Howard Estabrook papers

Catalogued by Slide, Anthony; Catalogued by Adamson, Joe
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 scripts, treatments, synopses, and story material; some production material; and biographical data, clippings, some correspondence, diaries, financial papers, contracts, personal and family papers, and manuscript material for articles and lectures. It is especially rich in material documenting the process of story development for scripts both produced and unproduced.
Collector: Estabrook, Howard
Dates: 1885-1977
Dates: 1927-1972
Collection number: 11
Collection Size: 21.5 linear ft. of papers
Repository: Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Languages: Languages represented in the collection: English

Access

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Preferred Citation

Howard Estabrook papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Howard Estabrook, 1977

Collection Scope and Content Summary

The Howard Estabrook papers span the years 1885-1977 (bulk 1927-1972) and encompass 21.5 linear feet. The papers contain production files and subject files. The production files feature script material and some production documentation for two dozen films, including THE BIG FISHERMAN (1959), A BILL OF DIVORCEMENT (1932), THE BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS REY (1944), CIMARRON (1931), THE CONQUERORS (1932), DAVID COPPERFIELD (1935), THE FOUR FEATHERS (1929), HEAVENLY DAYS (1944), HELL'S ANGELS (1930), THE SHOPWORN ANGEL (1929), and WELLS FARGO (1937). Estabrook's Academy Award-nominated and -winning work for Street of Chance and Cimarron is represented by screenplays. Scripts, treatments, and synopses by Estabrook document more than 80 unproduced film projects, ranging from GRAUSTARK (circa 1938) to THE GLORY OF ANGKOR (circa 1960). Likewise, there is story material for around 20 produced and unproduced television programs, one realized and ten unrealized stage productions, and a handful of produced and unproduced radio programs. Of interest is a play script for "Mrs. Avery" written by Estabrook and his wife, Gretchen Dale. Synopses and other material including scripts, stories, and treatments collected by Estabrook are present for more than 70 properties. Thornton Wilder's first play, "The Trumpet Shall Sound," is represented by a play script and 1931 RKO memo.
The subject files contain biographical data, clippings, some correspondence, diaries, financial papers, personal and family papers, and manuscript material for articles and lectures. The diaries present a detailed record of Estabrook's daily personal and professional activities, often indicating the dates he worked on specific projects and the date script material was submitted or returned from producers. Of note are voluminous contracts that chronicle his employment from 1904 into the 1960s. Clippings regarding the House Un-American Activities Committee and correspondence concerning Estabrook's efforts to clear his name from being linked to a "communist front organization" are of interest.

Biography

Howard Estabrook (1884-1978) was born Howard Estabrook Bolles in Detroit. He dropped the surname Bolles in 1907 and was henceforth known as Howard Estabrook (Estabrook being his maternal grandmother's maiden name). Upon graduating from Detroit's Central High School, Estabrook's short-lived business career included clerking at Michigan Central Railroad and assistant cashiering at the Wayne County treasurer's office. Meanwhile, his appearances in Detroit's theatrical and stock company productions led to his first professional engagement under Charles Frohman's management in New York in 1904. Estabrook's first play script was for "Mrs. Avery," which premiered at Weber's Theatre, New York, in 1911. Estabrook continued acting on the stage and moved into stage direction in the 1910s.
His first film appearance was the leading role in OFFICER 666 (1914), followed by roles in a handful of films produced at Eastern Studios. He directed three films in 1917, one in New York and two in Los Angeles. Returning to New York, Estabrook served as assistant sales manager at the Vacuum Oil Company during World War I. He left in 1921 to take a position with the Film Booking Offices of America, followed by positions at Distinctive Pictures Corporation and Creation Pictures Corporation. He independently produced THE PRICE OF A PARTY (1924) and two other mid-1920s films. Estabrook then turned to writing scenarios and by the end of the decade had scripted more than a dozen films, from DRESSED TO KILL (1928) to HELL'S ANGELS (1930). His writing career thrived through the late 1950s and included such films as CIMARRON (1931), A BILL OF DIVORCEMENT (1932), DAVID COPPERFIELD (1935), HEAVENLY DAYS (1944), which Estabrook also directed, and THE BIG FISHERMAN (1959). Estabrook's screenplay for STREET OF CHANCE (1930) was nominated for an Academy Award, and he received the Academy Award for writing (adaptation) for CIMARRON. Estabrook served on the Academy Board of Governors from October 1934 to October 1942 (second vice president, 1934; first vice president, 1934-1939).

Arrangement of the Collection

Organized into the following series: 1. Production files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 2. Television files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 3. Stage files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 4. Radio files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 5. Story files, subseries A-B as follows: A. General; B. Story material; 6. Subject files, subseries A-B as follows: A. General; B. Diaries

Indexing terms

Estabrook, Howard
Directors
Producers
Screenwriters


 

Manuscripts

 

Production files/Produced

folder 1

AESOP'S FABLES--miscellaneous 1921--1926

Record ID: 71332061

Scope and Content Note

promotional material for series animated by Paul Terry, originally produced by Howard Estabrook
folder 2

ARE THESE OUR CHILDREN?--script 1931--1931

Record ID: 71443835

Scope and Content Note

synopsis, January 8, 1931, 3 pages; structure (outline for screen treatment), June 9, 1931, 18 pages
folder 3

ARE THESE OUR CHILDREN?--script 1931--1931

Record ID: 71331733

Scope and Content Note

rehearsal script, July 9, 1931, 189 pages [annotations and revisions]
folder 4

ARE THESE OUR CHILDREN?--script 1931--1931

Record ID: 71331729

Scope and Content Note

novelization by John Moynihan (New York: Grosset and Dunlap, 1931)
folder 5

ARE THESE OUR CHILDREN?--miscellaneous 1931--1931

Record ID: 71443836

Scope and Content Note

revised shooting schedule, July 11, 1931; list of boxoffice grosses in major U.S. cities, December 4, 1931, 4 pages; AMPP list of censor's cuts for New York, December 19, 1931, 3 pages
folder 6

THE BAD MAN--legal 1930--1930

Record ID: 71331954

Scope and Content Note

folder 7

THE BIG FISHERMAN--script 1957--1958

Record ID: 71331734

Scope and Content Note

first draft treatment, December 30, 1957, 7 pages; structure layout for Act I, January 8, 1958, 5 pages; treatment, December 30, 1957, through February 20, 1958, 149 pages [annotations and revisions]
folder 8

THE BIG FISHERMAN--script 1958--1958

Record ID: 71331735

Scope and Content Note

shooting script by Howard Estabrook and Rowland V. Lee (from novel by Lloyd C. Douglas), October 1, 1958, 95 pages
folder 9

THE BIG FISHERMAN--breakdowns 1958--1958

Record ID: 71443838

Scope and Content Note

script breakdown, September 29, 1958, 130 pages
folder 10

THE BIG FISHERMAN--correspondence 1959--1961

Record ID: 71331736

Scope and Content Note

letters of congratulation; discussion of production with wardrobe mistress Renié Conley, August 16, 1959, through January 11, 1960
folder 11

THE BIG FISHERMAN--distribution 1959--1959

Record ID: 71443840

Scope and Content Note

handwritten lists of comparative grosses of dramatic pictures playing in Los Angeles, copied from "Daily Variety" and "The Hollywood Reporter," August 18, 1959, through September 29, 1959, including ANATOMY OF A MURDER, NORTH BY NORTHWEST, ROOM AT THE TOP, and DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE
folder 12

THE BIG FISHERMAN--production 1957--1958

Record ID: 71443839

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Rowland V. Lee Productions, Inc., and Centurion Films, Inc., November 1, 1957
folder 13

THE BIG FISHERMAN--publicity 1959--1959

Record ID: 71331737

Scope and Content Note

handwritten publicity note on difficulties of location, undated; manuscript of article by Howard Estabrook on screen adaptations of literary works, undated, 3 pages; drafts of program copy covering various personalities and aspects of production, June 10, 1959, and undated [annotated and revised]; carbon copy of typed review with heading, "Film Daily," June 29, 1959
folder 14

THE BIG FISHERMAN--research 1959--1959

Record ID: 71443837

Scope and Content Note

notice of rare historical recording sent by George M. Lamsa for possible use in production, March 16, 1959
folder 15

A BILL OF DIVORCEMENT--script 1930--1930

Record ID: 71331739

Scope and Content Note

play in three acts by Clemence Dane (London: William Heinemann, 1921), 92 pages [heavily annotated]
folder 16

A BILL OF DIVORCEMENT--script 1932--1932

Record ID: 71443857

Scope and Content Note

digest (step outline) of play, June 23, 1932, 8 pages
folder 17

A BILL OF DIVORCEMENT--script 1932--1932

Record ID: 71331738

Scope and Content Note

final screenplay by Harry Wagstaff Gribble (adaptation by Howard Estabrook, from play by Clemence Dane), July 28, 1932, 113 pages
folder 18

