William L. Sherrill

A 1918 issue of Theatre Magazine reported he was the single most important figure among independent producers of motion pictures.

[2][3][4] Sherrill traveled to Frohman's studios in Tampa, Florida to check in on production of Birth of a Race.

[8] Sherrill was involved in film industry discussions about hiring extras directly rather than via agents.

[9] He was also at meetings of the National Association of the Motion Pictures Industry seeking to have presidential candidates address censorship issues.

[10] Sherrill volunteered to pay for an artificial limb for an individual at a Rotary Club meeting in Tampa.