This blue stock certificate from Official Films, Inc., issued in 1972, features a name change stamp to "Official Industries" along with cancellation holes, stamps, and handwritten annotations, indicating its authenticity and historical use.

Official Films, Inc. was a prominent distributor of movies for television and non-theatrical distribution during the mid-20th century. The company specialized in a variety of genres and formats, making an impact on the television industry by providing content for TV stations and non-theatrical venues.

Notable titles distributed by Official Films include:

• Beyond the Curtain of Space (1956)
• Blast Off (1956)
• The Cold Sun (1956)
• Crash of Moons (1954)
• Duel in Space (1956)
• Forbidden Moon (1956)
• The Gypsy Moon (1956)
• Java Jive (1943)
• Magnetic Moon (1956)
• Mama yo quiero (1941)
• Manhunt in Space (1956)
• Menace from Outer Space (1956)
• Renegade Satellite (1956)
• Robot of Regalio (1956)
• Secret File, U.S.A. (1955) (TV Series)
• Survival (1964) (TV Series)
• Boogie-Woogie Dream (1944)
• The Story of Marilyn Monroe (8mm movie, B/W)

Official Films played a crucial role in the television industry by making a wide array of films accessible to the public, thereby contributing to the cultural landscape of the time. The company eventually changed its name to Official Industries, reflecting a broader scope of operations beyond film distribution.

During the 1980s, Official Films was acquired by International Creative Exchange (ICE). In 1994, A&E acquired the original Biography series from ICE, followed by their acquisition of Battle Line in 1999. Today, the Official Films library is managed by Multicom Entertainment Group and the Peter Rodgers Organization.