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The Silent Lovers

 Series

Scope and Content

This series contains a copy of the script for the movie The Silent Lovers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1936 - 2005
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1977 - 2001

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Historical Note

The Silent Lovers depicts the ill-fated love affair between Greta Garbo and John Gilbert (played by Mackenzie Phillips and Barry Bostick). The made-for-TV movie was produced by David Wolper-Stan Margulies Productions and aired on NBC in 1980. Margulies received a producer's credit for his work on it and was nominated (along with Wolper) for the Outstanding Limited Series Emmy. The film won an Emmy and was nominated for another five. It was also nominated for a Golden Globe for Best TV-Series - Drama, along with This Year's Blonde and The Scarlett O'Hara Wars. The movie was part of the "Moviola" series that also included This Year's Blonde and The Scarlett O'Hara Wars.

Extent

From the Collection: 121.6 Linear Feet (111 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library Repository

Contact:
Doheny Memorial Library G4
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0185 United States