Oldest props house
- Who
- Earl Hays Press
- What
- 106 year(s)
- Where
- United States (Los Angeles)
- When
- 1917
The oldest props house is the Earl Hays Press, located in Burbank, California, which has been in operation for 106 years as of 31 January 2023. Opened in 1917 by Earl Hays, this printing shop specialises in making printed matter for film and TV productions. Its products encompass everything a props manager might need that features printed elements, including posters, newspapers, official documents, signage and even food and drink packaging.
The Earl Hays Press' longest-surviving rival was Ellis Props and Graphics, which was founded in 1909, but closed its doors in 2001 after 92 years.