A BILL OF DIVORCEMENT--script 1932--1932

Record ID: 71443860

Scope and Content Note

revision pages, August 1, 1932, and undated, 5 pages
folder 19

A BILL OF DIVORCEMENT--script 1932--1932

Record ID: 71443858

Scope and Content Note

dialogue cutting continuity, August 9, 1932, 46 pages
folder 20

A BILL OF DIVORCEMENT--script 1932--1932

Record ID: 71443859

Scope and Content Note

retake script pages, August 22, 1932, 18 pages [annotated and revised]
folder 21

A BILL OF DIVORCEMENT--miscellaneous 1932--1932

Record ID: 71443861

Scope and Content Note

text of telegram from Ned Depinet to David O. Selznick praising film, September 15, 1932; text by Howard Estabrook regarding this production and Katharine Hepburn, undated, 5 pages [written in 1973 as part of manuscript for proposed book, "Movie Magic and Mirage"]
folder 22

THE BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS REY--miscellaneous 1943--1945

Record ID: 71331740

Scope and Content Note

letter from John C. Higgins, at Motion Picture Society for the Americas, volunteering suggestions and enclosing 26-page chapter from book, "Peruvian Pageant," concerning actress Micaela Villegas, September 10, 1943; telegram from Screen Writers Guild determining screenwriting credits, November 30, 1943; bill of sale and executed assignment of rights to screenplay from Howard Estabrook to Benedict Bogeaus Productions, June 29, 1944
folder 23

THE BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS REY--miscellaneous Circa 1944--1944

Record ID: 71443919

Scope and Content Note

title page from script, undated; handwritten notes comparing story elements to those in RAIN and IRMA LA DOUCE, undated
folder 24

CATTLE QUEEN OF MONTANA--script 1954--1954

Record ID: 71331741

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Robert Blees, June 14, 1954, through June 17, 1954, 122 pages
folder 25

CATTLE QUEEN OF MONTANA--script 1954--1954

Record ID: 71331742

Scope and Content Note

screenplay, marked "Last script work - HE," July 10, 1954, with revisions to July 29, 1954, 122 pages [annotated with further revisions]
folder 26

CATTLE QUEEN OF MONTANA--script Circa 1954--1954

Record ID: 71443920

Scope and Content Note

list of "Changes affecting the entire screenplay which were made after Estabrook started work," undated, 5 pages
folder 27

CATTLE QUEEN OF MONTANA--legal 1954--1954

Record ID: 71449024

Scope and Content Note

folder 28

CIMARRON--script 1930--1930

Record ID: 71331743

Scope and Content Note

novel by Edna Ferber (Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Doran and Company, 1930) [heavily annotated]
folder 29

CIMARRON--script 1930--1930

Record ID: 71331746

Scope and Content Note

condensed outline of novel, April 24, 1930, 5 pages; complete digest of novel, April 24, 1930, 32 pages; condensed outline of screen story, April 29, 1930, through May 10, 1930, 59 pages [annotated]; adaptation and structure of screenplay (treatment), May 20, 1930, through June 5, 1930, 112 pages; screenwriter's notes, probably Estabrook's; incomplete outline of narrative events, undated
folder 30

CIMARRON--script 1930--1930

Record ID: 71331747

Scope and Content Note

first draft by Howard Estabrook, May 28, 1930, through June 26, 1930, 269 pages
folder 31

CIMARRON--script 1930--1930

Record ID: 71331748

Scope and Content Note

incomplete estimating script (sequences A through G) by Howard Estabrook, July 15, 1930, 234 pages [lightly annotated]; digest (outline) of screen story, July 14, 1930; thumbnail portraits of characters, June 26, 1930, through July 5, 1930; chronological breakdown of story and characters, July 12, 1930
folder 32

CIMARRON--script 1930--1930

Record ID: 71454993

Scope and Content Note

remainder of estimating script by Howard Estabrook, sequences H through K, July 15, 1930, 152 pages [lightly annotated]
folder 33

CIMARRON--script 1930--1930

Record ID: 71331749

Scope and Content Note

shooting script, August 27, 1930, 324 pages
folder 34

CIMARRON--script Circa 1930--1930

Record ID: 71331744

Scope and Content Note

final script by Howard Estabrook, undated, 154 pages
folder 35

CIMARRON--script 1931--1931

Record ID: 71331745

Scope and Content Note

cutting continuity, January 12, 1931, 151 pages
folder 36

CIMARRON--clippings 1931--1935

Record ID: 71332057

Scope and Content Note

clippings from "Time," "Photoplay," and other periodicals listing national and local boxoffice grosses, awards and commendations
folder 37

CIMARRON--correspondence 1931--1931

Record ID: 71443966

Scope and Content Note

cables from publicist Dave Epstein regarding New York reception of film and credit given to Howard Estabrook in reviews, January 26, 1931, through January 30, 1931; letter of appreciation from Edna Ferber, crediting Estabrook with "a sense of dialogue -- a feeling for the way people talk," and wishing he and Charles Ruggles could have performed similar service for SHOW BOAT, February 14, 1931; handwritten letter of congratulations from Geoffrey Shurlock at Paramount, February 24, 1931; letter of appreciation from Will Hays at MPPDA, November 11, 1931
folder 38

CIMARRON--correspondence (remakes) 1958--1970

Record ID: 71443967

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with MGM regarding potential remakes and possibility of screen credit for Howard Estabrook
folder 39

CIMARRON--miscellaneous 1930--1930

Record ID: 71448520

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with RKO to write screenplay, April 10, 1930; prop invitation as photographed for insert
folder 40

CIMARRON--publicity 1931--1931

Record ID: 71443968

Scope and Content Note

text written for press releases by Howard Estabrook regarding adaptation of novel and preparation of script; biographical sketch of Estabrook, undated
folder 41

CIMARRON--research Circa 1930--1930

Record ID: 71443923

Scope and Content Note

research notes regarding life in Oklahoma and the American West from 1889 through 1929
folder 42

CIMARRON--research (photographs) Circa 1930--1930

Record ID: 71452639

Scope and Content Note

one 4x5 photographic copy negative depicting Oklahoma Land Run
folder 43

THE CONQUERORS--script 1931--1931

Record ID: 71455180

Scope and Content Note

handwritten outline by Howard Estabrook, November 26, 1931; outline by Howard Estabrook, December 4, 1931, 5 pages [annotated and revised]; outline by Howard Estabrook, December 8, 1931, 4 pages; incomplete outline by Howard Estabrook, December 9, 1931, 5 pages [annotated and revised]; outline by Howard Estabrook, December 10, 1931, 10 pages; outline by Howard Estabrook, December 11, 1931, 12 pages [annotated and revised]
folder 44

THE CONQUERORS--script 1931--1932

Record ID: 71455181

Scope and Content Note

outline by Howard Estabrook, December 23, 1931, 5 pages; condensed outline by Howard Estabrook, January 27, 1932, and January 28, 1932, 25 pages
folder 45

THE CONQUERORS--script 1931--1932

Record ID: 71444038

Scope and Content Note

memos to David O. Selznick by Howard Estabrook, detailing intent of story structure, January 30, 1932, through September 10, 1932
folder 46

THE CONQUERORS--script (European version) 1932--1932

Record ID: 71455183

Scope and Content Note

addition script for European distribution (prologue and added dialogue for scene 36) by Howard Estabrook, December 5, 1932, 3 pages; shortened prologue script by Howard Estabrook for English distribution, December 10, 1932
folder 47

THE CONQUERORS--script (montages) 1932--1932

Record ID: 71455182

Scope and Content Note

transitional montage script, September 7, 1932, and September 8, 1932, 24 pages; transitional montage script for William Wellman, September 12, 1932, 6 pages [annotated, probably for use by Wellman]; transitional montage script, September 19, 1932, 26 pages [annotated, probably for use by Slavko Vorkapich]; transitional montage script for graphic charts, undated, 3 pages [annotated, probably for use by graphics designers]
folder 48

THE CONQUERORS--miscellaneous 1931--1932

Record ID: 71444043

Scope and Content Note

text of telegram from Howard Estabrook to David O. Selznick protesting suggested cuts based on early screenings and reviews, October 29, 1932
folder 49

THE CONQUERORS--publicity Circa 1932--1932

Record ID: 71444039

Scope and Content Note

carbon copies of three press releases from "birdwell" (probably Russell Birdwell), including one bio of Howard Estabrook, undated, and one elaboration of theme of film, credited to Estabrook, all undated
folder 50

THE CONQUERORS--research 1931--1932

Record ID: 71331750

Scope and Content Note

reports, lists, timelines, memos, related to background for this story, including list of motion picture negative clips available from Pathé, December 1931
folder 51

THE CONQUERORS--research clippings 1930--1932

Record ID: 71455209

Scope and Content Note

"Babson's Reports" on economic conditions, June 30, 1930, and July 21, 1930; charts tracking economic condition of U.S. over decades past, July 21, 1930, through September 26, 1931, and undated
folder 52

THE CORSICAN BROTHERS--legal 1941--1941

Record ID: 71331955

Scope and Content Note

executed agreements with Edward Small Productions, March 28, 1941, and June 3, 1941
folder 53

THE CROOKED WAY--legal 1948--1949

Record ID: 71450555

Scope and Content Note

executed agreements and assignment, July 28, 1948, through December 10, 1948
folder 54

DAKOTA--production 1945--1945

Record ID: 71331751

Scope and Content Note

teletype from Joseph Kane to Herbert J. Yates regarding problems with screenplay and reasons for hiring Estabrook to revise it, February 19, 1945; executed agreement with Republic Productions, March 27, 1945
folder 55

