Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Tuttle, Frank
- Extent:
- 1.7 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Frank Tuttle papers span the years 1925-1963 (bulk 1935-1962) and encompass 1.7 linear feet. The collection contains scripts; story material; and personal correspondence, primarily numerous handwritten letters between Tuttle and his daughter, Fredrika.
- Biographical / historical:
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Frank Tuttle was an American director most active in film from the 1920s through 1940s. Prior to directing, he found work as a publicity writer, magazine editor, and screenwriter. He directed more than 60 films released between 1922 and 1959.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Helen Votichenko, 2006
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Story files; 3. Subject files.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- directors
- Names:
- Tuttle, Frank , 1892-1963--Archives.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226