Vitagraph Studios was an American film production company founded in 1897 by J. Stuart Blackton and Albert E. Smith. It was one of the earliest film studios in the United States and played a significant role in the development of the motion picture industry. Vitagraph produced a variety of films, including silent films and early sound films, and was known for its innovative techniques and storytelling. The studio gained fame for its adaptations of literary works and its collaboration with notable figures, such as Mary Pickford and Buster Keaton. Vitagraph's influence extended into the 1920s, but it eventually merged with Warner Bros. in 1925, marking the end of its independent operations.