Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- John Foreman papers
- Dates:
- 1977-1991
- Creators:
- Foreman, John
- Extent:
- 1.5 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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John Foreman papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The John Foreman papers span the years 1977-1991 and encompass 1.5 linear feet. The collection consists mainly of scripts, correspondence, and production material from MANNEQUIN TWO: ON THE MOVE (1991) and MILLENNIUM (1989). Also included is material for an unproduced film, ROAD SHOW. This project, which was to star Jack Nicholson and Timothy Hutton, ultimately stalled due to legal complications. There is also correspondence related to an unproduced version of the 1971 novel "Stand On It," a fictional autobiography of Stroker Ace.
- Biographical / historical:
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John Foreman was an American producer active in film from the 1950s until his death in 1992. Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, he attended the University of Missouri and later taught English at Stevens College. He began his career in the film industry working for MCA and the public relations agency Rogers & Cowan. In 1963, he co-founded Creative Management Agency, which later became ICM. In 1968, he and actor Paul Newman, whom Foreman managed, founded the Newman-Foreman production company. Foreman went on to work as a producer for MGM/UA, and was named vice president in charge of worldwide theatrical productions for the company in 1982.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Mrs. John (Linda) Foreman, 1993
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- executives
producers - Names:
- Foreman, John , 1925-1992--Archives.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2014
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: December 08, 2014
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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John Foreman papers, 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