Eduard Franz papers, 1902-1982, bulk 1950s-1970s

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Franz, Eduard
Extent:
2 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The Eduard Franz papers span the years 1902-1982 (bulk 1950s-1970s) and encompass 2 linear feet. Aside from one film script, the collection relates primarily to Franz's television and stage career, including contracts, limited correspondence, programs, and clippings. Of interest are lists compiled by Franz that chronicle his earnings in film, television, and theater. Nine scrapbooks, containing clippings, programs, and photographs, document Franz's stage career from 1924 to 1961.

Biographical / historical:

Eduard Franz was an American actor. He is best known as a character actor active in Hollywood from 1947 to 1983. Franz also worked in theater and had a lengthy career in television.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Northup, 1985
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 2. Television files - Produced; 3. Stage files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 4. Subject files; 5. Oversize; 6. Scrapbooks.

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
actors
Names:
Franz, Eduard , 1902-1983--Archives.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
333 S. La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211, US
Contact:
(310) 247-3036 extension 2226