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Title: William Allyn papers
Date (inclusive): 1976-1994
Date (bulk): 1980-1988
Collection number: 1371
Creator:
Allyn, William
Extent:
7.3 linear feet of papers.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
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William Allyn papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Gift of Sandra Allyn, 2008
William Allyn was an American film producer. In the 1980s he produced two films, COUSINS (1989) and
RICH AND FAMOUS (1981). Before he took up producing, he was active as an actor in film from 1957 to
1965.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The William Allyn papers span the years 1976-1994 (bulk 1980-1988) and encompass circa 7.3 linear
feet. The collection consists primarily of production records and script material related to COUSINS
(1989) and RICH AND FAMOUS (1981). There is material on nearly a dozen unproduced films and on one
television production, as well as a few general files. While the collection documents his activity as a
producer, it does not contain material related to his prior career as an actor.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B.
Unproduced; 2. Television files; 3. Subject files
Allyn, William , 1927-1999--Archives.