DAVID COPPERFIELD--script Circa 1935--1935

Record ID: 71331753

Scope and Content Note

novel by Charles Dickens (Philadelphia: George W. Jacobs and Company), 961 pages [annotated]
folder 56

DAVID COPPERFIELD--script Circa 1935--1935

Record ID: 71444224

Scope and Content Note

four short dramatic sketches from novel (Nottingham, England: Jno. Sands & Son): "David Copperfield Arrives at Dover," 10 pages; "The Flight of Em'ly," 8 pages; "David Meets Some Old Friends," 12 pages; "David and Steerforth Visit Peggotty," 6 pages
folder 57

DAVID COPPERFIELD--script 1934--1934

Record ID: 71444223

Scope and Content Note

notes, including memo from David O. Selznick on specific problems in adaptation of novel to motion picture "of not more than 10,000 or 11,000 feet," June 4, 1934, 7 pages
folder 58

DAVID COPPERFIELD--script 1934--1934

Record ID: 71331752

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook (adaptation by Hugh Walpole), October 10, 1934, 169 pages
folder 59

DAVID COPPERFIELD--correspondence 1935--1936

Record ID: 71444226

Scope and Content Note

laudatory correspondence from viewers, including members of Dickens Fellowship and American Dickens League
folder 60

DAVID COPPERFIELD--photographs Circa 1934--1934

Record ID: 71331755

Scope and Content Note

54 8x10 photographic prints of original novel illustrations, with typed character and place identifications
folder 61

DAVID COPPERFIELD--photographs Circa 1934--1934

Record ID: 71331756

Scope and Content Note

13 8x10 photographic prints of original novel illustrations; four 8x10 photographic prints of portraits of Charles Dickens
folder 62

DAVID COPPERFIELD--photographs Circa 1934--1934

Record ID: 71452641

Scope and Content Note

one 4x5 negative with 5x7 print depicting Howard Estabrook, David O. Selznick, George Cukor, and others
folder 63

DAVID COPPERFIELD--production 1934--1934

Record ID: 71331754

Scope and Content Note

early cast list, including Charles Laughton as Mr. Micawber, undated; memo from David O. Selznick regarding starting production with adult sequences before final casting of child actors, July 3, 1934
folder 64

DAVID COPPERFIELD--publicity Circa 1934--1970

Record ID: 71444222

Scope and Content Note

notes and drafts of discussions on adaptation of novel, by Howard Estabrook, including KHJ radio interview transcript, January 30, 1935, 5 pages; clippings from "Hollywood Reporter" regarding Howard Estabrook's lecture at USC, January 22, 1935, and January 29, 1935
folder 65

DAVID COPPERFIELD--research 1928--1934

Record ID: 71444225

Scope and Content Note

"Dickens" by Walter Dexter (London: The Dickens Fellowship, 1928)
folder 66

DECISION AT MIDNIGHT--legal 1963--1963

Record ID: 71449026

Scope and Content Note

unexecuted agreement with Moral Re-Armament, Inc., February 8, 1963
folder 67

THE DEVIL'S IN LOVE--legal 1933--1933

Record ID: 71448628

Scope and Content Note

executed letter of agreement with Fox Film Corp., March 28, 1933
folder 68

DOUBLE CROSS ROADS--legal 1929--1929

Record ID: 71448521

Scope and Content Note

executed letter of agreement with William Fox Studio, December 14, 1929
folder 69

DRESSED TO KILL--script 1927--1927

Record ID: 71331757

Scope and Content Note

synopsis by Howard Estabrook, October 27, 1927, 9 pages; screenplay, undated, 54 pages
folder 70

DRESSED TO KILL--script Circa 1927--1927

Record ID: 71444314

Scope and Content Note

screenplay, undated, 55 pages [lightly annotated and revised]; incomplete screenplay by Howard Estabrook, November 23, 1927, 10 pages [lightly annotated and revised]; night club scene script pages, undated, 24 pages [annotated and revised]
folder 71

DRESSED TO KILL--script Circa 1927--1927

Record ID: 71444315

Scope and Content Note

condensation of new treatment by Howard Estabrook, December 8, 1927, 9 pages; prologue script pages by Howard Estabrook (story by William M. Counselman and Irving Cummings), undated, 4 pages; screenplay by Howard Estabrook (story by William M. Counselman and Irving Cummings), undated, 89 pages [annotated and revised]
folder 72

DRESSED TO KILL--miscellaneous 1927--1928

Record ID: 71448522

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement for sale of screenplay to Fox Film Corp., December 16, 1927
folder 73

FORGOTTEN FACES--script 1919--1919

Record ID: 71332029

Scope and Content Note

story by Richard Washburn Child (retyped from "Hearst's Magazine"), November 1919, 25 pages
folder 74

FORGOTTEN FACES--script Circa 1928--1928

Record ID: 71446396

Scope and Content Note

two outlines, undated, 7 pages
folder 75

FORGOTTEN FACES--script 1928--1928

Record ID: 71331758

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook (story by Richard Washburn Child, adaptation by Oliver H. P. Garrett), April 25, 1928, with revisions through May 9, 1928, 156 pages
folder 76

FORGOTTEN FACES--miscellaneous 1928--1941

Record ID: 71448538

Scope and Content Note

unexecuted letter of agreement with Paramount Famous Lasky Corp., April 2, 1928
folder 77

FOUR FEATHERS--legal 1915--1915

Record ID: 71448523

Scope and Content Note

executed letter of agreement with Dyreda Art Film Corporation, March 29, 1915 [two copies, both annotated]
folder 78

THE FOUR FEATHERS--script 1928--1928

Record ID: 71331760

Scope and Content Note

outline, synopsis, and theme, 5 pages
folder 79

THE FOUR FEATHERS--script 1928--1928

Record ID: 71455283

Scope and Content Note

final screenplay by Howard Estabrook (story by A .E. W. Mason, adaptation by Hope Loring), October 29, 1928, 294 pages
folder 80

THE FOUR FEATHERS--script 1929--1929

Record ID: 71331759

Scope and Content Note

retakes and added scenes script, January 26, 1929, 59 pages [annotated]
folder 81

THE GIRL FROM MANHATTAN--legal 1948--1957

Record ID: 71450556

Scope and Content Note

executed and unexecuted agreements with, and executed assignment of rights to, Benedict Bogeaus Productions, March 8, 1948, through May 25, 1949; correspondence and other documents chronicling Howard Estabrook's attempts to secure payment from Benedict Bogeaus
folder 82

THE GREEN GODDESS--budgets 1923--1923

Record ID: 71331761

Scope and Content Note

estimate of negative cost, July 21, 1923
folder 83

THE HAIRY APE--legal 1943--1945

Record ID: 71331956

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Jules Levey, June 28, 1943
folder 84

HEAVENLY DAYS--script 1943--1943

Record ID: 71331764

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Don Quinn, September 28, 1943, 25 pages; outline by Howard Estabrook, October 23, 1943, with revisions to October 25, 1943, 30 pages [annotated pages included]
folder 85

HEAVENLY DAYS--script 1944--1944

Record ID: 71331762

Scope and Content Note

final script by Howard Estabrook and Don Quinn, February 12, 1944, 148 pages
folder 86

HEAVENLY DAYS--script 1944--1944

Record ID: 71331763

Scope and Content Note

final script by Howard Estabrook and Don Quinn, June 20, 1944, 132 pages [annotated: potential cuts after preview of July 5, 1944, marked]; list of cuts made in July, 1944, 19 pages
folder 87

HEAVENLY DAYS--correspondence 1944--1944

Record ID: 71450557

Scope and Content Note

exchange of telegrams between Howard Estabrook and Don Quinn regarding next Fibber McGee and Molly film
folder 88

HEAVENLY DAYS--legal 1943--1944

Record ID: 71448996

Scope and Content Note

executed and unexecuted agreements with RKO Radio Pictures, October 11, 1943, and January 31, 1944
folder 89

HEAVENLY DAYS--production 1943--1945

Record ID: 71331765

Scope and Content Note

preliminary budget details regarding sets and ladies' wardrobe, December 23, 1943, and January 31, 1944; RKO memo regarding terms of Estabrook's agreement, February 4, 1944; letter from George Gallup with his reaction to his appearance as character, March 15, 1944; editing, re-recording and music schedule, June 2, 1944; comments from preview cards, July 7, 1944, through July 12, 1944, and undated
folder 90

HEAVENLY DAYS--publicity 1945--1945

Record ID: 71444343

Scope and Content Note

article listing this film as one of 194 chosen for preservation by Library of Congress, June 3, 1945
folder 91

HELL'S ANGELS--script 1929--1929

Record ID: 71331767

Scope and Content Note

continuity of silent version compiled by Douglas Biggs, August 26, 1929, 78 pages [lightly annotated]
folder 92

HELL'S ANGELS--script Circa 1930--1930

Record ID: 71455310

Scope and Content Note

dialogue script by Joseph Moncure March, undated, 76 pages [annotated and revised]; second version of scenes 2 through 4, undated, 3 pages; second version of scenes 11A through 15, undated, 13 pages
folder 93

HELL'S ANGELS--script 1929--1929

Record ID: 71444380

Scope and Content Note

listing of sequences, August 27, 1929, 3 pages; characterizations and synopses of sequences, August 28, 1929, through September 20, 1929, 14 pages
folder 94

