Vidor (King) papers, 1909-1959

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Summary

Title:
King Vidor papers
Dates:
1909-1959
Creators:
Vidor, King, 1894-1982
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of American director King Vidor (1894-1982).
Extent:
176.375 Linear Feet 139 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], King Vidor papers, Collection no. 2239, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the papers of American director King Vidor (1894-1982). Materials include 13 screenplays; general production correspondence including items from David O. Selznick, Samuel Goldwyn, and Pare Lorentz; miscellaneous newspaper and magazine clippings and reviews; production materials such as drafts, notes, story outlines, research materials, and publicity; and Vidor's memoirs for an autobiography. Among the films for which there is material are: Our Daily Bread (1934), So Red the Rose (1935), The Texas Rangers (1936), Stella Dallas (1937), The Citadel (1938), Northwest Passage (1940), H.M. Pulham, Esq. (1941), An American Romance (1944), and Duel in the Sun (1946).

Biographical / historical:

King Vidor (1894-1982) was an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter. His most successful film in the silent era was "The Big Parade" (1925). Vidor's movies include "Northwest Passage" (1940), "Comrade X" (1940), "An American Romance" (1944), "Duel in the Sun" (1946), and many more. In 1979 Vidor was awarded an Honorary Academy Award.

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About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-09-09 09:42:34 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], King Vidor papers, Collection no. 2239, 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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