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Agatha Christie Movies

 Series

Scope and Content

This series contains the files Margulies maintained while producing the movies Murder is Easy, Sparkling Cyanide and A Carribean Mystery. These files include cast deals, production binders, staff and crew lists and scripts.

Dates

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

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Historical Note

In 1982, David Wolper-Stan Margulies Productions produced a made-for-TV movie based on the Agatha Christie book Murder is Easy. In 1983, the Stan Margulies Company produced two made-for-TV movies based on the Agatha Christie books Murder in the Caribbean and Sparkling Cyanide. All three aired on CBS and Margulies received producer's credits on both. Sparkling Cyanide was nominated for an Emmy.

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