Glucksman (Ernest D.) papers, 1955-1971

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Ernest D. Glucksman papers
Dates:
1955-1971
Creators:
Glucksman, Ernest D., 1902-1979
Abstract:
Ernest D. (Ernie) Glucksman (1902-1979) was an Austrian-born American writer, director, and producer known for his work in comedy. This collection includes production files, film and television pitches, correspondence, screenplays, notes, and a small amount of personal files.
Extent:
14.375 Linear Feet 12 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Ernest D. Glucksman papers, Collection no. 2191, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

Ernest D. (Ernie) Glucksman (1902-1979) was an Austrian-born American writer, director, and producer known for his work in comedy. This collection includes production files, film and television pitches, correspondence, screenplays, notes, and a small amount of personal files.

Production files include various correspondence, proposed budgets, screenplays, and pitches for Glucksman's film, television, and live performance projects. 2 vinyl records are present with sheet music in production files. Some of the materials pertain to Glucksman's activities on behalf of Jerry Lewis in the 1960s, as well as production files for a number of Lewis's films that were produced by Glucksman between 1959 and 1964. Television shows for which there is material (files, proposals, budgets, correspondence, etc.) include: The Chevy Show (ca. 1955), Colgate Comedy Hour with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis (ca. 1955-1956), the Jerry Lewis Show (ca. 1963), Love from A to Z, and the Kirk Douglas version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Also included in the collection are television and casting files, Winters/Rosen Production files (1970s), and miscellaneous comedy files.

Biographical / historical:

Ernest D. (Ernie) Glucksman (1902-1979) was an Austrian-born American writer, director, and producer known for his work in comedy. A frequent producer of Jerry Lewis projects, Glucksman produced The Patsy (1964), The Nutty Professor (1963), and The Errand Boy (1961). He was married to Judy Martin.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Judy Martin, 1980.
Processing information:

Collection is largely unprocessed and materials in original enclosures require archival rehousing.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Sarah Jardini for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-01-10 14:02:03 -0800 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Ernest D. Glucksman papers, Collection no. 2191, 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