Descriptive Summary
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Biography
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: Ray Milland papers
Date (inclusive): 1928-1984
Date (bulk): 1940s
Collection number: 32
Creator:
Milland, Ray
Extent:
3.7 linear feet of papers.
1 linear feet of photographs.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Access
Available by appointment only.
Publication rights
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.
Preferred Citation
Ray Milland papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Mrs. Mal Milland, 1986
Biography
Ray Milland was a Welsh-born actor and director. He arrived in Hollywood in 1930, after a brief stint
in British films. Best known as a romantic leading man during the 1940s and 1950s, Milland? American
acting career spanned five decades from the 1930s through 1970s. He directed a handful of films during
the 1950s and 1960s. Milland received an Academy Award in the best actor category for THE LOST WEEKEND
(1945).
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Ray Milland papers span the years 1928-1984 (bulk 1940s) and encompass 4.7 linear feet. The
collection contains three scrapbooks, including one from 1946 with congratulatory letters and telegrams
and photographs regarding his Academy Award for THE LOST WEEKEND; several award certificates related to
that film; articles written by Milland in the 1960s for ?range County Illustrated? a smattering of
material collected by Milland during his retirement; photographs related to Milland's military service
during World War II; two photograph albums documenting trips to Sweden and Italy; and a bound volume of
photographs from THIS IS YOUR LIFE?AY MILLAND (1975).
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
Indexing Terms
Milland, Ray , 1907-1986--Archives.
actors
directors