Douglas Fairbanks papers
Special Collections
Margaret Herrick Library
© 2013
Title: Douglas Fairbanks papers
Date (inclusive): 1903-2002
Date (bulk): 1917-1939
Collection number: 218
Creator:
Fairbanks, Douglas
Extent:
23 linear feet of papers.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
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Douglas Fairbanks papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Gift of Mrs. Vera Fairbanks, 2002-2010
Douglas Fairbanks, born Douglas Elton Ulman, was an American actor, producer, and writer active in
film from 1915 to 1934. He founded his own production company around 1916 and during the 1920s starred in
a number of popular films that showcased his personality, athleticism, and acting skills. Fairbanks was
married to actress Mary Pickford from 1920 to 1936 and the couple reigned over Hollywood from their
residence in Beverly Hills, known as Pickfair. Fairbanks and Pickford were among the co-founders of
United Artists. Douglas Fairbanks Pictures Corp. was formed in 1917 in New York, and later had offices in
Los Angeles. Douglas Fairbanks served as president and John Fairbanks as treasurer. The company was a
subsidiary of the Elton Corp. of New York. Fairbanks served as the first president of the Academy.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Douglas Fairbanks papers span the years 1903-2002 (bulk 1917-1939) and encompass approximately 23
linear feet. The collection includes business records for Douglas Fairbanks Pictures Corp., such as
employment contracts; financial records, including personal and corporate income taxes; scrapbooks; and
photographs.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files; 2. Subject files, subseries A-B as follows: A.
General; B. Financial; 3. Scrapbooks
Fairbanks, Douglas , 1883-1939--Archives.
actors