John Landis papers
Special Collections
Margaret Herrick Library
© 2016
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
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John Landis papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Gift of John Landis, 2002-2014
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.
Landis, John , 1950---Archives.
directors
screenwriters