Pine-Thomas Productions: A History and Filmography - Paperbackby David C. Tucker (Author) Dubbed "The Dollar Bills," William H. Pine and William C. Thomas made 1940s Hollywood take notice with their B movies for Paramount that gave solid entertainment while cutting costs to the bone. In the 1950s, with television looming, Pine Thomas Productions began making bigger budget films with stars including James Cagney and Jane Wyman, and incorporating trends like 3 D. "The public is Hollywood's boss," Pine said, and