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International Film Service

American animation studio (1914–1921)

International Film Service (IFS) was an American animation studio created to exploit the popularity of the comic strips controlled by William Randolph Hearst. Despite their similar names "Hearst News" IFS, California, is not related to "International Film Service Company, Inc.", New York.2 It ceased to exist in 1918.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1915Founded1

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International Film Service
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International Film Service (IFS) was an American animation studio created to exploit the popularity of the comic strips controlled by William Randolph Hearst. Despite their similar names "Hearst News" IFS, California, is not related to "International Film Service Company, Inc.", New York.2

The story

Founded by William Randolph Hearst in 1915.1

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Timeline

  1. Jul 6, 1918Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1915Founded Founded1

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