HELL'S ANGELS--script 1929--1929

Record ID: 71331766

Scope and Content Note

final script by Howard Estabrook, September 27, 1929, 151 pages
folder 95

HELL'S ANGELS--script 1929--1929

Record ID: 71444381

Scope and Content Note

"Annex continuity" listing revisions to be made in final script, September 27, 1929, 5 pages; list of lines definitely changed in script, September 28, 1929; "Annex continuity" listing further revisions, September 28, 1929, through October 3, 1929, 11 pages; memorandum by Howard Estabrook regarding revisions for sequences A through G, and I, October 4, 1929
folder 96

HELL'S ANGELS--production 1929--1929

Record ID: 71444379

Scope and Content Note

executed letter of agreement with Caddo Company, August 22, 1929
folder 97

THE HUMAN COMEDY--script 1942--1942

Record ID: 71331768

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook, August 28, 1942, with revisions to September 1, 1942, approximately 131 pages
folder 98

THE HUMAN COMEDY--script 1942--1942

Record ID: 71331769

Scope and Content Note

screenplay, August 28, 1942, with revisions through November 19, 1942, 131 pages [annotated; includes two pages of handwritten dialogue, undated]
folder 99

THE HUMAN COMEDY--script 1942--1943

Record ID: 71444387

Scope and Content Note

miscellaneous script pages and rewrites, November 19, 1942, through January 15, 1943, 19 pages; includes retake ending, December 19, 1942, with revisions to December 21, 1942, 5 pages
folder 100

THE HUMAN COMEDY--clippings Circa 1942--1943

Record ID: 71444388

Scope and Content Note

folder 101

THE HUMAN COMEDY--miscellaneous 1942--1943

Record ID: 71451763

Scope and Content Note

letters from Howard Estabrook to William Saroyan discussing their plan for future screenplays based on Saroyan's writing, October 3, 1942, and November 23, 1942; memo to Estabrook from Howard Dietz describing "excellent" New York reception to opening day, March 3, 1943; fragment of essay by Estabrook regarding William Saroyan and fashioning this screenplay, April 8, 1943; copy of letter to Howard Dietz from Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr., lauding film and its potential effect on national morale, April 20, 1943; notification from "Boxoffice" that film has won their July Blue Ribbon Award, August 14, 1943
folder 102

INSIDE THE LINES--script Circa 1930--1930

Record ID: 71331842

Scope and Content Note

incomplete handwritten synopsis by Howard Estabrook, undated, 6 pages; typed synopsis by Howard Estabrook, undated, 7 pages
folder 103

INTERNATIONAL LADY--script 1941--1941

Record ID: 71331770

Scope and Content Note

23 pages of original and revised script, May 26, 1941, through May 28, 1941, and undated
folder 104

INTERNATIONAL LADY--legal 1941--1941

Record ID: 71448828

Scope and Content Note

folder 105

KEEP SMILING--budgets Circa 1925--1925

Record ID: 71331771

Scope and Content Note

statement of total production cost
folder 106

KIM--script 1935--1935

Record ID: 71331843

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of novel, September 23, 1935, through October 24, 1935, 48 pages [includes both clean and annotated copies of some pages]; plan of adaptation, October 25, 1935, through November 8, 1935, 16 pages [lightly annotated]; notes on adaptation, November 22, 1935, and undated; incomplete handwritten outline, undated
folder 107

KIM--miscellaneous 1935--1935

Record ID: 71445709

Scope and Content Note

folder 108

KISMET--legal 1930--1930

Record ID: 71448524

Scope and Content Note

folder 109

LONE STAR--legal 1951--1952

Record ID: 71331772

Scope and Content Note

copy of agreement with Loew's Incorporated executed by Howard Estabrook, July 16, 1951; chronology concerning life of screenplay prepared by Howard Estabrook for IRS auditor, August 26, 1952, 12 pages
folder 110

MAID OF SALEM--script Circa 1937--1937

Record ID: 71444391

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Bradley King, undated, 48 pages
folder 111

MAID OF SALEM--script 1936--1936

Record ID: 71444392

Scope and Content Note

notes by Howard Estabrook on existing treatments, June 12, 1936, and June 13, 1936, 8 pages
folder 112

MAID OF SALEM--script 1936--1937

Record ID: 71331773

Scope and Content Note

screenplay, August 22, 1936, with outline, character portraits, and revisions to February 4, 1937, 191 pages [annotated and revised]
folder 113

MAID OF SALEM--miscellaneous 1936--1937

Record ID: 71444393

Scope and Content Note

letter of congratulation to Howard Estabrook from Adolph Zukor, January 25, 1937
folder 114

THE MASQUERADER--legal 1932--1932

Record ID: 71448629

Scope and Content Note

unexecuted letter of agreement with Samuel Goldwyn Inc. for loanout from RKO, September 1932
folder 115

THE MYSTERIES OF MYRA--correspondence 1917--1973

Record ID: 71332058

Scope and Content Note

fan letters
folder 116

THE MYSTERIES OF MYRA--miscellaneous 1916--1916

Record ID: 71448525

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Wharton, Inc., February 10, 1916
folder 117

NEW WINE--production 1941--1941

Record ID: 71448829

Scope and Content Note

executed letter of agreement with Gloria Pictures Corporation, January 3, 1941
folder 118

NORTH STAR--production 1925--1925

Record ID: 71451997

Scope and Content Note

letter from Howard Estabrook explaining involvement of his wife Gretchen in rewriting of intertitles, January 27, 1925; production cost statement, October 15, 1925
folder 119

OFFICER 666--miscellaneous Circa 1914--1914

Record ID: 71448526

Scope and Content Note

notes written on George Kleine Productions forms, undated
folder 120

THE PARADINE CASE--legal 1933--1933

Record ID: 71448630

Scope and Content Note

folder 121

PASSION--legal 1954--1954

Record ID: 71449027

Scope and Content Note

folder 122

PEARL OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC--legal 1954--1955

Record ID: 71449028

Scope and Content Note

executed agreements with Filmcrest Productions, Inc., December 16, 1954, and February 22, 1955
folder 123

PLAY SAFE--production 1925--1926

Record ID: 71331774

Scope and Content Note

cost sheet; financial reports numbered 1, 2, and 4-12, September 24, 1925, through December 12, 1925
folder 124

THE PORT OF MISSING GIRLS--script Circa 1927--1927

Record ID: 71331775

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook, with outline, undated, 177 pages
folder 125

THE PORT OF MISSING GIRLS--miscellaneous 1927--1928

Record ID: 71448527

Scope and Content Note

executed agreements with Brenda Pictures Corp., September 3, 1927, through September 14, 1927; letter to "Motion Picture News" from Bert Adler at Woody and Adler, Inc., listing grosses for specific theaters in upper New York state, December 10, 1928
folder 126

THE PRICE OF A PARTY--financial 1924--1934

Record ID: 71331776

Scope and Content Note

cost sheet and other tallies of total production costs; miscellaneous financial records; Howard Estabrook correspondence concerning financial aspect of production, much of it with J. E. Brulatour, October 15, 1932, through September 7, 1934
folder 127

THE PRICE OF A PARTY--production 1924--1924

Record ID: 71444458

Scope and Content Note

correspondence of Howard Estabrook, as president of Creation Pictures Corp., with Associated Exhibitors, May 13, 1924, through June 25, 1924, regarding progress of production
folder 128

QUO VADIS--legal Circa 1936--1936

Record ID: 71448631

Scope and Content Note

folder 129

THE REAL GLORY--production 1938--1938

Record ID: 71331777

Scope and Content Note

list of writers, scripts, script versions, treatments, and outlines, May 27, 1938
folder 130

ROAR OF THE DRAGON--production 1932--1932

Record ID: 71444040

Scope and Content Note

memo from Howard Estabrook to David O. Selznick requesting that his name be removed from credits, June 8, 1932
folder 131

SHE GOES TO WAR--legal 1928--1928

Record ID: 71448528

Scope and Content Note

executed letters of agreement with Inspiration Pictures and David O. Selznick at Paramount, April 30, 1928, through June 1, 1928
folder 132

THE SHOPWORN ANGEL--script 1928--1928

Record ID: 71331778

Scope and Content Note

final screenplay, adaptation and continuity by Howard Estabrook (story by Dana Burnett), September 6, 1928, with revisions to September 8, 1928, 239 pages
folder 133

THE SHOPWORN ANGEL--script 1928--1928

Record ID: 71444467

Scope and Content Note

three miscellaneous (silent film) script pages, undated; dialogue script, October 10, 1928, 7 pages; story outline in graph format, undated
folder 134

THE SHOPWORN ANGEL--production 1938--1938

Record ID: 71444497

Scope and Content Note

notice of tentative credits, listing Howard Estabrook as "Contributor to story development," May 20, 1938
folder 135

SILVER LODE--miscellaneous 1954--1954

Record ID: 71450751

Scope and Content Note

notice of tentative writing credits excluding Howard Estabrook, February 3, 1954
folder 136

SLIGHTLY SCARLET--legal 1955--1955

Record ID: 71449029

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Filmcrest Productions, Inc., June 13, 1955
folder 137

SPIDER WEBS--script Circa 1925--1925

Record ID: 71331779

Scope and Content Note

text for main titles and intertitles, undated, 12 pages
folder 138

STREET OF CHANCE--script Circa 1930--1930

Record ID: 71444499

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Oliver H. P. Garrett, undated, 83 pages [lightly annotated]
folder 139

