Walters (Charles) papers, bulk 1940s-1970s

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Summary

Title:
Charles Walters papers
Dates:
bulk 1940s-1970s
Creators:
Walters, Charles, 1911-1982
Abstract:
This collection consists of scripts and clippings for films that American director and choreographer Charles Walters (1911-1982) was involved with. Walters was MGM's dance director for films like "Presenting Lily Mars" (1943), "Du Barry Was a Lady" (1943), "Best Foot Forward" (1943), and "Girl Crazy" (1943).
Containers:
Box: 1
Box: 2
Box: 3
Box: 4
Extent:
4.5 Linear Feet 4 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Charles Walters papers, Collection no. 2381, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of scripts and clippings for films that American director and choreographer Charles Walters (1911-1982) was involved with. Walters was MGM's dance director for films like "Presenting Lily Mars" (1943), "Du Barry Was a Lady" (1943), "Best Foot Forward" (1943), and "Girl Crazy" (1943).

Biographical / historical:

Charles Walters (1911-1982) was an American director and choreographer. Walters was MGM's dance director for films "Presenting Lily Mars" (1943), "Du Barry Was a Lady" (1943), "Best Foot Forward" (1943), and "Girl Crazy" (1943). He directed films including "Good News" (1947), "Easter Parade" (1948), "The Barkleys of Broadway" (1949), "Three Guys Named Mike" (1951), "Lili" (1953), "The Tender Trap" (1955), and "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" (1964). Brent Phillips wrote a book on Walters, "Charles Walters: The Director Who Made Hollywood Dance."

Acquisition information:
Gift, June 5, 1986.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Marissa Chavez for History Associates Incorporated
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-01-30 09:09:01 -0800 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Charles Walters papers, Collection no. 2381, 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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