Albert Brenner set plans and production design drawings

Catalogued by Rosenfeld, Rachel

Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

333 S La Cienega Blvd

Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Published January 2023

Descriptive Summary

Abstract: The collection contains manuscripts, photographs, and artworks. Titles include: BEACHES (1988), CALIFORNIA SUITE (1978), THE HUSTLER (1961), 2010 (1984) and ZANDY'S BRIDE (1974). There are also blueprints from the Paramount Studios backlot in 1991.

Collector: Brenner, Albert

Dates: 1970-1999

Collection number: 417

Collection Size: 0.1 linear ft. of papers 0.1 linear ft. of photos 390 item(s) of artworks

Repository: Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Languages: Languages represented in the collection: English

Access

Available by appointment only.

Publication Rights

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

Albert Brenner set plans and production design drawings, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Albert Brenner, 1998

Biography

Albert Brenner is a production designer and art director. He studied art at The New York School of Industrial Arts. Following graduation he created window displays for New York department stores, served in the Air Force during World War II, and attended the Yale Drama School as a scenic design major. He then taught scenic design, costume design, and technical theater at the University of Kansas City in Missouri. He returned to New York to work in scenic design, which segued into live television, and then motion pictures. He was active in film from the 1960s to 1990s, and his credits include BEACHES, THE GOODBYE GIRL, THE SUNSHINE BOYS, THE TURNING POINT, and 2010. He has five Academy Award nominations for art direction.

Indexing terms

Brenner, Albert

Art direction

Art directors

Motion picture setting and scenery

Production designers

Manuscripts

Production files

folder 1

THE MASTER GUNFIGHTER--budgets

Record ID: 71528878

folder 2

THE PRESIDIO--budgets

Record ID: 71528881

folder 3

SUMMER OF '42--line schedule

Record ID: 71528882

folder 4

ZANDY'S BRIDE--budgets

Record ID: 71528883