David Butler papers
Catalogued by Prouty, Howard
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
333 S La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Published January 2023
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
folder 1
CHASING THROUGH EUROPE--journal
1928--1928
Record ID: 71522398
folder 2
HAVE A HEART--script
1934--1934
Record ID: 71522401
folder 3
JOHN LOVES MARY--script
1948--1948
Record ID: 71522402
folder 4
THE PRINCESS AND THE PIRATE--script
1944--1944
Record ID: 71522403
folder 5
SHINE ON HARVEST MOON--script
1943--1943
Record ID: 71522404
folder 6
Binder
Record ID: 71522405
folder 7
Biographical
Record ID: 71522407
folder 8
Miscellaneous
Circa 1925--1928
Record ID: 71522408
folder 9
Photograph album [no. 1]
Record ID: 71522409
folder 10
Photograph album [no. 2]
Circa 1910--1929
Record ID: 71522410
folder 11
Theatre programs
1928--1928
Record ID: 71522411
