one of the largest and most influential publishers in the United States during the early 20th century. The company's publications included the Ladies' Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post, The American Home,...
(control) (1968-1969)- Curtis Circulation CompanyCurtis CirculationCurtis Circulation Company, LLC is a company that is in the magazines distribution business. It is also known for lending its name to an affiliated company, Marvel Comics Group, for a line of magazines, Curtis Magazines.-History:...
(1968-1986)
- Curtis Circulation Company
- Data Systems for Health
- Hudson Pharmaceutical Corporation
- Hudson Vitamins
- Magazine Management (1968-1973)/Marvel Comics Group (1973-1986)
- Marvel ComicsMarvel ComicsMarvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
- Marvel Comics
- Perfect Subscription Companies
- Plume and Atwood
- Popular LibraryPopular LibraryPopular Library was a New York paperback book company established in 1942 by Leo Margulies and Ned Pines, who at the time was a major pulp magazine, newspapers and magazine publishers...
(1968-1970) - US Pencil and Stationery Company