The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Shorts Department script collection spans the years 1937-1958 and encompasses 5.4 linear feet. The collection includes dialogue cutting continuities, scripts and synopses for MGM short films from series including Carey Wilson Miniatures, Cinemascope cartoons, Gold Medal cartoons, James A. Fitzpatrick Traveltalks, John Nesbitt? Passing Parade, MGM cartoons, MGM specials and Our Gang comedies. Some titles include advertising billing, list of music, main title billing, publicity, release information and reviews.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was an American motion picture production company formed in 1924. The studio was located in Culver City, California.

5.4 linear feet of papers.

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