Johnson Studios (Johnsonverse)

ohnson Studios is an American film studio. The studio, owned by Johnson Industries, was founded on January 1, 1912, making it America's oldest major film studio. It has been run by the Johnson Family, except for a period from 1981 to 1991 when infamous CEO Phil Stacker assumed control. Following his resignation, Johnson Studios climbed back to the top, releasing many successful movies.

Beginnings (1911-1914)
In late 1911, Jeffrey P. Johnson wanted to chronicle Continental Shipping Line, and decided to start work on making a movie studio. The resulting Johnson Studios was founded in 1912.