Descriptive Summary
Important Information for Users of the Collection
Biography
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: David Butler papers
Date (inclusive): 1910-1944
Collection number: 470
Creator:
Butler, David
Extent:
1 linear feet of papers.
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
David Butler papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Leslie Linthicum, 2001
Biography
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.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
The David Butler papers span the years 1910-1944 and encompass approximately one linear foot. The
collection contains scripts, theater programs, photographs, and miscellaneous material.
Arrangement
Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series.
Indexing Terms
Butler, David , 1894-1979--Archives.
directors