Description
The John W. Boyle Film Stills and Photograph Collection consists of film stills and photographs related to movies that this
cinematographer shot in the 1910s and 1920s.
Background
Cinematographer John W. Boyle (1891-1959) worked on over 150 American motion pictures in the first half of the twentieth century.
He began shooting films by 1915 and worked closely with director J. Gordon Edwards and consequently with such actresses as
Theda Bara, whose favorite director was Edwards. Boyle also filmed shorts for Mack Sennett (1880-1960), the famous director
of comedy.
John,
"Sheba" will always be grateful.
Betty Blythe.
Queen of Sheba 1922
Extent
1 archival document box
.5 linear feet
Restrictions
Materials in the Department of Archives and Special Collections may be subject to copyright. Unless explicitly stated otherwise,
Loyola Marymount University does not claim ownership of the copyright of any materials in its collections. The user or publisher
must secure permission to publish from the copyright owner. Loyola Marymount University does not assume any responsibility
for infringement of copyright or of publication rights held by the original author or artists or his/her heirs, assigns, or
executors.
Availability
Collection is open to research under the terms of use of the Department of Archives and Special Collections, Loyola Marymount
University.