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Finding Aid for the Sterling Silliphant Papers, 1957-1985
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Description
Collection consists of film and television scripts by Silliphant. Also includes correspondence, clippings, and production
notes.
Background
Silliphant was born on Jan. 16, 1918 in Detroit, MI; graduated magna cum laude from Univ. of So. Calif., 1938; worked in advertising
and promotion for Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox until 1952; produced a few films in the 1950s before becoming a screenwriter
for both feature films and television; his successful television series include Naked city and Route 66; films include The Joe Louis story (1953), In the heat of the night (1967), Charly (1968), Marlowe (1969), The Poseidon adventure (1972), The towering inferno (1974); won an Academy Award for In the heat of the night in 1967; was a prolific novelist who published more than 50 books; moved to Thailand in late 1980s, where he was active in
developing the region's film industry; died in Bangkok on Apr. 26, 1996.
Extent
120 boxes (61 linear ft.)1 oversize box.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.