Descriptive Summary
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Biography
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: John Landis papers
Date (inclusive): 1973-1998
Collection number: 507
Creator:
Landis, John
Extent:
9 linear feet of papers.
12.4 linear feet of photographs.
46 posters
78 production artworks
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
John Landis papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Acquisition Information
Gift of John Landis, 2002-2014
Biography
John Landis is an American director and screenwriter active in film since the 1970s. In addition to
directing a number of top-grossing comedy films, Landis has appeared in dozens of films.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The John Landis papers span the years 1973-1998 and encompass 9 linear feet of manuscripts, 12.4
linear feet of photographs, 78 pieces of production art, and 46 posters. The collection consists almost
entirely of scripts and production material on more than a dozen films directed by Landis. There is one
scrapbook with Italian-language clippings on OSCAR (1991). The photographs consist of photographic
prints, contact sheets, transparencies, and slides of scenes and off-camera shots from various motion
picture productions. The production art consists chiefly of storyboards and concept drawings.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
Indexing Terms
Landis, John , 1950---Archives.
directors
screenwriters