STREET OF CHANCE--script 1929--1929

Record ID: 71331780

Scope and Content Note

final script by Howard Estabrook (story and dialogue by Oliver H. P. Garrett), October 7, 1929, with revisions to October 11, 1929, 117 pages [lightly annotated]
folder 140

THOSE WHO DARE--script Circa 1924--1924

Record ID: 71331781

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Hamilton Mannon, undated, 25 pages [lightly annotated]
folder 141

THOSE WHO DARE--production 1924--1931

Record ID: 71444511

Scope and Content Note

agreements regarding sale of story to Creation Pictures Corp., September 3, 1924; accounting of production costs as of December 31, 1924; correspondence with Associated Exhibitors and Tec-Art Studios
folder 142

VALENTINO--script Circa 1950--1950

Record ID: 71331782

Scope and Content Note

handwritten outline by George Bruce of existing screenplay (dated May 17, 1950), 9 pages
folder 143

VALENTINO--legal 1941--1941

Record ID: 71448830

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Edward Small Productions, January 11, 1941
folder 144

THE VIRGINIAN--script 1929--1929

Record ID: 71331784

Scope and Content Note

final script, adaptation by Howard Estabrook, Grover Jones, and Keene Thompson, (story by Owen Wister, dialogue treatment by Edward E. Paramore, Jr.), May 14, 1929, with revisions to May 16, 1929, 181 pages
folder 145

THE VIRGINIAN--script 1929--1929

Record ID: 71331783

Scope and Content Note

dialogue continuity, August 12, 1929, 119 pages
folder 146

THE VIRGINIAN--script 1929--1929

Record ID: 71444523

Scope and Content Note

picture continuity, August 17, 1929, 24 pages
folder 147

THE VIRGINIAN--correspondence 1942--1942

Record ID: 71444524

Scope and Content Note

letter from Motion Picture Relief Fund and "Screen Guild Theatre" regarding unrealized radio version, March 31, 1942
folder 148

THE VIRGINIAN--script 1944--1944

Record ID: 71331785

Scope and Content Note

final shooting script by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, September 25, 1944, with revisions to December 20, 1944, 132 pages
folder 149

THE VIRGINIAN--production 1945--1945

Record ID: 71444600

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Paramount regarding Howard Estabrook's credit
folder 150

WAY DOWN EAST--correspondence Circa 1972--1972

Record ID: 71451860

Scope and Content Note

post-mortem analysis with respect to D. W. Griffith and original version, written by Howard Estabrook to "J. D. Marshall" (James Marshall Danelz) for book, "Blueprint on Babylon," undated
folder 151

WAY DOWN EAST--production 1935--1935

Record ID: 71331786

Scope and Content Note

copy of letter from W. J. Hutchinson (Managing Director, Fox, London), regarding box-office potential of story, April 27, 1935; comments (presumably by William Hurlbut) regarding draft of Howard Estabrook's screenplay, undated, 4 pages
folder 152

WELLS FARGO--script 1936--1936

Record ID: 71331788

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Stuart N. Lake, February 29, 1936, 99 pages
folder 153

WELLS FARGO--script 1937--1937

Record ID: 71444615

Scope and Content Note

outline by Gerald Geraghty and Paul Schofield, January 29, 1937, and January 30, 1937, 22 pages [annotated]; treatment, with character portraits, February 22, 1937, 71 pages [annotated]
folder 154

WELLS FARGO--script 1937--1937

Record ID: 71444616

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, April 10, 1937, through April 20, 1937, 94 pages [annotated]
folder 155

WELLS FARGO--script 1937--1937

Record ID: 71331787

Scope and Content Note

first draft screenplay by Howard Estabrook, June 7, 1937, 179 pages [lightly annotated]
folder 156

WELLS FARGO--script 1937--1937

Record ID: 71331789

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook, June 17, 1937, 211 pages
folder 157

WELLS FARGO--script 1937--1937

Record ID: 71331793

Scope and Content Note

shooting script, July 2, 1937, with revisions to October 12, 1937, 225 pages [annotated and revised]
folder 158

WELLS FARGO--script 1937--1937

Record ID: 71331791

Scope and Content Note

loose revision pages, dated from September 24, 1937, to October 12, 1937, 95 pages
folder 159

WELLS FARGO--script 1937--1937

Record ID: 71331792

Scope and Content Note

shooting script, July 2, 1937, with revisions to October 12, 1937, 225 pages [extensive annotations and further revisions]
folder 160

WELLS FARGO--script 1937--1938

Record ID: 71331790

Scope and Content Note

shooting script, July 2, 1937, with revisions to January 15, 1938, 224 pages
folder 161

WELLS FARGO--script 1937--1938

Record ID: 71444611

Scope and Content Note

script notes, including alternate titles and memos regarding structure and dialogue
folder 162

WELLS FARGO--music 1937--1937

Record ID: 71444628

Scope and Content Note

sheet music, Diazotypes (ozalid prints), with song lyrics by Ralph Freed, piano score by Burton Lane, for "Where I Ain't Been Before," with memos and alternate lyrics
folder 163

WELLS FARGO--production 1937--1937

Record ID: 71331794

Scope and Content Note

copy of Frank Lloyd letter to Elmer Jones, president of Wells Fargo, laying out intended scope of project, March 18, 1937; correspondence between Howard Estabrook and M. Lincoln Schuster of Simon and Schuster regarding possible book version, April 7, 1937, through April 23, 1937; shooting schedule, July 9, 1937
folder 164

WELLS FARGO--research 1935--1937

Record ID: 71444612

Scope and Content Note

copy of letter to studio researchers from Buffalo Historical Society listing available photographs of appropriate sites in Buffalo, New York, April 26, 1937; copy of letter from Paramount exchange in Salt Lake City, Utah, regarding newspaper records of completion of telegraph line and first messages sent over it, June 25, 1937
folder 165

THE WILD GIRL--clippings 1917--1917

Record ID: 71450239

Scope and Content Note

review from "Chicago Post," October 29, 1917
folder 166

THE WILD GIRL--legal 1917--1917

Record ID: 71448534

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Tanguay-Weber Film Corporation for film with Eva Tanguay, June 21, 1917
folder 167

WOMAN HUNGRY--production 1930--1930

Record ID: 71450316

Scope and Content Note

exchange between Howard Estabrook and Jack L. Warner regarding rescue work necessitated by bad preview, and recalling similar experience on THE VIRGINIAN, May 7, 1930
folder 168

WUTHERING HEIGHTS--script 1938--1938

Record ID: 71331907

Scope and Content Note

synopsis by Howard Estabrook of novel by Emily Brontë, March 18, 1938; notes by Estabrook on existing Goldwyn script, May 10, 1938
 

Production files/Unproduced

folder 169

ABRAHAM LINCOLN--research 1935--1935

Record ID: 71446388

Scope and Content Note

material sent from The Lincoln National Life Foundation, Lincoln Historical Research Division, to Fox Film Corp
folder 170

ABRAHAM LINCOLN--research clippings 1960--1960

Record ID: 71447106

Scope and Content Note

copy of article on Lincoln's sense of humor, February 7, 1960
folder 171

AGE OF LARCENY--legal 1933--1933

Record ID: 71448632

Scope and Content Note

folder 172

AIR LINER--script 1933--1933

Record ID: 71331795

Scope and Content Note

treatment of original story by Howard Estabrook, July 22, 1933, through July 24, 1933, with alternate version July 28, 1933, 15 pages
folder 173

AIR LINER--research 1933--1933

Record ID: 71444631

Scope and Content Note

"Los Angeles Times" clipping regarding dirigibles, July 9, 1933
folder 174

AMERICAN LEGION--script 1940--1940

Record ID: 71331802

Scope and Content Note

treatment of original story by Howard Estabrook, with character portraits, November 5, 1940, 21 pages
folder 175

THE ASPERN PAPERS--copyright 1946--1946

Record ID: 71450558

Scope and Content Note

letter from copyright office regarding public domain status of original Henry James novella, July 10, 1946
folder 176

THE AURORA COMPLEX--script 1970--1970

Record ID: 71331806

Scope and Content Note

treatment with dialogue by Howard Estabrook [including foreword and "condensed data" outlining scope of project], 1970, 42 pages
folder 177

THE AURORA COMPLEX--clippings 1969--1970

Record ID: 71451603

Scope and Content Note

articles and advertisements from trade periodicals highlighting personalities considered potential script recipients
folder 178

THE AURORA COMPLEX--correspondence 1970--1970

Record ID: 71444720

Scope and Content Note

copyright registration, February 12, 1970; correspondence documenting submissions to Walter Mirisch, Billy Wilder, Disney Studio, MGM, and others
folder 179

THE AURORA COMPLEX--notes

Record ID: 71331805

Scope and Content Note

lists of potential titles
folder 180

THE AURORA COMPLEX--research

Record ID: 71331830

Scope and Content Note

typed research notes with background material
folder 181

THE AURORA COMPLEX--research clippings 1942--1968

Record ID: 71444718

Scope and Content Note

clippings regarding World War II and post-war affairs in Greece, youth rebellion in U. S
folder 182

