William Allyn papers

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Descriptive Summary

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

Important Information for Users of the Collection

Access

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Preferred Citation

William Allyn papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Sandra Allyn, 2008

Biography

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

Indexing Terms

Allyn, William , 1927-1999--Archives.