Artcraft Pictures Corporation was formed 16 August 1916 to distribute productions by Mary Pickford Film Corporation. Artcraft Pictures Corporation was purchased on 1 May 1917 ([?] Eyman-Pickford p. ? lists 15 April 1917) by Famous Players-Lasky Corporation. In January 1918, Artcraft Pictures was reduced by Famous Players-Lasky Corporation to a distribution brand name for Paramount Pictures Corporation.

References: Eyman-Pickford p. ?.