Background
Victor, Alexander F. was born on June 20, 1878 in Bollnäs, Sweden. Son of Johan Alfred and Amelia Sofia (Klaar) Victor.
Victor, Alexander F. was born on June 20, 1878 in Bollnäs, Sweden. Son of Johan Alfred and Amelia Sofia (Klaar) Victor.
Educated in Sweden.
Came to the United States, 1901, naturalized 1919. Pioneer exhibitor motion pictures, India and other oriental countries, 1895-1896. Invented electric washing machine, 1908.
Chairman of board Victor Animatograph Corporation, Davenport, Iowa, since 1910.
President Alexander F. Victor Enterprises. Introduced pioneer world standard for motion pictures.
Created safety standard 1918, permitting use of motion pictures in education, industry, home, used effectively in training United States Armed Forces, World World World War World War II Pioneer inventor 16 millimeter cameras and projectors, 1923, continuous optical reduction printer permitting addition of sound, 1930. Designing and manufacturing special devices for United States and British government since 1939.
Member Society Motion Picture Engineers, American Society Swedish Engineers, Swedish Chamber of Commerce, French Legion of Honor, Edison Pioneers. Clubs: Players (New York City).