Descriptive Summary
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Biography
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: Edward and Janet Elsie Clark papers
Date (inclusive): 1918-1953
Collection number: 261
Creator:
Clark, Edward
Clark, Janet Elsie
Extent:
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
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
Edward and Janet Elsie Clark papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Motion Picture Country House and Hospital, 1988
Biography
Edward Clark was a Russian-born actor and writer most active in film during the 1940s and 1950s. He
operated a theater school in Hollywood, known as the Edward Clark Academy Theatre, as early as 1936 that
functioned as a theatrical stock company in the 1930s and 1940s. Janet Elsie Clark was an American
actress and writer. She appeared as a character actress in a number of films.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Edward and Janet Elsie Clark papers span the years 1918-1953 and encompass 3 linear feet. The
collection consists primarily of playscripts. There are two motion picture scripts written by Clark, one
teleplay that he might have acted in, and joint theatrical writings by the Clarks. The writings of Janet
Clark include playscripts and material for a Duncan Sisters radio series.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
Indexing Terms
Clark, Edward , 1878-1954--Archives.
Clark, Janet Elsie , 1912-1987--Archives.
actors