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Motion pictures -- Production and direction

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 93 Collections and/or Records:

A jungle adventure, approximately 1935-1965

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

Contains a script for Cooper's unproduced film project A Jungle Tale.

Dates: approximately 1935-1965

A thousand springs, 1945-1965

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

Contains correspondence, script treatments, and other material related to Cooper's unproduced film project A Thousand Springs. Materials date from between 1945 and 1965.

Dates: 1945-1965

Ampersand Films records

 Collection — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197232487394]
Identifier: MSS 2741
Abstract

One carton of papers and DVDs, 7 reels of 35mm motion picture film, 6 reels of feature "Handcart," 1 reel of trailer.

Dates: 2002-2003

Argosy Pictures Corporation business records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1849
Scope and Contents

The records provide insight into legal and tax aspects of film production, as well as documenting the search for suitable story material and researching aspects of a film before production. Includes correspondence; legal, financial, and personnel records; story ideas; a scrapbook; photographs; and other documentation.

Dates: 1939-1958

Blossom time, 1916-1967

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 6 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, reviews, and other materials related to Cooper's unproduced film project Blossom Time. Materials date from between 1916 and 1967.

Dates: 1916-1967

Cecil B. DeMille Productions records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6254
Scope and Contents

Collection includes corporate by-laws and minute books of Cecil B. DeMille Productions. Also includes correspondence with many of DeMille's associates, appraisals, tax records, and estate records of Cecil B. DeMille and Constance A. DeMille. Collection contains materials related to the production of various DeMille films, including Samson and Delilah, The Greatest Show on Earth, and The Ten Commandments (1956).

Dates: approximately 1932-1959

Chennault of China, 1935-1986

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

Contains correspondence, drafts, research, photographs, and other materials related to Cooper's unproduced film project Chennault of China. Materials date from between 1935 and 1986.

Dates: 1935-1986

Children of the sea, 1930-1969

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 6 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, research, photographs, and screenplay drafts for the Cooper's unproduced film project Children of the Sea. Includes correspondence on securing legal rights and between Cooper and motion picture production companies. Materials date from between 1930 and 1969.

Dates: 1930-1969

Cooper family certificates, passports, and other material, 1924-1980

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains certificates, awards, passports, photographs, and other materials related to Merian C. Cooper and his family, dating from 1924 to 1980. Includes original documents and photocopies.

Dates: 1924-1980

Cooper family genealogy records, approximately 1944-1977

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

Subseries contains genealogical information about the Cooper and Woodson families, including correspondence and lists. Materials date from approximately 1944 to 1972.

Dates: approximately 1944-1977