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Motion pictures -- Production and direction

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 94 Collections and/or Records:

Patrick Ford interview

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230315795]
Identifier: MSS SC 1765
Scope and Contents

Typescript of an interview with Patrick Ford by Jim D'Arc. Patrick describes his own and his father's experiences in making such movies as "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon," "Wagon Master" and Rio Grande" in southeastern Utah.

Dates: 1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

HaleStorm Entertainment records

 Collection — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197232487378]
Identifier: MSS 2765
Abstract

One carton of videotapes, DVDs, CDs, scripts, news articles and reviews, on-line reviews, and publicity materials, all related to the motion picture "The Singles Ward;" 35mm film: one print (5 reels) of The Singles Ward," flat trailer, 'scope trailer, teaser.

Dates: 2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Howard Hawks papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1404
Scope and Contents

Contains scripts (some unproduced), contracts, correspondence, scenarios, research on many of Hawks's motion pictures, family and business records, memorabilia, and home movies.

Dates: 1925-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

James W. Dearden research for Andrew J. Russell film, approximately 1982-2004

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9237 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Includes photocopies and research on Andrew J. Russell's life and career as well as correspondence showing the process of obtaining funding for production of the film "Andrew J. Russell, a social historian."

Dates: approximately 1982-2004
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James W. Dearden papers

Larry Karstens collection on Cinerama

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9578
Scope and Contents Materials collected by Larry Karsens documenting Cinerama, a widescreen film projection process invented in 1952 that utilized three synchronized 35mm projectors on one screen. Materials include film posters, lobby cards, promotional books, novels based on Cinerama films, magazines, programs, clippings, letters, film stills, scrapbooks, research printed from the Internet, equipment manuals, sheet music, board games, and puzzles. Film titles featured in the collection include Seven Wonders of...
Dates: 1940-2015
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Jack Mathis papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2389
Scope and Contents

135 boxes of papers, correspondence, scripts, sheet music, audio and videotapes, 16mm motion pictures, fan magazines and other materials relating to Republic Pictures studio and its productions.

Dates: approximately 1935-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Todd McCarthy papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2308
Abstract

Research notes, correspondence, and papers collected by McCarthy in writing his biography of Howard Hawks.

Dates: 1993-1996
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Melody Morgan, 1957-1958

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 6 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence and stories related to Cooper's unproduced film project Melody Morgan.

Dates: 1957-1958
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Merian C. Cooper papers / Merian C. Cooper papers on unproduced motion pictures

Merian C. Cooper and Dorothy Cooper financial papers, 1933-1983

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains a ledger, correspondence, and other records documenting Cooper's and his family's finances. Materials date from 1933 to 1983.

Dates: 1933-1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Merian C. Cooper papers / Merian C. Cooper personal papers

Merian C. Cooper and Dorothy Jordan papers on motion pictures, 1920-1972

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains awards, correspondence, story proposals, photographs, art, and other material related to Cooper's career in the film industry during the beginning in the 1930s, but primarily in the 1950s and 1960s. These files also contain similar materials on the careers of Cooper's wife, Dorothy Jordan, and special effects technician Willis O'Brien. Dated 1920 to 1972.

Dates: 1920-1972
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Merian C. Cooper papers

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