Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Brenner, Albert
- Abstract:
- The collection contains manuscripts, photographs, and artworks. Titles include: BEACHES (1988), CALIFORNIA SUITE (1978), THE HUSTLER (1961), 2010 (1984) and ZANDY'S BRIDE (1974). There are also blueprints from the Paramount Studios backlot in 1991.
- Extent:
- 0.1 linear ft. of papers 0.1 linear ft. of photos 390 item(s) of artworks
- Language:
- Languages represented in the collection: English
- Preferred citation:
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Albert Brenner set plans and production design drawings, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Background
- Biographical / historical:
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Albert Brenner is a production designer and art director. He studied art at The New York School of Industrial Arts. Following graduation he created window displays for New York department stores, served in the Air Force during World War II, and attended the Yale Drama School as a scenic design major. He then taught scenic design, costume design, and technical theater at the University of Kansas City in Missouri. He returned to New York to work in scenic design, which segued into live television, and then motion pictures. He was active in film from the 1960s to 1990s, and his credits include BEACHES, THE GOODBYE GIRL, THE SUNSHINE BOYS, THE TURNING POINT, and 2010. He has five Academy Award nominations for art direction.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Albert Brenner, 1998
- Arrangement:
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Available by appointment only.
- Terms of access:
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Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.
- Preferred citation:
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Albert Brenner set plans and production design drawings, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- Location of this collection:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226