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Title: John Sturges papers
Date (inclusive): 1946-1976
Date (bulk): 1946-1971
Collection number: 134
Creator:
Sturges, John
Extent:
4 linear feet of papers.
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 Sturges papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Gift of Kathy Sturges, 1993
John Sturges was an American director and producer active from 1932 to 1977. He was nominated by the
Academy in the directing category for BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK (1954).
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The John Sturges papers span the years 1946-1976 (bulk 1946-1971) and encompass 4 linear feet. The
collection consists primarily of Sturges's annotated scripts for films he directed, along with some
production material, in the form of cast and crew lists, shooting schedules, and miscellaneous notes and
memos.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files
Sturges, John , 1910-1992--Archives.
directors
producers