Phil Karlson Papers, 1954-1969

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Summary

Creators:
Karlson, Phil, 1908-
Abstract:
Phil Karlson (1908- ) was born Philip N. Karlstein. He worked in many positions at Universal Studios, including propman, film editor, associate producer, and finally as feature editor in 1944. He was known for directing realistic crime films. The collection consists of screenplays and related materials of motion pictures directed byKarlson. Most screenplays are heavily annotated, and some contain drawings, timing notes, schedules, memos, and cast lists.
Extent:
3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of screenplays and related materials of motion pictures directed by Phil Karlson. Most screenplays are heavily annotated, and some contain drawings, timing notes, schedules, memos, and cast lists. Also includes a television script for the final draft pilot of The untouchables.

Biographical / historical:

Karlson was born Philip N. Karlstein on July 2, 1908 in Chicago, Illinois; studied law at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles; worked in many positions at Universal Studios, including propman, film editor, associate producer, and finally as feature editor in 1944; became known for directing realistic crime films, including Scandal sheet (1952), 99 River street (1953), Tight spot, Five against the house, and the Phenix city story (all 1955), The brothers Rico (1957), and Walking tall (1973).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Phil Karlson.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Tight spot, Five against the house, Gunman's walk, Key witness (Box 1).
  2. The young doctors, Kid Galahad, Rampage, The silencers (Box 2).
  3. The hornet's nest, The untouchables (final draft pilot screenplay for television) (Box 3).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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