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The greatest show on earth

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1985

Scope and Contents

Typescript of the screenplay "The Greatest Show on Earth" with 35 mm film frames from the original motion picture film and scene sketches by John L. Jensen. The materials relate to the production of the motion picture. The screenplay was written by Frank, Barre Lyndon, Theodore St. John, and Frank Cavett.

Dates

  • 1951

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

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 publish material from The greatest show on earth must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Writer of screenplays.

Extent

4 folders (7 linear inches)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Henry Wilcoxon Estate c/o Katherine Orrison; 1984.

Appraisal

Arts and Communications.

Title
Register of The greatest show on earth
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 April 5
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States