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UCLA Library Special Collections
Title: John Detlie set designs
Creator:
Detlie, John S. (John Stewart)
Identifier/Call Number: PASC.032
Physical Description:
113 Linear Feet
(1 flat box and 6 oversize folders)
Date (inclusive): 1934-1942
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Language of Material:
English
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UCLA Catalog Record ID:
6331949
John Stewart Detlie was born December 23, 1908 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He earned a BA in Science at the University of
Alabama (1928) and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania (1934). He served as an artist for
Warner Brothers studio from June to September 1934 and as Art Director for Metro Goldwyn Mayer from December 1934 to May 1942.
In 1940, he was nominated for an Oscar for his work as production designer on the film Bitter sweet, starring Jeanette MacDonald
and Nelson Eddy. Among his film credits are Another thin man, Captains Courageous, Saratoga, A Christmas carol, Strike up
the band, Andy Hardy's private secretary, A family affair, Test pilot, I married an angel, Panama Hattie, and Broadway melody
of 1940. Detlie was also once married to film actress Veronica Lake. Detlie left MGM 1942 to serve in the US Army Corps of
Engineers where he worked on a project where Boeing Aircraft camouflaged nearly 26 acres of the plant in Seattle, where the
B-17 and, later, the B-29 were built. After leaving the service he joined the firm of Young & Richardson 1946-1956. After
leaving the firm he worked independently until he formed Detlie and Peck in Seattle (1957-1960). In 1960 he joined the firm
of Daniel, Mann, Johnson, & Mendenhall (1960-1974). Over his career an architect, he served on various professional and civic
organizations in Washington and California. Detlie was a noted architect in Los Angeles, Baltimore and Honolulu before he
retired near Palm Springs. He died of cancer on November 30, 2005 in Westlake Village, California.
Collection consists of sketches and set stills related to the motion picture career of set designer John Detlie. The sketches
include material for the projects R.U.R, Captains Courageous, and Rose Marie. Set stills include images from the projects
I married an angel, Cross roads, and Panama Hattie. Additionally, there is a continuity sketch for an untitled MGM dance number
and sketches of Mickey Rooney character for Live, love and learn.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Motion picture set designers California, Southern