Who founded Stembridge Gun Rentals and when did it start?
James Sidney Stembridge founded the company in 1920 on the Paramount backlot. He had served as a drill sergeant in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War before entering Hollywood.
Questions about Stembridge Gun Rentals
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was the inventory size of Stembridge Gun Rentals by 1940?
By 1940 the business held 7,000 rifles and 1,200 revolvers. They also possessed 200 machine guns including Thompson M1921s and M1928s.
Which famous movie used weapons from Stembridge Gun Rentals to kill Sonny Corleone?
The firm supplied the Thompson submachine guns used to kill Sonny Corleone in The Godfather released in 1972. For the 1990 movie Dick Tracy they provided 25 Thompsons.
When did James Stembridge die and who took over operations afterward?
James Stembridge died in 1942 at age 72. Dickie and Ed Stembridge took over operations afterward.
How many blank rounds did Stembridge Gun Rentals manufacture per year?
The company manufactured 430,000 blank rounds per year. Nearly every US movie or television show showing a firearm firing came from this source.