Description
The Edgar G. Ulmer papers span the years circa 1930s-2007 and encompass 8.3 linear feet and 18
posters. The collection consists of scripts, biographical and credit data, clippings and reviews,
contracts, correspondence, books, periodicals, and photographs. The material was largely collected and
compiled by Arianne Ulmer Cipes to document the work of her father.
Background
Edgar G. Ulmer was an Austrian-born director active in film from 1929 to 1965. He arrived in the
United States in 1923, and worked in both the U.S. and Germany throughout the 1920s before settling in
Hollywood in 1930.
Extent
8.3 linear feet of papers.
18 posters
2 production artworks
Restrictions
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.
Availability
Available by appointment only.