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Biographical History
Scope and Content
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
UCLA Library Special Collections
Title: Robert Rossen papers
Creator:
Rossen, Robert
Identifier/Call Number: PASC.0087
Physical Description:
7.5 Linear Feet
(14 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
Date (inclusive): 1934-1965
Abstract: Collection consists of materials related to the career of American writer, producer, and director Robert Rossen.
Language of Material: Materials are in English.
Physical Location: Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located
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Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Robert Rossen papers (Collection PASC 87). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research
Library, UCLA.
UCLA Catalog Record ID
Biographical History
Rossen was born in New York, NY, Mar. 16, 1908; he began his career for the NY stage; moved to Hollywood (1939) as a contract
writer for Warner Brothers and by the late 1940s was firmly established as the creator of some of America's most acclaimed
films; his involvement with the Communist Party led to a subpoena from the House Un-American Activities Committee (1947);
after "naming names" (1953), Rossen was allowed to continue working, but never returned to Hollywood, choosing instead to
work in other locations; he won an Academy Award for Best Picture (1949) with "All the King's Men"; his numerous credits include
such films as "The Roaring Twenties" (1939), "The Hustler," and "Lilith" (both 1964); died Feb. 18, 1966.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of materials related to the career of American writer, producer, and director Robert Rossen. Includes
various versions of scripts, notes and research material, clippings, stills, and posters. Includes material from numerous
projects including the motion pictures "Alexander The Great" (1956), "All The King's Men" (1949), "Body And Soul" (1947),
"The Brave Bulls" (1950), "They Came To Cordura" (1959), "Edge Of Darkness" (1942), "The Hustler" (1961), "Lilith" (1964),
and "The Sea Wolf" (1941), and the stage plays "The Body Beautiful," "The Cool World," "Corner Pocket," and a project titled
"Cocoa Beach." Includes some personal photographs.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Motion picture producers and directors -- United States -- Archives.
Screenwriters -- United States -- Archives.