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Motion pictures -- Production and direction

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Found in 112 Collections and/or Records:

3 Godfathers (1948), 1948-1950

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1849 Series 13 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents Argosy Pictures Corporation records such as agreements, letters, and reports on the produced film, "3 Godfathers." Materials dated 1948-1950. Argosy contracted with MGM to make "3 Godfathers," also in 1948. This was a project designed to reduce Argosy's financial risk, as can be seen from the contracts, but since it lowered Argosy's costs, it also reduced the company's earnings. In spite of the smaller return, Argosy needed this film to improve its cash flow so it could pay some of its debt...
Dates: 1948-1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Argosy Pictures Corporation records / Argosy Pictures Corporation records on produced films

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

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

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
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Argosy Pictures Corporation records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1849
Scope and Contents The Argosy Pictures Corporation records documents the operations of this independent motion picture company through its pre-war Argosy Corporation and post-war Argosy Pictures Corporation phases, spanning 1913 to 1958 (bulk 1939 to 1957). The records provide insight into the legal, financial, and tax aspects of film production, as well as the creative process of identifying story material and researching projects prior to production. Materials include internal and external correspondence;...
Dates: 1913-1958; Majority of material found within 1939-1957
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Argosy Pictures Corporation records on produced films, 1933-1954

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1849 Series 13
Scope and Contents Contains information on all ten feature films produced by Argosy Pictures Corporation, although some films are better documented than others. "The Fugitive," "Fort Apache," "3 Godfathers," "Mighty Joe Young," "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon," and "Wagonmaster" are the better documented films, including script development, contracts, Production Code Administration correspondence, and location information. However, not all of the film files contain this information. Records not present include full...
Dates: 1933-1954
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Argosy Pictures Corporation records

Argosy Pictures Corporation scrapbook, 1949

 Series — Box 30: Series 13; Series 14; Series 15 [Barcode: 31197230230291], Folder: 16
Identifier: MSS 1849 Series 14
Scope and Contents

Scrapbook is a photocopy of a scrapbook of clippings from trade periodicals, including "Variety" and "The Hollywood Reporter." Clippings relate to Argosy films and personnel as well as activities of other organizations. Dated 1949.

Dates: 1949
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Argosy Pictures Corporation records

Argosy Pictures Corporation unproduced films, 1913-1955

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1849 Series 12
Scope and Contents Research and production materials related to films considered or developed by Argosy Pictures Corporation, including projects that were started and never completed. Content includes location research, budgeting, screenplays, agreements, outlines, correspondence, and approximately 450 synopses and stories submitted for consideration by notable authors such as Maxwell Anderson, Pearl S. Buck, Raymond Chandler, and others. Materials consist of notes, letters, lists, publications, tear sheets,...
Dates: 1913-1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Argosy Pictures Corporation records

Argosy Pictures Corporation unproduced films research, 1940s

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1849 Series 12 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

General research information regarding films that were explored for production by Argosy Pictures Corporation, mostly dealing with locations. Includes research notes and files, letters, lists, and publications. Materials dated 1940s.

Dates: 1940s
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Argosy Pictures Corporation records / Argosy Pictures Corporation unproduced films

Argosy Pictures Corporation unproduced motion picture projects, 1939-1955

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1849 Series 12 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Materials regarding films that were never completed by Argosy Pictures Corporation but on which some work had been done, including, but not limited to, research, budgeting, screenplays, agreements, outlines, and correspondence. Materials dated 1939-1955.

Dates: 1939-1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Argosy Pictures Corporation records / Argosy Pictures Corporation unproduced films
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