Descriptive Summary
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Biography
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: Richard Arlen papers
Date (inclusive): 1930-1975
Collection number: 410
Creator:
Arlen, Richard
Extent:
4 linear feet of papers.
0.7 linear feet of photographs.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Access
Available by appointment only.
Publication rights
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
Richard Arlen papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Chris Koseluk, 1997-1998
Biography
Richard Arlen was an American actor, born in Charlottesville, Virginia. He appeared in numerous films
from the 1920s through the 1960s, most notably in WINGS (1927).
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Richard Arlen papers span the years 1930-1975 and encompass approximately 4.7 linear feet. The
collection consists of scripts, scrapbooks, contracts, correspondence, clippings, sheet music,
periodicals, disc recordings, and photographs. The photograph series consists of biography and motion
picture production photographic prints and negatives.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Subject files; 3. Scrapbooks; 4.
Photographs.
Indexing Terms
Arlen, Richard , 1898-1976--Archives.
actors