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Title: Melvin Frank papers
Date (inclusive): circa 1962-1975
Collection number: 503
Creator:
Frank, Melvin
Extent:
1 linear feet of papers.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
Important Information for Users of the Collection
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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.
Melvin Frank papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Gift of Elizabeth Frank, 1998-2002
Melvin Frank was an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He was a frequent collaborator of
writer Norman Panama. Frank received four Academy Award nominations in the writing category.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Melvin Frank papers span the years circa 1962-1975 and encompass one linear foot. The collection
consists of production material for A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (1966), including
financial and legal material. There is publicity material only for THE ROAD TO HONG KONG (1962). In
addition, there is one file with biographical and credit information on Frank, publicity and reviews for
THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE (1975), and miscellaneous material.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
Frank, Melvin , 1913-1988--Archives.
directors
producers
screenwriters