Fay Wray papers, circa 1924-1950s

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Summary

Creators:
Wray, Fay, 1907-2004, Saunders, John Monk, 1897-1940, and Riskin, Robert
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of actress Fay Wray (1907-2004), as well as papers of her two husbands, writer John Monk Saunders (1895-1940) and screenwriter Robert Riskin (1897-1955). Materials include scrapbooks dealing with the careers of Wray and her two husbands; stills, including publicity photographs from films in which Wray appeared; screenplays written by Riskin, 13 short 16mm films produced by Riskin during World War II; and miscellaneous items such as contracts, magazines, and personal photographs.
Extent:
17.17 Linear Feet 20 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Fay Wray papers, Collection no. 2194, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the papers of actress Fay Wray (1907-2004), as well as papers of her two husbands, writer John Monk Saunders (1895-1940) and screenwriter Robert Riskin (1897-1955). Materials include scrapbooks dealing with the careers of Wray and her two husbands; stills, including publicity photographs from films in which Wray appeared; 19 screenplays written by Riskin including "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" (1936) and "You Can't Take It With You" (1938); 13 short 16mm films produced by Riskin during World War II; and miscellaneous items such as contracts, magazines, and personal photographs.

Biographical / historical:

Fay Wray (1907-2004) was a Canadian-American actress, most famously known for her role as Ann Darrow in "King Kong" (1933). She was married to American novelist John Monk Saunders from 1928 to 1939 and to American screenwriter Robert Riskin from 1942 to 1955.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Fay Wray, December 30, 1969.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Fay Wray papers, Collection no. 2194, 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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