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Motion picture producers and directors -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Robert Aldrich papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2684
Abstract

Collection consists of materials belonging to American film director, producer, and screenwriter Robert Aldrich (1918-1983).

Dates: Majority of material found within 1952 - 1981

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

Richard Fleischer film production papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2286
Abstract

This collection consists of production materials related to the career of American film director Richard O. Fleischer (1916-2006). The production materials include scripts, call sheets, storyboards, concept art, photographs, and research notes.

Dates: 1930s-1980s; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1979

Richard Franklin records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 2573
Abstract

This collection includes the storyboard sketches and contact prints of behind the scenes photographs of the motion picture Cloak & Dagger (1984) from Australian director Richard Franklin.

Dates: 1983 - 1984

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

Ernest D. Glucksman papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2191
Abstract

Ernest D. (Ernie) Glucksman (1902-1979) was an Austrian-born American writer, director, and producer known for his work in comedy. This collection includes production files, film and television pitches, correspondence, screenplays, notes, and a small amount of personal files.

Dates: 1955-1971

Hollywood Museum collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2212
Abstract

This collection consists of papers collected for the never-built Hollywood Museum from film and television producer, director, and actor Hal Roach (1892-1992); film producer Sol Lesser (1890-1980); actor William Farnum (1876-1953); and editor and author Pete Martin (1901-1980). Items include scripts, manuscripts, production information, and more.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1900s-1970s

Felix Jackson papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31275056490502]
Identifier: 6226
Abstract Felix Jackson was a German born screenwriter, film and television producer, and novelist. During the war, he was active in the European Film Fund. This small collection consists of a gold record inscribed to Felix Jackson, of"Let Me Go Lover" by Joan Weber, from a CBS Studio One production; a manuscript poem, "Written Especially for Felix Jackson by Reginald Rose" and signed by members of the crew of Studio One; and a certificate from American Airlines naming Jackson an "Admiral of the...
Dates: circa 1950s

Jimmy Lee papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31275049039341]
Identifier: 3336
Abstract

This small collection contains promotional and press material and two DVDs related to work of Korean-American filmmaker Jimmy Lee (born 1945).

Dates: 1983 - 2018

Sol Lesser papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2304
Abstract

This collection contains scripts, clippings, pamphlets, contracts, photographs, and other materials from to the career of producer, theater owner, and an instructor of film studies, Sol Lesser, ranging from 1917 to 1976.

Dates: 1903 - 1976