THE AURORA COMPLEX--research clippings 1969--1970

Record ID: 71331804

Scope and Content Note

clippings regarding affairs in Greece, youth rebellion in U. S
folder 183

THE AURORA COMPLEX--research clippings Circa 1970--1970

Record ID: 71444717

Scope and Content Note

clippings regarding affairs in Greece and Turkey, youth rebellion in U. S.
folder 184

BABYLON THE GREAT--script 1946--1946

Record ID: 71331807

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, 32 pages [some pages annotated with minor corrections]; copy of cover letter to D. A. Doran at Paramount regarding treatment, November 25, 1946
folder 185

CALCULATED RISK--script 1952--1952

Record ID: 71331808

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, 1952, 30 pages
folder 186

CALIFORNIA--miscellaneous Circa 1928--1928

Record ID: 71446390

Scope and Content Note

clipping regarding business potential of southern California, 1928; factual material suggesting attempted story development, presumably written by Estabrook, undated
folder 187

CARDIGAN--legal 1938--1938

Record ID: 71448831

Scope and Content Note

folder 188

CROSSROADS--script

Record ID: 71446414

Scope and Content Note

incomplete screenplay, undated, 6 pages
folder 189

CUNARD LINE--legal 1938--1938

Record ID: 71448832

Scope and Content Note

executed letter of agreement with Paramount Pictures, Inc., January 5, 1938
folder 190

DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT--script notes 1940--1940

Record ID: 71331810

Scope and Content Note

copy of MGM memo from Howard Estabrook to Eddie Mannix, regarding errors in script by Dorothy Parker, in comparison to treatment by Estabrook, February 8, 1940
folder 191

DISSOLUTE PRINCE SECRETARY STORY--script

Record ID: 71446911

Scope and Content Note

incomplete handwritten screenplay for silent film, undated, 12 pages
folder 192

THE DOCTOR'S DILEMMA--script 1939--1939

Record ID: 71331813

Scope and Content Note

second draft shooting script by Howard Estabrook, May 29, 1939, 180 pages [annotated and revised; includes conceptual art]
folder 193

THE DOCTOR'S DILEMMA--script 1939--1939

Record ID: 71331812

Scope and Content Note

third draft shooting script by Howard Estabrook, June 14, 1939, with revisions through June 15, 1939, 180 pages
folder 194

THE DOCTOR'S DILEMMA--script 1939--1939

Record ID: 71331814

Scope and Content Note

screenwriter's foreword with synopsis, undated, 9 pages; character portraits with casting suggestions, undated, 5 pages
folder 195

THE DOCTOR'S DILEMMA--miscellaneous 1939--1939

Record ID: 71444916

Scope and Content Note

executed agreements with Pascal Film Productions, April 10, 1939; carbon copy of letter from Howard Estabrook to George Bernard Shaw, regarding erroneous press statement, July 20, 1939; "Hollywood Reporter" clippings with erroneous press statement, July 10, 1939, and July 19, 1939
folder 196

ELEGANCE--legal 1936--1936

Record ID: 71448633

Scope and Content Note

folder 197

THE EMPEROR'S DAUGHTER--legal 1959--1959

Record ID: 71449030

Scope and Content Note

executed and unexecuted drafts of agreement with Lloyd E. Young, September 14, 1959, through October 29, 1959, and undated
folder 198

ENCHANTED VALLEY--script 1968--1968

Record ID: 71331815

Scope and Content Note

outline by Howard Estabrook addressed to Card Walker at Walt Disney Productions, undated; letter from William Dover at Disney returning this story and THE ROMANTIC LIFE OF CHARLES DICKENS, November 27, 1968
folder 199

ENTANGLED--script Circa 1928--1928

Record ID: 71331816

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, undated, 25 pages
folder 200

ENTANGLED--research clippings 1928--1928

Record ID: 71455701

Scope and Content Note

article from Los Angeles newspaper regarding missing minors, 1928
folder 201

THE FOOLKILLER--script

Record ID: 71446913

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, undated, 21 pages
folder 202

FORWARD MARCH--pre-production 1934--1934

Record ID: 71450317

Scope and Content Note

memo from Darryl F. Zanuck at Twentieth Century Pictures regarding another writer at studio and his connection to this story, September 20, 1934
folder 203

A FREE WOMAN--miscellaneous Circa 1969--1969

Record ID: 71450866

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, undated, 21 pages; Estabrook's critique of Creative Management Associates' release form, April 22, 1969; note from Beulah Bondi regarding disposition of treatment, June 13, 1969
folder 204

THE GEISHA--script

Record ID: 71331817

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, undated, 19 pages
folder 205

GET RICH QUICKER--script

Record ID: 71331818

Scope and Content Note

incomplete synopsis, undated, 4 pages
folder 206

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--script Circa 1959--1959

Record ID: 71331822

Scope and Content Note

foreword, with data on locale, theme, sources, Cambodian government cooperation, and other production details; multiple numbered versions of treatment, submission of third version dated April 6, 1959, some dated simply 1959, others undated, 72 pages [some copies annotated with revisions, creating next version]
folder 207

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--script

Record ID: 71331820

Scope and Content Note

miscellaneous supplemental presentation pages with notes, structure, character portraits, and illustrations clipped from magazines, undated, 18 pages
folder 208

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--script

Record ID: 71445425

Scope and Content Note

prologue to screenplay, undated, 6 pages; early Sequence A screenplay pages, undated, 12 pages
folder 209

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--script Circa 1960--1960

Record ID: 71331823

Scope and Content Note

first draft screenplay by Howard Estabrook, undated, approximately 115 pages [annotated]; character portraits; obsolete pages
folder 210

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--script Circa 1961--1961

Record ID: 71331821

Scope and Content Note

revision pages and retyped pages for summary of story, synopsis of screenplay, and screenplay by Howard Estabrook, undated, 61 pages; illustrations clipped from magazines, 11 pages
folder 211

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--script Circa 1962--1962

Record ID: 71331824

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook, undated, 115 pages; synopsis of screenplay, 20 pages; illustrations clipped from magazines, 18 pages
folder 212

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--script Circa 1962--1962

Record ID: 71445463

Scope and Content Note

synopses of story, miscellaneous synopsis pages, 79 pages
folder 213

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--script 1969--1969

Record ID: 71445062

Scope and Content Note

handwritten dialogue, dramatic and general notes regarding screenplay in progress
folder 214

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--correspondence 1959--1969

Record ID: 71331825

Scope and Content Note

correspondence involving Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia and his administration regarding permission to film at Angkor Wat, July 14, 1959, through June 30, 1961; copies of letters by Howard Estabrook to Sam Yorty recounting development history of project, with reference to errors committed on THE KING AND I, August 30, 1960, through November 10, 1960; rejection letter from Charles Brackett with rationale, August 13, 1962; copies of letters by Estabrook to George Cukor regarding his possible involvement and involvement of Steve Parker, November 25, 1962, through December 3, 1962; "Memorandum for Robert Balzer" by Estabrook, defending use of history and treatment of slavery in work of cinematic fiction, undated, 9 pages [with addendum]; information regarding Gloria Swanson, October 29, 1961, through December 26, 1961
folder 215

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--legal 1959--1962

Record ID: 71331826

Scope and Content Note

miscellaneous drafts of legal agreement between Howard Estabrook, Carl Berger, and Sam Yorty, 1959-1962; fragment of MPAA Title Registration Report including titles for this project, April 11, 1960; copyright registration, December 12, 1960
folder 216

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--photographs (negatives)

Record ID: 71445621

Scope and Content Note

ten 8x10 and seven 4x7 black-and-white negatives depicting Angkor Wat and literature regarding it
folder 217

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--photographs (prints)

Record ID: 71445622

Scope and Content Note

four 8x10 black-and-white prints depicting bas relief sculptures of Angkor Wat; four 8x10 black-and-white photographs of clippings regarding Cambodia and Indo-China
folder 218

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--pre-production 1962--1962

Record ID: 71445461

Scope and Content Note

"The Angkor Package," description by Howard Estabrook of project and its development, April 11, 1962, 3 pages; production plan; casting suggestions
folder 219

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--publicity 1956--1962

Record ID: 71445270

Scope and Content Note

clippings regarding Robert Balzer, Cambodia, and this project
folder 220

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--research 1960--1960

Record ID: 71445052

Scope and Content Note

handwritten and typed notes on Angkor Wat and Khmer Empire; lists of books dealing with these subjects
folder 221

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--research (clippings) 1958--1970

Record ID: 71331819

Scope and Content Note

articles and copies regarding Indochina (southeast Asia), Cambodia, its medieval city Angkor Wat, and other archaeological treasures
folder 222

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--research (literature) 1954--1970

Record ID: 71445051

Scope and Content Note

booklets, periodicals, and fragments regarding southeast Asia, Cambodia and Angkor Wat
folder 223

THE GLORY OF ANGKOR--research (Prince Norodom Sihanouk) 1958--1968

Record ID: 71445050

Scope and Content Note

periodicals and clippings regarding Prince Sihanouk of Cambodia; text of speech by Prince Sihanouk to United Nations, August 1961
folder 224

GRASP OF POWER--miscellaneous 1968--1968

Record ID: 71445625

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, undated, 14 pages; correspondence chronicling submission to Otto Preminger and major studios, 1968
folder 225

