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Motion pictures -- Production and direction

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 91 Collections and/or Records:

Merian C. Cooper preparatory sketches for Chennault of China, 1955-1960

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 6 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Subseries contains early drafts of biographical sketches for Chennault, used in development for screenplay for unproduced film project Chennault of China. Most of the materials are undated.

Dates: Other: 1955-1960
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2008, Merian C. Cooper papers / Merian C. Cooper papers on unproduced motion pictures / Chennault of China / Merian C. Cooper screenplays and book drafts for Chennault of China

Merian C. Cooper scrapbooks, 1917-1933

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains scrapbooks of newspaper clippings about Cooper's early life and career. His military career through the Russo-Polish War and the films Grass, Chang, The Four Feathers, The Most Dangerous Game, King Kong, She, and The Last Days of Pompeii are represented. Clippings date from 1917 to 1933.

Dates: 1917-1933
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2008, Merian C. Cooper papers

Merian C. Cooper screenplays and book drafts for Chennault of China, 1958-1960

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 6 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Subseries contains research, screenplay drafts, photographs, and other materials from Cooper's unproduced film project Chennault of China. Materials date from between 1958 and 1960.

Dates: 1958-1960
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2008, Merian C. Cooper papers / Merian C. Cooper papers on unproduced motion pictures / Chennault of China

Obituary, funeral, and memorial service papers for Merian C. Cooper, 1973

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, obituaries, funeral service programs, eulogies, tributes, recordings, and photographs related to Cooper's death and burial. Materials date from 1973.

Dates: 1973
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2008, Merian C. Cooper papers / Merian C. Cooper personal papers

Publicity papers on Merian C. Cooper, 1929-1977

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains articles, clippings and biographical sketches developed for publicity purposes. Articles and sketches are both drafts and published clippings and articles. Materials date from 1929 to 1977.

Dates: 1929-1977
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2008, Merian C. Cooper papers / Merian C. Cooper personal papers

Revenge, 1947-1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 6 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains a synopsis and scripts for Cooper's unproduced film project Revenge. Materials date from between 1947 and 1963.

Dates: 1947-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2008, Merian C. Cooper papers / Merian C. Cooper papers on unproduced motion pictures

Scripts for Revenge, 1947-1963

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 6 Sub-Series 8 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Subseries contains drafts of scripts for Cooper's unproduced film project Revenge. Materials date from between 1947 and 1963.

Dates: 1947-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2008, Merian C. Cooper papers / Merian C. Cooper papers on unproduced motion pictures / Revenge

Scripts for Young men never die, 1933-1965

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 6 Sub-Series 12 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains script treatments and drafts for Cooper's unproduced film project Young Men Never Die. Materials date from between 1933 and 1965.

Dates: 1933-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2008, Merian C. Cooper papers / Merian C. Cooper papers on unproduced motion pictures / Young men never die

Sound recordings of awards ceremony, 1953

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 8 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Contains sound recordings, awards, and other materials relating to Cooper's achievements. Materials date from between approximately 1952 to 1972.

Dates: 1953
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2008, Merian C. Cooper papers / Merian C. Cooper and Dorothy Jordan papers on motion pictures / Merian C. Cooper honorary awards

Jeff Spielberg collection of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer scripts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8129
Scope and Contents

Contains 606 motion picture scripts created by Metro-Goldywn-Mayer (based in California) for their motion picture films. Includes scripts for films featuring major MGM stars including Joan Crawford. Dated approximately 1920-1980.

Dates: approximately 1920-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Jeff Spielberg collection of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer scripts

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