Astaire, Fred
Person
Dates
- Existence: 18990510 - 19870622
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Fred Astaire manuscripts
Collection
Identifier: 2070
Abstract
This collection contains drafts of Steps in Time, the autobiography of American actor and dancer Fred Astaire (1899-1987), first published in 1959. Materials reflect the work at various stages and include handwritten and typed drafts, notes, proofs, and galleys.
Dates:
circa 1950s
Found in:
USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
Arthur Freed papers
Collection
Identifier: 2151
Abstract
Arthur Freed was an American lyricist and producer, best known for his MGM musical productions of such films as "An American in Paris", "Singin' in the Rain", "Meet Me in St. Louis", and "Gigi". This collection comprises primarly film files (produced and unproduced), considered projects, playscripts and screenplays, phonograph albums, and artwork and stills. It also contains personal papers, correspondence and letters, awards, certificates and ephemera, and books and scrapbooks.
Dates:
1919 - 1975
Found in:
USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library