Small (Edward) papers, bulk 1920s-1970s

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Summary

Title:
Edward Small papers
Dates:
bulk 1920s-1970s
Creators:
Small, Edward, 1891-1977
Abstract:
This collection consists of scripts and production files for movies produced by American film producer Edward Small (1891-1977) from the 1920s to the 1970s. Materials include various script drafts, letters, preview cards, budgets, pressbooks, posters, reviews, production and publicity stills (approximately 9,750), research materials, and contracts.
Extent:
98.04 Linear Feet 79 Boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Edward Small papers, Collection no. 2186, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of scripts and production files for movies produced by American film producer Edward Small (1891-1977) from the 1920s to the 1970s. Some of these films include "The Count of Monte Cristo" (1934), "The Man in the Iron Mask" (1939), and "Witness for the Prosecution" (1957). Materials include various script drafts, letters, preview cards, budgets, pressbooks, posters, reviews, production and publicity stills (approximately 9,750), research materials, and contracts.

Biographical / historical:

Edward Small (1891-1977) was an American film producer from the 1920s to the 1970s. Small produced films like "The Count of Monte Cristo" (1934), "The Man in the Iron Mask" (1939), and "Witness for the Prosecution" (1957). He created Edward Small Productions and often worked with United Artists to produce films.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Edward Small Productions, June 29, 1971.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Marissa Chavez Brandon Werts for History Associates Incorporated.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-04-01 10:39:44 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Edward Small papers, Collection no. 2186, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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