Collection context
Summary
- Dates:
- 1910-1944
- Creators:
- Butler, David
- Abstract:
- The collection contains a handful of scripts, some theater programs, miscellaneous material, photographs, and a production design drawing. Of interest is Butler's handwritten journal from 1928 with his running account of the production of CHASING THROUGH EUROPE, which he directed.
- Extent:
- 0.8 linear ft. of papers 0.5 linear ft. of photos 1 item(s) of artworks
- Language:
- Languages represented in the collection: English
- Preferred citation:
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David Butler papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Background
- Biographical / historical:
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David Butler was a former silent screen star and contract studio director who began his directorial career at Fox in 1927. He is most notably known for directing Shirley Temple in four films.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Leslie Linthicum, 2001
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Directors
- Names:
- Butler, David
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- Published January 2023
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid encoded by Ahn, Stella. Date of source: January 5, 2023.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Available by appointment only.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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David Butler papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- Location of this collection:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226