The Craig Movie Supply Company, based out of Los Angeles, California, was a prominent manufacturer of photography and cinema gear during the mid-20th century. They acquired the Thalhammer Company around the 1940s, combining their manufacturing resources to build heavy-duty, premium-tier tripods highly regarded in the "Old Hollywood" film and photography circles.

This model typically feature the patented Komine tilt head. This design offers a full 360-degree pan and smooth tilt capabilities, controlled by an extended handle outfitted with an easy-grip black hard-plastic bulb tip.

The extending legs have hard rubber stoppers on the bottom.