Republic Pictures

Republic Pictures was an American film studio and distribution company founded in 1935. Known primarily for B-westerns, serials, and low-budget feature films, Republic was home to many of the era's most popular Western stars including Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and John Wayne. The studio also produced television series in the 1950s, including The Cisco Kid and Annie Oakley. Republic ceased production in 1958 and was eventually absorbed by CBS.