Cramer, Duncan papers, 1936-1952, bulk 1944-1949

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Summary

Dates:
1936-1952, bulk 1944-1949
Creators:
Cramer, Duncan
Abstract:
The collection includes film and television scripts, shooting schedules, set breakdowns, and photographs of sets.
Extent:
2 linear ft. of papers
Language:
Languages represented in the collection: English
Preferred citation:

Duncan Cramer papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Background

Scope and content:

The Duncan Cramer papers span the years 1936-1952 (bulk 1944-1949) and encompass 2 linear feet. The collection includes materials relating to films for which Cramer was art director, as well as a few scripts relating to his work in television. For each film title there is generally a script, shooting schedule, breakdown of sets, and assortment of set stills. Films represented include ABILENE TOWN (1946), COPACABANA (1947), D.O.A. (1949), THE DARK MIRROR (1946), DELIGHTFULLY DANGEROUS (1945), THE FABULOUS DORSEYS (1947), FOUR FACES WEST (1948), LULU BELLE (1948), A NIGHT IN CASABLANCA (1946), and THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW (1945). There are also photographs of the sets for THE FIGHTING SEABEES (1944) and RAMONA (1936).

Biographical / historical:

Duncan Cramer (1901-1980) was born in Logansport, Indiana, and trained as an architect at Valparaiso and Purdue universities. Cramer entered the film industry by working in the art department at Thomas H. Ince Productions, and became a full-fledged art director with Douglas McLean Productions in 1925. Cramer worked at Fox and 20th Century-Fox from 1926 to 1938. Most of his career was spent independent of the studios. Cramer was involved with Four Star Productions television from 1952 to 1957. His credits extend from 1929 to the early 1960s.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Duncan Cramer, 1972
Arrangement:

1. Production files; 2. Television files

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

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Catalogued by Slide, Anthony
Date Prepared:
Published January 2023
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid encoded by Ahn, Stella. Date of source: January 18, 2023.

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:

Duncan Cramer papers, 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
specialcollections@oscars.org
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