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Motion picture producers and directors -- Utah

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 74 Collections and/or Records:

Families are forever / [MCA Corporate Films] ; [producers, Stephen B. Allen, John G. Kinnear, L. Jay Monk, William N. Burch], 1982

 Sub-Series — Reel 21: Series 2 [Barcode: 31087233634226]
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1982, and was produced by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department. The story is of a family who is comforted by the idea that families can be together forever after a family member dies. Dated 1982.

Dates: 1982
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

Follow me / [Brigham Young University] ; [producer, Wetzel Whitaker] ; [screenplay, Scott Whitaker], 1983

 Sub-Series — Reel 36: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233634374]
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 23
Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1962, and was produced by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department. It depicts a Christian family who learns to love others. The collection has one copy of on a film reel made in 1983.

Dates: 1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

Footage and trims of Curtain Time, U.S.A. tours, 1960-1965

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains DVD copies of multiple reels and loose film trims that include performances and outakes from the Middle East and Asian performances of Curtain Time U.S.A., a tour of a Brigham Young University performing group that toured many parts of Asia, the Middle East, and Europe in 1965. Sponsored by the United States State Department, it was a foreign relations program to help American relations. The performing group showed American styles of music, dance, and entertainment. The students...
Dates: 1960-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs DVD copies of collection of films

Footage and trims of Curtain Time, U.S.A. tours, 1960-1965

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains multiple reels and loose film trims that include performances and outakes from the Middle East and Asian performances of Curtain Time U.S.A., a tour of a Brigham Young University performing group that toured many parts of Asia, the Middle East, and Europe in 1965. Sponsored by the United States State Department, it was a foreign relations program to help American relations. The performing group showed American styles of music, dance, and entertainment. The students also took time to...
Dates: 1960-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

Harvest of a century, approximately 1970s

 Sub-Series — Reel 45: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233634465]
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 31
Scope and Contents

Film was released in the 1970s, and was produced by Brigham Young University as part of the University's centennial celebration. The film gives a history of the first 100 years of Brigham Young University's existence. The collection contains one copy on a film reel.

Dates: approximately 1970s
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

How near to the angels / Brigham Young University ; produced and directed by Wetzel O. Whitaker ; screen story, Scott Whitaker, 1956

 Sub-Series — Reel 48: Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233634499]
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 34
Scope and Contents

Film was released in 1956, and was produced by Brigham Young University for the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dramatizes the problems faced by a young Mormon woman in choosing a husband, with emphasis on temple marriage. Depicts problem of peer pressure and the positive influence of a caring adviser. The collection contains one copy on a film reel. Dated 1985.

Dates: 1956
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

In one blinding moment / [Brigham Young University] ; [director, producer, writer, David Kent Jacobs], approximately 1970s

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 2 Sub-Series 27
Scope and Contents

Film was released in the 1970s, and was written, directed, and produced by David Kent Jacobs. The film is based on the true story of Max Ellerbusch who, after the loss of his son, is able to find forgiveness amidst his grief and pain. Two film reels are included in the collection.

Dates: approximately 1970s
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs collection of films

David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5625
Scope and Contents Contains materials related to Jacobs' work for the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Studio. The Brigham Young University Motion Picture Studio produced many of the early motion pictures for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many original cuts of films like The First Vision and Uncle Ben are on 16 mm film reels are included. Other film projects including the Performing Arts tour Curtain Time, U.S.A. and their original cuts are also included. DVD copies of some of the...
Dates: 1955-1988
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films

James W. Dearden papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 9237
Scope and Contents

Materials related to the career of Mormon filmaker James Dearden. The materials include personal photographs and papers as well as papers pertaining to research and funding for the film "Andrew J. Russell, a social historian." Approximately 1960-2004.

Dates: approximately 1960-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James W. Dearden papers

James W. Dearden photographs, approximately 1960-2005

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9237 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Materials include copies of Civil War era photographs by Andrew J. Russell as well as personal slides from James W. Dearden.

Dates: approximately 1960-2005
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 9237, James W. Dearden papers

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