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  • Descriptive Summary
  • Access
  • Publication Rights
  • Preferred Citation
  • Acquisition Information
  • Biography
  • Indexing terms

  • Descriptive Summary

    Abstract: The collection contains a handful of scripts, some theater programs, miscellaneous material, photographs, and a production design drawing. Of interest is Butler's handwritten journal from 1928 with his running account of the production of CHASING THROUGH EUROPE, which he directed.
    Collector: Butler, David
    Dates: 1910-1944
    Collection number: 470
    Collection Size: 0.8 linear ft. of papers 0.5 linear ft. of photos 1 item(s) of artworks
    Repository: Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
    Languages: Languages represented in the collection: English

    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

    David Butler papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

    Acquisition Information

    Gift of Leslie Linthicum, 2001

    Biography

    David Butler was a former silent screen star and contract studio director who began his directorial career at Fox in 1927. He is most notably known for directing Shirley Temple in four films.

    Indexing terms

    Butler, David
    Directors