Description
The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British production records span the years 1947-1968 and encompass 8 linear
feet. The collection contains some scripts and an assortment of production material, including call
sheets, research, work orders, schedules, and production correspondence for films produced by MGM in
Britain. More than 50 films are represented as well as a smattering of unproduced projects. Film titles
include THE BARRETTS OF WIMPOLE STREET (1957), THE FLAME AND THE FLESH (1954), GORGO (1961), THE HAUNTING
(1963), OPERATION CROSSBOW (1965), and THE WRECK OF THE MARY DEARE (1959).
Background
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was an American motion picture production company formed in 1924. The studio was
located in Culver City, California. From the late 1940s until 1970, MGM owned and operated a British
studio in Borehamwood, north of London.
Extent
8 linear feet of papers.
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.