Skip to main content

Theater

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Fay Bainter papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2077
Abstract

Collection consists of stills and photographs, from 15 films and 20 stage plays; scripts of 15 stage plays and 6 television shows in which the actress Fay Bainter (1892-1968) appeared. Also includes personal documents, clippings and correspondence.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1930s-1950s

Gladys Cooper papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2022
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, scripts, scores, playbills, scrapbooks, and a variety of production files related to the stage and film career of Gladys Cooper (1888-1971).

Dates: 1888 - 1965

Billy De Wolfe collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2118
Abstract

This collection consists of clippings, scrapbooks, vaudeville photo album, musical arrangements, posters, awards, stills from stage, motion pictures, and television covering the period 1925-1974 from actor Billy De Wolfe (1907-1974). There are also miscellaneous scripts from his stage appearances including "How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying", as well as the screenplay for Dixie (1943) and television scripts for The Doris Day Show and Love American Style.

Dates: 1925 - 1974

William Farnum papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2526
Abstract

This collection contains the papers and scrapbooks of actor, William Farnum (1876-1953). Materials include playscripts, personal photographs, theater programs, handbills, correspondence, clippings, and publicity materials.

Dates: 1897 - 1953

Gene Fowler manuscript

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 0011
Abstract

Revised galley proofs of Fowler's (1890-1960) biographical novel, Good Night, Sweet Prince (Viking, 1954), based on the life of actor John Barrymore.

Dates: 1950s

Marguerite Gallien typescript

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31275038202496]
Identifier: 0074
Abstract

Typescript of Gallien's play, "My Mother's Husband" (annotated acting copy).

Dates: circa 1950s

Gladys Hurlbut manuscript

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 0030
Abstract

Typescript of Hurlbut's (1898-1988) autobiography, Next Week, East Lynne! (Dutton, 1950). Ms. Hurlbut was a playwright and in her later years appeared in films and television.

Dates: circa 1950

Robert F. Jani papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0291
Abstract This collection consists of the personal and business papers of Robert F. Jani (1934-1989). He was a creator, director and executive producer of musical spectaculars, television productions, pageants and extravaganzas, celebrations, international events, parades, arena shows and sports events, world premieres and openings, pyrotechnic shows, expositions, and theme parks. Mr. Jani was a founder of USC Songfest and principal of Robert F. Jani Productions, Inc. He graduated from the University...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1950s-1980s

Clint Jefferies theater scripts and recordings

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Coll2008-058
Abstract

This collection consists of scripts of plays and musicals written by Clint Jefferies and recordings of performances of these pieces by Wings Theatre Company of New York City.

Dates: 1991-2002