Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Hal Roach Studios scripts and production material
- Dates:
- 1924-1936
- Creators:
- Hal Roach Studios
- Extent:
- 3.6 linear feet of papers.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Hal Roach Studios scripts and production material, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Hal Roach Studios scripts and production material spans the years 1924-1936 and encompasses 3.6 linear feet. The collection consists of scripts and other production documents, including continuities, dialogue breakdowns, production reports, schedules, and treatments. The majority of these papers are for films starring Charley Chase, but the Boy Friends, Irvin S. Cobb, Harry Langdon, Our Gang, Spats, and the Taxi Boys are also represented.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Hal Roach Studios was a film production company founded in Culver City in 1920. Specializing in comedies, it was the most prolific and durable independent producer of shorts, supplying films to Pathe, MGM, and United Artists.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Walter Reuben, 1999
- Arrangement:
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Arranged in the following series: 1. Production files.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- studio records
- Names:
- Hal Roach Studios
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2014
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid derived from Inmagic. Date of source: August 25, 2014
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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Hal Roach Studios scripts and production material, 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