GRAUSTARK--script 1901--1901

Record ID: 71331827

Scope and Content Note

published novel by George Barr McCutcheon (Chicago: Herbert S. Stone and Co., 1901)
folder 226

GRAUSTARK--script 1938--1938

Record ID: 71331828

Scope and Content Note

sequence outline of screenplay by Sarah Y. Mason and Victor Heerman, February 17, 1938, 39 pages
folder 227

GRAUSTARK--script 1938--1938

Record ID: 71459066

Scope and Content Note

first draft (corrected) outline of treatment by Howard Estabrook, April 22, 1938, and April 23, 1938, 20 pages; first draft story line number one by Howard Estabrook, April 22, 1938, through April 27, 1938, 20 pages; incomplete outline of treatment ("Paris Opening") by Howard Estabrook, April 22, 1938, through May 3, 1938, 25 pages; treatment by Howard Estabrook (including character sketches and other background data), April 30, 1938, through May 2, 1938, 12 pages
folder 228

GRAUSTARK--script 1938--1938

Record ID: 71331829

Scope and Content Note

first draft detailed treatment ("Sequence A") by Howard Estabrook and Robert Ardrey, May 7, 1938, and May 8, 1938, 16 pages; incomplete first draft treatment by Howard Estabrook and Robert Ardrey, May 7, 1938, through May 12, 1938, 40 pages; miscellaneous treatment pages, May 11, 1938, and May 12, 1938, 6 pages [annotated]; incomplete screenplay by Howard Estabrook, Robert Ardrey and S. N. Behrman, May 15, 1938, and May 16 , 1938, 69 pages
folder 229

GRAUSTARK--script 1938--1938

Record ID: 71445640

Scope and Content Note

miscellaneous handwritten and typed treatment pages, some by Robert Ardrey, April 24, 1938, through May 15, 1938, 16 pages [annotated]; treatment by Lillian Hellman, May 16, 1938, 8 pages; incomplete outline by Howard Estabrook, May 16 , 1938, 16 pages
folder 230

GRAUSTARK--miscellaneous 1936--1938

Record ID: 71445639

Scope and Content Note

two cables to Howard Estabrook from S. N. Behrman regarding their collaboration, May 3, 1936, and May 7, 1938; memo from Estabrook to Samuel Goldwyn regarding choice of Behrman or Donald Ogden Stewart for dialogue writer, April 23, 1938
folder 231

GREEN GOLD--script 1934--1934

Record ID: 71331831

Scope and Content Note

incomplete screenplay by Howard Estabrook and Richard Carroll (from novel "Jungle Gold" by Rex Beach), January 18, 1934, and undated, 102 pages [lightly annotated]
folder 232

GREEN GOLD--script 1935--1935

Record ID: 71445669

Scope and Content Note

screenplay sequences by Howard Estabrook and Richard Carroll (from novel "Jungle Gold" by Rex Beach), May 15, 1935, 53 pages
folder 233

GREEN GOLD--script 1935--1935

Record ID: 71445668

Scope and Content Note

screenplay pages by Howard Estabrook and Richard Carroll (from novel "Jungle Gold" by Rex Beach), May 16, 1935, and undated, 40 pages [significant annotations and revisions]
folder 234

GREEN GOLD--memoranda 1934--1934

Record ID: 71331832

Scope and Content Note

Paramount memos to and from Merritt Hulburd, Charles R. Rogers, Howard Estabrook, and others, regarding potential of script and story, January 15, 1934, through January 22, 1934; Estabrook memo describing ultimate fate of project and revival of interest after success of BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER KWAI, October 28, 1959
folder 235

HALF WORLD--script

Record ID: 71331833

Scope and Content Note

synopsis and treatment of original story by Howard Estabrook, undated, 26 pages
folder 236

HALL OF FAME 1--script

Record ID: 71331918

Scope and Content Note

proposal for series of silent theatrical films, including screenplay for single episode on Napoleon, undated, 44 pages
folder 237

HALL OF FAME 2--miscellaneous Circa 1934--1934

Record ID: 71331834

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of original story by Howard Estabrook, undated, 5 pages; letter from Frank Joyce-Myron Selznick Agency establishing Estabrook's rights to MGM story, October 12, 1934
folder 238

THE HARBOR--miscellaneous 1933--1933

Record ID: 71448634

Scope and Content Note

folder 239

HICKOK-DAKOTA STORY--script 1931--1931

Record ID: 71331835

Scope and Content Note

first draft outline by Howard Estabrook, January 10, 1931, 16 pages
folder 240

HO-HANG-WO 1956--1956

Record ID: 71450752

Scope and Content Note

folder 241

HONESTY IS A LUXURY--script 1940--1940

Record ID: 71331837

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, June 19, 1940, and June 20, 1940, 27 pages [one page significantly annotated and revised]
folder 242

I AM RICHARD HARDING DAVIS--script 1939--1939

Record ID: 71331839

Scope and Content Note

first draft treatment by Howard Estabrook, October 18, 1939, 69 pages
folder 243

I HAVE CHEATED DEATH--script 1934--1934

Record ID: 71331840

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, October 28, 1934, 23 pages; revised treatment by Howard Estabrook, October 28, 1934, and October 29, 1934, 25 pages
folder 244

IN THE KINGDOM OF MALVANIA--script

Record ID: 71446914

Scope and Content Note

handwritten screenplay for silent film, undated, 10 pages
folder 245

INDIA--research 1937--1938

Record ID: 71447051

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and reports regarding northwest frontier of India (present-day Pakistan), October 20, 1937, through June 7, 1938, 10 pages
folder 246

JINGLE--script Circa 1957--1957

Record ID: 71446389

Scope and Content Note

story outline by Howard Estabrook, undated, 4 pages
folder 247

LAW OF BLOOD--legal 1935--1935

Record ID: 71448635

Scope and Content Note

folder 248

LEGACY--legal 1940--1940

Record ID: 71448833

Scope and Content Note

agreement with Robert Sherwood Productions executed by Howard Estabrook, June 24, 1940
folder 249

LIFE IS A DAY--script 1924--1934

Record ID: 71446915

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline and notes, January 24, 1924, through September 23, 1934, and undated, 20 pages
folder 250

LONDON NIGHTS--script 1940--1940

Record ID: 71331844

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, October 24, 1940, 19 pages
folder 251

LOVE FROM VENUS--miscellaneous 1969--1971

Record ID: 71331846

Scope and Content Note

short version of screenplay by Howard Estabrook, undated, approximately 33 pages [some annotated]; copyright registration, October 26, 1971; exchange of correspondence with Warner Bros. story department regarding professional courtesy, virtues of story and similarity to Jacqueline Susann's novel "The Love Machine," November 1, 1971, through November 24, 1971
folder 252

MASKS AND FACES--script 1950--1950

Record ID: 71331851

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, 1950, 37 pages [lightly annotated]; copyright registration, January 11, 1950
folder 253

THE MELTING POT--script 1919--1919

Record ID: 71331852

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of play by Israel Zangwill, February 17, 1919, 5 pages; outline for potential film by Howard Estabrook, March 17, 1938, and March 18, 1938, 3 pages; Goldwyn studio correspondence regarding dispensation of story, March 18, 1938, through April 9, 1938
folder 254

A MESSAGE FROM MARS--script 1936--1938

Record ID: 71331853

Scope and Content Note

incomplete notes for adaptation by Howard Estabrook, November 20, 1936, 4 pages; outline by Howard Estabrook (of play by Richard Ganthony), March 18, 1938, 5 pages
folder 255

MID-CHANNEL--legal 1933--1933

Record ID: 71448636

Scope and Content Note

folder 256

THE MIRACULOUS SADHU--script 1970--1970

Record ID: 71331854

Scope and Content Note

story outline by Howard Estabrook, undated, 7 pages
folder 257

Miscellaneous--correspondence 1949--1957

Record ID: 71447689

Scope and Content Note

correspondence regarding submission and return of scripts
folder 258

MUSIC ON THE AIR--script 1929--1929

Record ID: 71331855

Scope and Content Note

incomplete treatment, July 17, 1929, 6 pages [lacks page 1]
folder 259

NEVER FAREWELL--script 1932--1933

Record ID: 71331856

Scope and Content Note

treatment for musical romance by Howard Estabrook, December 29, 1932, and December 30, 1932, 40 pages
folder 260

NEW THOUGHTS FOR OLD--script

Record ID: 71331857

Scope and Content Note

synopsis, undated, 3 pages
folder 261

NOBODY'S IN TOWN--legal 1938--1938

Record ID: 71448834

Scope and Content Note

folder 262

NOT LIKE OTHER WOMEN--script 1931--1931

Record ID: 71331858

Scope and Content Note

incomplete first draft treatment by Howard Estabrook, July 12, 1931, through July 16, 1931, 8 pages
folder 263

NOW AND ALWAYS--script Circa 1947--1947

Record ID: 71446218

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, undated, 47 pages, 60 pages, and 63 pages [one page annotated with casting suggestions]
folder 264

NOW AND ALWAYS--miscellaneous Circa 1947--1947

Record ID: 71446476

Scope and Content Note

notes on script distribution
folder 265

OF MODERN LOVE--script 1948--1949

Record ID: 71331838

Scope and Content Note

handwritten and typed drafts of outline, August 13, 1948, through June 14, 1949, and undated, 44 pages
folder 266

