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Motion picture plays

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 137 Collections and/or Records:

Continuity script for King of the Royal Mounted, approximately 1950

 File — Box 20: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197235219208], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS 6081 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains a proposed radio continuity script with annotations, entitled King of the Royal Mounted: Salmon Thieves dating from approximately 1950. 60 p.

Dates: approximately 1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6081, Zane Grey papers / Zane Grey screenplays

Collection of Merian C. Cooper scripts

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 5790
Scope and Contents

Collection includes photocopies of cutting continuity scripts from six films produced by Merian C. Cooper.

Dates: 1933-1938
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection of Merian C. Cooper scripts

The Crusades

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230326727]
Identifier: MSS SC 2793
Scope and Contents

Typewritten screenplay of the motion picture, "The Crusades," which was directed by Cecil B. DeMille. The item was co-authored by Dudley Nichols and Waldemar Young.

Dates: 1935
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / The Crusades

The Crusades script

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197227657092]
Identifier: MSS 5793
Scope and Contents

The Crusades, bound, annotated script, with film frames, dated 29 January 1935, in faded green binder with red felt cross and the name "Berenice" on the front cover.

Dates: 1935
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / The Crusades script

Cutting continuity and opening credits for King Kong, 1948 July 19

 Item — Box 9: Series 3; Series 5 [Barcode: 31197238104266], Folder: 20
Identifier: MSS 2008 Series 5 File 5
Dates: 1948 July 19
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2008, Merian C. Cooper papers / Merian C. Cooper papers on produced motion pictures / King Kong (1933)

David Kent Jacobs film collection reference materials, 1964-1983

 Series
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains materials related to the production, shooting, editing, and release of motion pictures produced by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department and had the involvement of Jacobs. Materials include scripts, storyboards, shooting schedules, and crew lists. Financial records for some films are also included, detailing pay for actors, sets, costumes, and equipment. For several of the films programs and audience reaction and comments at the premiere of the film are included. Dated...
Dates: 1964-1983
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films

David Kent Jacobs materials on Joseph Smith motion pictures, 1964-1966

 Sub-Series — Carton 61: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233633301], Folder: 12
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains various scripts and screenplays highlighting the life of the prophet Joseph Smith. Dates range from 1964-1966.

Dates: 1964-1966
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs film collection reference materials

David Kent Jacobs materials on Ministering through Home Teaching, 1983

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains the script, as well as a pamphlet designed by Church officials that highlights principles from the video that could be discussed in church meetings. Also includes a videocassette entitled Home Teaching Segments. Film was released in 1988, and was produced by the Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated 1983.

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

David Kent Jacobs materials on The Lost Manuscript, 1974

 Sub-Series — Carton 61: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233633301], Folder: 12
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains the script and production notes for The Lost Manuscript. Film was released in 1974, and was made by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The script includes the original text and the revisions of the script.

Dates: 1974
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs film collection reference materials

David Kent Jacobs materials on Uncle Ben , 1977-1978

 Sub-Series — Carton 61: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197233633301], Folder: 1-4
Identifier: UA 5625 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains copies of the script, which was rewritten several times, including a version by Orson Scott Card. A list of cast and extras is also included, as well as a program for the premier at American Fork High School is included. Film was released in 1978, and was produced by Brigham Young University Motion Picture Department. Copies of the various script revisions are included. The majority of the extras were from Brigham Young University. Dated 1977-1978.

Dates: 1977-1978
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / UA 5625, David Kent Jacobs collection on Mormon films / David Kent Jacobs film collection reference materials

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