Finding aid for the Ernest Pascal collection 2404

Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
2022 January
Doheny Memorial Library G4
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California 90089-0185
ctlibarc@usc.edu


Contributing Institution: USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library
Title: Ernest Pascal papers
Creator: Pascal, Ernest, 1896-1966
Identifier/Call Number: 2404
Physical Description: 6.75 Linear Feet 6 boxes
Date (bulk): 1900s-1950s
Abstract: This collection consists of the scripts of Ernest Pascal (1986-1966), as well as his book collection. Pascal was an American screenwriter, author, and playwright.
Language of Material: English.
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Scope and Contents

This collection consists of the scripts of Ernest Pascal (1986-1966), as well as his book collection. Pascal was an American screenwriter, author, and playwright.

Biographical / Historical

Ernest Pascal (1896-1966) was an American screenwriter, author, and playwright. He wrote novels that were turned into films, leading him to write screenplays for film. Some of his notable films inlcude, "The Hound of the Baskervilles" (1939) based on the Sherlock Holmes novel, "The King's Vacation" (1933), and "Jack London" (1943). His father-in-law was American cartoonist George Herriman, creator of Krazy Kat.

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Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Cinematic Arts Library at cin@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Cinematic Arts Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder no. or item name], Ernest Pascal collection, Collection no. 2404, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Processing Information

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Subjects and Indexing Terms

Screenwriters -- United States -- Archival resources
Screenplays
Authors -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Plays (performing arts compositions)
Pascal, Ernest, 1896-1966 -- Archives