Hollywood Album (edited by Ivy Crane Wilson), circa 1948
Scope and Contents
This small collection contains the papers of American casting director Phil Friedman (died 1974). The collection includes books, casting directories, photographs (including ones autographed by celebrities such as Tom Mix, Joan Bennett, and Akim Tamiroff), studio publicity shots, correspondence, pamphlets, clippings, and miscellaneous articles. There is a list of casting suggestions with approximate salaries for the film "Sudden Fear" and a typescript manuscript "Find Us A Star!" (11 pp.) Much of the material reflects Friedman's work as a casting director from the mid 1920s through the 1940s.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1948
Creator
- From the Collection: Friedman, Phil M., -1974 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.85 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library Repository
Doheny Memorial Library G4
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0185 United States
ctlibarc@usc.edu