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Theatre management (Paris the Pathe theatres), 1936-1985

 Series
Identifier: MSS 3793 Series 2

Scope and Contents

Scrapbooks and articles on the Pathe cinema and Paris Theatre. Articles on other forms of international cinema are also included.

Dates

  • Creation: 1936-1985

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English and French.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical / Historical

From the Collection:

Lillian Nadel Gerard was born November 25, 1914, to Harry Nadel and Sadie Wiener, in the Bronx, New York. She studied at Bernard Baruch College. She had a career in publicity and advertising. In 1936, she was hired as an importer of foreign films and publicity and advertising for the movie "The Eternal Mask," which lead to many subsequent foreign film exhibition and marketing endeavors. Throughout her career, Lillian was an executive of the Paris Theater in Manhattan. She was also a consultant to the Rugoff Theaters, the Little Carnegie, and the Fifth Avenue Cinema. Lillian was married to Philip Gerard, who also worked in the motion picture promotion industry. Lillian Gerard passed away January 27, 2003, in Manhattan.

Biographical / Historical

From the Collection:

Philip Richard Gerard was born on August 23, 1913, to Abraham Gabowitz and Rose Burg. Philip had a career in motion picture advertising, publicity, and production, primarily with Universal Pictures. He married Lillian Nadel, who also worked in the motion picture promotion industry. Philip died on May 15, 2004.

Extent

5 boxes

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