Description
The United Artists Corporation photographs span the years 1950-1981. The collection consists of
negatives, photographs, still books, and proof books. The collection is arranged alphabetically by title
of production.
Background
The United Artists Corporation was founded in 1919 by Charlie Chaplin, D. W. Griffith, Mary Pickford,
and Douglas Fairbanks as an independent releasing company, for the distribution of the productions of its
four co-founders. United Artists merged with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1981.
Extent
210 linear feet of photographs.
Restrictions
Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are
responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies
or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.
Availability
Available by appointment only.