MacDonald (Kenneth) Script Collection, 1939-1969

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Kenneth MacDonald Script Collection
Dates:
1939-1969
Creators:
MacDonald, Kenneth, 1901-1972
Abstract:
Extent:
10 linear feet (8 boxes)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Kenneth MacDonald Script Collection. Writers Guild Foundation Archive

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of about 250 film and television scripts from almost every project MacDonald acted in throughout his career. Scripts span 1939-1969. Each script was annotated by MacDonald and includes on the cover page his shooting dates, location notes, and names of producers and directors. Many scripts contain performance and character notes written in the margins. Most of the film scripts derive from his time under contract at Columbia Pictures.

Biographical / historical:

Kenneth MacDonald was a Hollywood actor whose career spanned the 1930s to 1972.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Victoria Strong on 10/6/2017

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Writers Guild Foundation Archive staff.
Date Prepared:
1939-1969
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Available by appointment only.

Terms of access:

The responsibility to secure copyright and publication permission rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

Kenneth MacDonald Script Collection. Writers Guild Foundation Archive

Location of this collection:
7000 West Third Street
Los Angeles, CA 90048, US
Contact:
(323) 782-4680