Descriptive Summary
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Biography
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: Charles Boyer papers
Date (inclusive): 1911-2000
Date (bulk): 1940s-1970s
Collection number: 569
Creator:
Boyer, Charles
Extent:
6 linear feet of papers.
1 linear feet of photographs.
Repository:
Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages:
English
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Access
Available by appointment only.
Publication rights
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
Charles Boyer papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Marje Everett, 1996-2006
Biography
Charles Boyer was a French-born actor active from 1920 to 1976. Boyer's screen credits include
CONQUEST (1937), ALGIERS (1938), and GASLIGHT (1944). He was nominated for four Academy Awards and in
1942 was honored with a Special Academy Award for his service to the film industry.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The Charles Boyer papers span the years 1911-2000 (bulk 1940s-1970s) and encompass approximately 7
linear feet. The collection contains clippings; correspondence, both personal and legal; photographs; and
artifacts. The photograph series consists of 576 motion picture production and biography photographs.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: 1. Subject files; 2. Photographs
Indexing Terms
Boyer, Charles , 1899-1978--Archives.
actors