Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of the papers of American composer, arranger, and associate producer of film Roger Edens (1905-1970). The papers include scripts, production information, and music scores. Edens was associate producer for a number of musical films, including "On the Town" (1949), "Show Boat" (1951), "Singin' in the Rain" (1952), and "The Band Wagon" (1953).Materials include correspondence, memos, and personal files relating to Edens' career at MGM and other studios. There...

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Materials concerning the films: Presenting Lily Mars (1264); DuBarry was a Lady (1266); Cabin in the Sky (1267); Ziegfeld Follies (1325); The Harvey Girls (1348); Till the Clouds Roll By (1369); Summer Holiday (1386); The Pirate (1400); Good News (1404); Easter Parade (1418); Words and Music (1427); Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1432); The Barkleys of Broadway (1433); In the Good Old Summertime (1440); Annie Get Your Gun (1450); On the Town (1453); Pagan Love Song (1489).