Description
The Jack T. Collis papers span the years circa 1969-1992 and encompass 3.75 linear feet of manuscripts and 183 artworks. The
collection contains production design drawings, books, and photographs. There are production design drawings for THE RUNNING
MAN (1987), blueprints for DARKER THAN AMBER (1970), and drawings for SPLASH (1984). Of interest are production design drawings
for STAR TREK III (1984), apparently used by Collis as a reference for drawings for STAR TREK IV (1986). The photographs are
more comprehensive in covering his career and include scenes; photographs related to production design; personal photographs,
such as snapshots, taken during filming; and location research.
Background
Jack T. Collis was an American art director and production designer active in film from 1956 to 1992. He studied architecture
at the University of Southern California and began his career as a set decorator at MGM. During the 1950s and 1960s he also
worked in television. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the art direction category for THE LAST TYCOON (1976).
Extent
3.75 linear feet of papers.
183 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.