Forbes (Bryan) papers, 1954-1991

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Bryan Forbes papers
Dates:
1954-1991
Creators:
Forbes, Bryan
Extent:
22 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Bryan Forbes papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Bryan Forbes papers span the years 1954-1991 and encompass approximately 22 linear feet. The collection contains production files, including scripts, writings by Forbes, books, and photographs.

Biographical / historical:

Bryan Forbes is a British director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the writing category for THE ANGRY SILENCE (1960).

Acquisition information:
Gift of Bryan Forbes, 1989-1999
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files, subseries A-b as follows: A. Produced, B. Unproduced; 2. Television files; 3. Subject files; 4. Additions; 5. Books; 6. Photographs

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2013
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: December 16, 2013

Access and use

Restrictions:

Available by appointment only.

Terms of access:

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:

Bryan Forbes papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Location of this collection:
333 S. La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211, US
Contact:
(310) 247-3036 extension 2226