Paramount Pictures contract summaries, 1932-1961

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Paramount Pictures contract summaries
Dates:
1932-1961
Creators:
Paramount Pictures, Inc.
Extent:
7 linear feet of papers.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Paramount Pictures contract summaries, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Paramount contract summaries span the years 1932-1961 and encompass approximately 7.0 linear feet. The collection contains contract summaries in the form of brief sheets for actors and actresses, composers, cinematographers, directors, executives, producers, writers, and others.

Biographical / historical:

Paramount Pictures is an American film production and distribution company. The studio is located in Hollywood, California.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Paramount
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series: 1. Subject files

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

Indexed terms

Subjects:
studio records
Names:
Paramount Pictures, Inc.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Special Collections
Date Prepared:
© 2014
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: April 22, 2014

Access and use

Restrictions:

Available by appointment only.

Terms of access:

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.

Preferred citation:

Paramount Pictures contract summaries, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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