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Finding Aid for the Phil Karlson Papers, 1954-1969

Descriptive Summary

Title:
Phil Karlson Papers, 1954-1969

Collection number:
345

Creator:
Karlson, Phil, 1908-

Extent:
3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)

Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Dept. of Special Collections.

Los Angeles, California 90095-1575

Abstract:
Phil Karlson (1908- ) was born Philip N. Karlstein. He worked in many positions at Universal Studios, including propman, film editor, associate producer, and finally as feature editor in 1944. He was known for directing realistic crime films. The collection consists of screenplays and related materials of motion pictures directed byKarlson. Most screenplays are heavily annotated, and some contain drawings, timing notes, schedules, memos, and cast lists.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Language:
English.