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This Date In Manka Bros. History - February 6, 2026:

‘Glitter & Gams ‘26’ (which opened February 6, 1926) enters the public domain. Have at it, Hollywood!

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February 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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This Date In Manka Bros History- Feb 5, 1950:

‘Ispolin’ opened and was a massive flop The animated film about a mythological Bulgarian giant, was written by studio co-founder Simeon Manka. The failure drove Simeon further into madness.

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February 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
This Date In Manka Bros History- Feb 5, 1950:

‘Ispolin’ opened and was a massive flop The animated film about a mythological Bulgarian giant, was written by studio co-founder Simeon Manka. The failure drove Simeon further into madness.

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February 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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This Date In Manka Bros History- Feb 4, 1953:

The Underwood Noiseless Mystery Hour premieres featuring the world’s greatest mysteries brought to you by the world’s greatest typewriter that will ‘Never Go Out Of Style.’

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February 4, 2026 at 3:37 PM
This Date In Manka Bros History- Feb 4, 1953:

The Underwood Noiseless Mystery Hour premieres featuring the world’s greatest mysteries brought to you by the world’s greatest typewriter that will ‘Never Go Out Of Style.’

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February 4, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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This Date In Manka Bros. History - Feb 3, 1956:

For reasons unknown, Manka Bros. studio boss Harry Manka is acquitted of Tax Evasion before his trial and reimbursed for any taxes he did pay.

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February 3, 2026 at 4:12 PM
This Date In Manka Bros. History - Feb 3, 1956:

For reasons unknown, Manka Bros. studio boss Harry Manka is acquitted of Tax Evasion before his trial and reimbursed for any taxes he did pay.

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February 3, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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This Date In Manka Bros. History - February 1, 1970:

Manka Bros.’ President and COO Lloyd Grohl is born in Brooklyn, NY.

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February 1, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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This Date In Manka Bros.History- Feb 2, 1973:

King Khan - the rock band of future studio CEO Khan Manka, Jr. (son of Manka Bros head Harry Manka) - had their first paying gig at the Tonga Hut in North Hollywood.

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February 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
This Date In Manka Bros.History- Feb 2, 1973:

King Khan - the rock band of future studio CEO Khan Manka, Jr. (son of Manka Bros head Harry Manka) - had their first paying gig at the Tonga Hut in North Hollywood.

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February 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
This Date In Manka Bros. History - February 1, 1970:

Manka Bros.’ President and COO Lloyd Grohl is born in Brooklyn, NY.

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February 1, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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This Date In Manka Bros History - Jan 31, 1945:

Manka Bros launched MB Records. The first release: ‘War Sounds: The Battle of the Bulge’ recorded live Dec 22, 1944 during some of the heaviest fighting.

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January 31, 2026 at 5:45 PM
This Date In Manka Bros History - Jan 31, 1945:

Manka Bros launched MB Records. The first release: ‘War Sounds: The Battle of the Bulge’ recorded live Dec 22, 1944 during some of the heaviest fighting.

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January 31, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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This Date In Manka Bros History- Jan 30, 1909:

‘Kittens Playing With Balls Of Twine’ - filmed by Simeon Manka while recovering from a mental breakdown in a Sanatorium - became a hit movie and saved the studio from financial ruin.

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January 30, 2026 at 3:34 PM
This Date In Manka Bros History- Jan 30, 1909:

‘Kittens Playing With Balls Of Twine’ - filmed by Simeon Manka while recovering from a mental breakdown in a Sanatorium - became a hit movie and saved the studio from financial ruin.

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January 30, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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This Date In Manka Bros History - Jan 29, 1966:

MC Comics’ ‘The Heckler’ Issue #1 was released. The character notoriously stalked and terrorized stand-up comedians in New York’s East Village.

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January 29, 2026 at 3:57 PM
This Date In Manka Bros History - Jan 29, 1966:

MC Comics’ ‘The Heckler’ Issue #1 was released. The character notoriously stalked and terrorized stand-up comedians in New York’s East Village.

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January 29, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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This Date In Manka Bros History-Jan 28, 1937:

A Manka Bros theater troupe - The Manka Players - is flown into Spain to perform skits and plays for the Loyalist fighters during the Spanish Civil War.

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January 28, 2026 at 4:16 PM
This Date In Manka Bros History-Jan 28, 1937:

A Manka Bros theater troupe - The Manka Players - is flown into Spain to perform skits and plays for the Loyalist fighters during the Spanish Civil War.

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January 28, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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This Date In Manka Bros History-Jan 27, 1928:

Manka Bros released its first ‘All-Talking’ movie - ‘The Serpent’s Tongue Featuring The Crazy Czech & Sally.’

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January 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
This Date In Manka Bros History-Jan 27, 1928:

Manka Bros released its first ‘All-Talking’ movie - ‘The Serpent’s Tongue Featuring The Crazy Czech & Sally.’

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January 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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This Date In Manka Bros History-Jan 26, 1968:

Manka Bros released the world’s longest film - the 840 hour epic- ‘56 Long Stories About Bulgaria.’ It was screened once (36 days) at a cinema in Reseda.

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January 26, 2026 at 9:26 PM
This Date In Manka Bros History-Jan 26, 1968:

Manka Bros released the world’s longest film - the 840 hour epic- ‘56 Long Stories About Bulgaria.’ It was screened once (36 days) at a cinema in Reseda.

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January 26, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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This Date In Manka Bros History-Jan 25, 1933:

Studio head Khan Manka attended his first (and last) Hollywood Underground Communist Meeting.

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January 25, 2026 at 8:51 PM
This Date In Manka Bros History-Jan 25, 1933:

Studio head Khan Manka attended his first (and last) Hollywood Underground Communist Meeting.

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January 25, 2026 at 8:51 PM