Brian Aherne papers, bulk 1920s-1960s

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Summary

Creators:
Aherne, Brian, 1902-1986
Abstract:
This collection consists of English actor Brian Aherne (1902-1986) scripts, papers, and newspaper clipping related to productions that he performed in. Aherne was in both English and United States movies, stage plays, radio shows, and television series from the 1920s to the 1960s.
Extent:
13.02 Linear Feet 9 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Brian Aherne papers, Collection no. 2160, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of English actor Brian Aherne (1902-1986) scripts, papers, and newspaper clipping related to productions that he performed in. Aherne was in both English and United States movies, stage plays, radio shows, and television series from the 1920s to the 1960s.

Biographical / historical:

Brian Aherne (1902-1986) was an English actor in both England and the United States on stage, radio, film, and television. He was in a number of Broadway shows, an episode of "The Twilight Zone," and movies such as "Sword of Lancelot" playing King Arthur and the 1953 "Titanic" as the ship captain, Captain Smith. He was active from the 1920s to the 1960s.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Brian Aherne, December 29, 1977.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Brian Aherne papers, Collection no. 2160, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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