David Weisbart papers, 1950-1967

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Summary

Creators:
Weisbart, David
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of American film producer David Weisbart (1915-1967). Materials consist of screenplays, correspondence, stills, budgets, and general production materials relating to approximately 13 films produced by Weisbart; miscellaneous scripts and treatments pertaining to 56 unproduced films and television shows; synopses of approximately 30 projects (1950-1960); and extensive memos of correspondence from the story department at Twentieth Century-Fox (1950-1959). Screenplays include Love Me Tender (1956), April Love (1957), The Pleasure Seekers (1964), and Valley of the Dolls (1967).
Extent:
9 Linear Feet 8 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], David Weisbart papers, Collection no. 2179, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the papers of American film producer David Weisbart (1915-1967). Materials consist of screenplays, correspondence, stills, budgets, and general production materials relating to approximately 13 films produced by Weisbart; miscellaneous scripts and treatments pertaining to 56 unproduced films and television shows; synopses of approximately 30 projects (1950-1960); and extensive memos of correspondence from the story department at Twentieth Century-Fox (1950-1959). Screenplays include Love Me Tender (1956), April Love (1957), The Pleasure Seekers (1964), and Valley of the Dolls (1967).

Biographical / historical:

David Weisbart (1915-1967) was an American film editor and producer. He edited films including "The Constant Nymph" (1943), "Dark Passage" (1947), "The Glass Menagerie" (1950), and "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951), and "Johnny Belinda" (1948). He produced films including "Rebel Without A Cause" (1955), "April Love" (1957), and "Love Me Tender" (1956). Weisbart was producing "Valley of the Dolls" (1967) when he died suddenly.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mrs. David Weisbart, May 29, 1969.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], David Weisbart papers, Collection no. 2179, 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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