It takes a thief : a matter of royal larceny / written by Tony Barrett

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: MSS SC 2827

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Scope and Contents

Contains two original manuscripts from the show “It Takes a Thief,” specifically the episode "A Matter of Royal Larceny," (Season 1, Episode 15, originally aired April 23, 1968), as written by Tony Barrett and directed by Michael Caffey. Both scripts belonged to Henry Wilcoxon, who guest-starred as Prime Minister Garth in the episode. Scripts are dated February 15, 1968, with a series of revisions listed until March 22, 1968. The first copy, labeled "Henry Wilcoxon," contains Garth's part underlined in red. The second is inscribed "Role of Garth," with other notes on the front. "It Takes a Thief" is an American action-adventure television series that aired on ABC for three seasons. It starred Robert Wagner in his television debut as thief Alexander Mundy, who works for the United States government in return for prison release.

Dates

Creation: 1968 February-March

Creator

Barrett, Tony, 1916-1974 (author of screenplay, etc., Person)
Wilcoxon, Henry, 1905-1984 (collector, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from the Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu

Biographical / Historical

Tony Barrett (birth name Martin Lefkowitz) was born on May 24, 1916, in New York City, New York. He was an actor, screenwriter and producer, contributed to a range of radio, television, and films projects. He was known for Mod Squad (1968), Impact (1949) and Peter Gunn (1958). Tony was married to Stephanie Nordli. He died on November 16, 1974, in Los Angeles, California.

Biographical / Historical

Henry Wilcoxon was born September 8, 1905, in Dominica, British West Indies. He was an actor and film producer. He is known for his work in Cecil B. DeMille's movies, including "Samson and Delilah" and "Cleopatra." Wilcoxon died March 6, 1984, in Los Angeles, California.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Collection acquired around 1984.

Appraisal

Western history (Mormon and Western American Manuscripts Collection Development Policy V.B.5.c, 2020).

Processing Information

Processed; Amanda Crandall; February 2024.

Related Names

Subject

Wilcoxon, Henry, 1905-1984 (actor, Person)

Subjects

Genre / Form

Topical

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: It takes a thief : a matter of royal larceny / written by Tony Barrett
Status: In Progress
Author: Amanda Crandall
Date: 2024 February 22
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: Finding aid written in English in Latin script.