In 1943, three individuals, Jules V. Levy, Arthur Gardner, and Arnold Laven, crossed paths while serving in the First Motion Picture Unit of the Army Air Force, stationed at the renowned Hal Roach Studios in Culver City, California, alongside notable figures such as Captain Ronald Reagan, Captain Clark Gable, and Lieutenant William Holden, among others. During their time at the studio, they were tasked with creating training films.
As their military service came to an end in 1945, Levy, Gardner, and Laven made a pact to establish their own independent motion picture company. However, their venture did not materialize until 1951, after they had spent several years working in various capacities in the film industry. Levy and Laven took on script supervisory roles, while Gardner served as an assistant director and production manager.
The trio's maiden production was the 1952 film Without Warning!, which marked the beginning of a prolific career that would span decades. Over the years, they went on to produce numerous feature films and television series, including The Rifleman, Law of the Plainsman, The Detectives, and The Big Valley, cementing their status as a formidable production team in the world of entertainment.
