Melvin Frank papers

Special Collections
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Descriptive Summary

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

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Access

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Preferred Citation

Melvin Frank papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Elizabeth Frank, 1998-2002

Biography

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.

Indexing Terms

Frank, Melvin , 1913-1988--Archives.
directors
producers
screenwriters