The year 1918 in film involved some significant events.
Events
Following litigation for anti-trust activities, the US Supreme Court orders the Motion Picture Patents Company to disband.
28 mm safety standard film, designed by Alexander Victor, becomes one of the earliest film formats to use "safety film" bases in order to safeguard the amateur market against nitrate fires.
A film producer, Zukor originally bought more than 300New City acres in 1918 including a home and golf course. Zukor expanded the estate and added things such as a movie theater, where he screened his films for neighbors.