Community Motion Picture Bureau
Encyclopedia
During World War I, the Community Motion Picture Bureau was an American organization that "would supply about four thousand picture shows a week to YMCA
, Red Cross, Salvation Army
, Jewish Welfare Board
, Knights of Columbus
or any other accredited organization supplying entertainment for troops." Homer Croy of Missouri was production manager for the agency in Paris, France.
YMCA
The Young Men's Christian Association is a worldwide organization of more than 45 million members from 125 national federations affiliated through the World Alliance of YMCAs...
, Red Cross, Salvation Army
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a Protestant Christian church known for its thrift stores and charity work. It is an international movement that currently works in over a hundred countries....
, Jewish Welfare Board
Jewish Welfare Board
Jewish Welfare Board may refer to:* National Jewish Welfare Board * the UK Jewish Welfare Board, since 1990 part of the charity Jewish Care...
, Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
or any other accredited organization supplying entertainment for troops." Homer Croy of Missouri was production manager for the agency in Paris, France.