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Musical films -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Nelson Eddy papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2267
Abstract

This collection consists of sheet music, photographs, awards, scrapbooks, and concert programs from the career of American baritone singer and actor Nelson Eddy (1901-1967).

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

Roger Edens papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2296
Abstract

This collection consists of scripts, production information, and music scores from American composer, arranger, and associate producer of film Roger Edens (1905-1970). 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).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1930s-1960s

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