Ronald Shedlo papers

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Descriptive Summary

Title: Ronald Shedlo papers
Date (inclusive): circa 1966-1995
Collection number: 1554
Creator: Shedlo, Ronald
Extent: 26 linear feet of papers.
Repository: Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages: English

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Preferred Citation

Ronald Shedlo papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Acquisition Information

Gift of the estate of Ronald Shedlo, 2010

Biography

Ronald Shedlo was an American film producer, who began his career in the film industry in 1956 as a personal assistant to Errol Flynn. He later produced a number of feature films, mostly in the U.K., including THE WHISPERERS (1967), THE DRESSMAKER (1988), and CARRINGTON (1995). He also produced several made-for-TV movies, and worked for a time as a Hollywood studio executive. Among the other films in which he was involved were THE DAY OF THE LOCUST (1975) and BACK ROADS (1981).

Collection Scope and Content Summary

The Ronald Shedlo papers span the years circa 1966-1995 and encompass approximately 26 linear feet. The collection contains material on several of Shedlo's feature film projects, and some memorabilia related to his work with Errol Flynn, including personal correspondence to and from the actor.

Arrangement

Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.

Indexing Terms

Shedlo, Ronald--Archives.
producers