Roger Edens papers, bulk 1930s-1960s

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Summary

Creators:
Edens, Roger, 1905-1970
Abstract:
This collection consists of scripts, production information, and music scores from American composer, arranger, and associate producer of film Roger Edens (1905-1970). Edens was associate producer for a number of musical films, including "On the Town" (1949), "Show Boat" (1951), "Singin' in the Rain" (1952), and "The Band Wagon" (1953).
Extent:
64.25 Linear Feet 53 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Roger Edens papers, Collection no. 2296, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the papers of American composer, arranger, and associate producer of film Roger Edens (1905-1970). The papers include scripts, production information, and music scores. Edens was associate producer for a number of musical films, including "On the Town" (1949), "Show Boat" (1951), "Singin' in the Rain" (1952), and "The Band Wagon" (1953).

Materials include correspondence, memos, and personal files relating to Edens' career at MGM and other studios. There are original arrangements for stars such as Judy Garland and Ethel Merman, sheet music from other composers, books, records, and transcriptions. There are scripts in various stages for many MGM musicals including Good News (1947), Easter Parade (1948), On the Town (1949), Show Boat (1951), An American in Paris (1951), and Funny Face (1957).

Biographical / historical:

Roger Edens (1905-1970) was an American composer, arranger, and associate producer of film. Edens was associate producer for a number of musical films, including "On the Town" (1949), "Show Boat" (1951), "Singin' in the Rain" (1952), and "The Band Wagon" (1953). He often worked with Judy Garland and composed music specifically for her. He won 3 Academy Awards for Best Score in 1948, 1949, and 1950.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Roger Edens, March 18, 1971.
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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Roger Edens papers, Collection no. 2296, 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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