OF MODERN LOVE--research 1943--1945

Record ID: 71445688

Scope and Content Note

research materials (tear sheets) and notes, including copies of essays "Are We Women or Are We Mice?" by Dorothy Parker, and "Are Women People?" by Clare Boothe Luce
folder 267

OFFICIALLY DEAD--script

Record ID: 71447079

Scope and Content Note

incomplete handwritten treatment, undated, 27 pages
folder 268

OLIVER TWIST--legal 1935--1935

Record ID: 71448637

Scope and Content Note

folder 269

ORCHIDS TO YOU--legal 1935--1935

Record ID: 71448638

Scope and Content Note

folder 270

THE OTHER MAN--script Circa 1945--1945

Record ID: 71446236

Scope and Content Note

loose script pages, January 23, 1945, 14 pages [heavily annotated and revised]; two treatments by Howard Estabrook (from Charles Dickens' "The Haunted Man"), undated, 58 pages and 54 pages
folder 271

THE OTHER MAN--script 1945--1945

Record ID: 71446235

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook (from Charles Dickens' "The Haunted Man"), 66 pages, October 8, 1945 [lightly annotated]
folder 272

THE OTHER MAN--script 1946--1946

Record ID: 71331860

Scope and Content Note

handwritten revision notes, April 6, 1946, through April 21, 1946, 12 pages
folder 273

RELIEF CHISELERS--legal 1935--1935

Record ID: 71448639

Scope and Content Note

executed letter of agreement, September 4, 1935
folder 274

RENEGADE--legal 1934--1934

Record ID: 71448640

Scope and Content Note

executed extension letter with Paramount, December 24, 1934
folder 275

RIDERS NORTH--script 1952--1952

Record ID: 71446245

Scope and Content Note

first draft treatment by Howard Estabrook, May 25, 1952, 80 pages [title page annotated with notes and date]
folder 276

RIDERS NORTH--script 1952--1952

Record ID: 71331865

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, 1952, 141 pages; notes on authenticity and dramatic devices employed, 3 pages
folder 277

RIDERS NORTH--script 1952--1952

Record ID: 71331863

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, 1952, 143 pages [annotated and revised]
folder 278

RIDERS NORTH--script 1952--1952

Record ID: 71331866

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook, 1952, 146 pages
folder 279

RIDERS NORTH--script 1952--1952

Record ID: 71446251

Scope and Content Note

synopsis ("Long Version"), 1952, 3 pages; list of cuts and synopsis of cut version of screenplay, undated, 16 pages
folder 280

RIDERS NORTH--script 1957--1957

Record ID: 71331864

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook, undated, 124 pages [lightly annotated and revised]
folder 281

RIDERS NORTH--script

Record ID: 71446243

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook, undated, 123 pages
folder 282

RIDERS NORTH--clippings 1957--1957

Record ID: 71446253

Scope and Content Note

articles regarding American Civil War, 1957 and undated
folder 283

RIDERS NORTH--miscellaneous 1952--1957

Record ID: 71446252

Scope and Content Note

typed comments by Clark Gable [summarized by Z. Wayne Griffin in 1952]; research notes
folder 284

ROAD TO ROME--legal 1933--1933

Record ID: 71448641

Scope and Content Note

folder 285

ROGUE'S GALLERY--script 1931--1931

Record ID: 71331867

Scope and Content Note

treatment, May 4, 1931, 23 pages [annotated and revised]
folder 286

THE ROMANTIC LIFE OF CHARLES DICKENS--script 1952--1952

Record ID: 71331868

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, 1952, approximately 91 pages
folder 287

THE ROMANTIC LIFE OF CHARLES DICKENS--miscellaneous 1934--1968

Record ID: 71446258

Scope and Content Note

handwritten note identifying basic concept as "new technique for story telling," January 23, 1934; executed and unexecuted copies of brief of agreement between Howard Estabrook and Benedict Bogeaus, May 2, 1952; copyright registration as "The Story of Charles Dickens," May 8, 1952; literary pitch of concept by Howard Estabrook to Card Walker at Disney studio, November 22, 1968
folder 288

THE SCAR--script Circa 1929--1929

Record ID: 71331870

Scope and Content Note

handwritten draft of treatment by Howard Estabrook (from play "Patrie!" by Victorien Sardou), undated, 41 pages; later draft of treatment by Howard Estabrook (from play "Patrie!" by Victorien Sardou), with casting suggestions, January 4, 1929, and January 5, 1929, 21 pages
folder 289

SEE WHAT HAPPENS?--script

Record ID: 71331871

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook, undated, 70 pages
folder 290

SIN AND FORGIVENESS--script 1931--1931

Record ID: 71331874

Scope and Content Note

handwritten draft of story, undated, 5 pages; treatment by Howard Estabrook and George Manker Watters, June 4, 1931, 11 pages; notes, October 16, 1931
folder 291

THE SIXTH SENSE--script

Record ID: 71446269

Scope and Content Note

typed and handwritten drafts of outline and treatment, undated, 23 pages
folder 292

THE SIXTH SENSE--script

Record ID: 71331875

Scope and Content Note

outline by Howard Estabrook, undated, 3 pages; treatment by Howard Estabrook, undated, 19 pages [lightly annotated]
folder 293

THE SIXTH SENSE--clippings 1956--1956

Record ID: 71446270

Scope and Content Note

folder 294

THE SIXTH SENSE--miscellaneous 1956--1957

Record ID: 71459244

Scope and Content Note

correspondence regarding attempted sale of story to Paramount, 1957
folder 295

A SLICE OF LIFE--script 1932--1934

Record ID: 71447035

Scope and Content Note

typed and handwritten pages of drafts of story outline and treatment, November 10, 1932, through September 21, 1934, and undated, approximately 115 pages [heavily annotated and revised]
folder 296

SMART SET SUSIE--script 1929--1929

Record ID: 71331876

Scope and Content Note

revised screenplay by "Earle Crocker working with Mr. Crisp" (Donald Crisp?), October 16, 1929, 50 pages
folder 297

SMART SET SUSIE--script 1929--1929

Record ID: 71331877

Scope and Content Note

revised treatment ("adaptation and continuity structure") by Howard Estabrook, November 18, 1929, through December 7, 1929, 36 pages [lightly annotated and revised]; adaptation and dialogue script by Howard Estabrook, December 5, 1929, through December 14, 1929, 83 pages
folder 298

SMART SET SUSIE--script 1929--1929

Record ID: 71446272

Scope and Content Note

song lyrics by Earle Crocker for "Oh, How She Loved the Way He Did Whatever He Did," "Safe in the Haven of Your Arms," "If I Were You (Oh, How I'd Love Me)," "My Heart Whispered I Love You," "Something to Step to," and "Searching the Crystal for Happiness I Found You," October 23, 1929
folder 299

SMART SET SUSIE--legal 1929--1929

Record ID: 71448536

Scope and Content Note

executed letter of agreement with Pathé Studio, Inc., November 13, 1929
folder 300

SO YOUNG, SO WISE--script Circa 1962--1962

Record ID: 71446295

Scope and Content Note

story breakdown by Howard Estabrook (of novel by Noel Langley), undated, 63 pages [lightly annotated and revised]; line synopsis for eventual screenplay, October 1, 1962
folder 301

SO YOUNG, SO WISE--script

Record ID: 71331880

Scope and Content Note

first draft screenplay, undated, 201 pages
folder 302

SO YOUNG, SO WISE--script Circa 1962--1963

Record ID: 71331879

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook, December 10 (1962?) through February 26 (1963?), and undated, 134 pages [lightly annotated]
folder 303

SO YOUNG, SO WISE--script

Record ID: 71331878

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook, undated, 133 pages
folder 304

SO YOUNG, SO WISE--script

Record ID: 71446294

Scope and Content Note

sample script pages by unnamed writer (Harold Schuster?), undated; script notes by Harold Schuster, undated
folder 305

SO YOUNG, SO WISE--pre-production 1962--1964

Record ID: 71446296

Scope and Content Note

executed and unexecuted agreements between Harold Schuster, Rowland V. Lee and Howard Estabrook, June 29, 1962, and February 15, 1963
folder 306

SONG OF HER SOUL--script 1928--1928

Record ID: 71331881

Scope and Content Note

story outline, November 16, 1928, and November 17, 1928, 7 pages
folder 307

SOUTHWEST--script

Record ID: 71446339

Scope and Content Note

outlines and synopses, including outline of "Dwan script" [probably reference to Allan Dwan], undated, 13 pages
folder 308

SOUTHWEST--script Circa 1965--1965

Record ID: 71331882

Scope and Content Note

miscellaneous script pages, June 9 through July 3 (1965?), and undated [some pages annotated and revised]
folder 309

SOUTHWEST--script Circa 1965--1965

Record ID: 71331883

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook, undated, approximately 155 pages [annotated and revised]
folder 310

SOUTHWEST--script Circa 1965--1965

Record ID: 71446329

Scope and Content Note

typed analysis of faults of "script as it now stands" and conditions under which it was written, probably by Howard Estabrook, undated
folder 311

SOUTHWEST--photographs

Record ID: 71446322

Scope and Content Note

nine 8x10 photos of relevant historical people, places, and events, originally included in circulating copies of screenplay
folder 312

SOUTHWEST--pre-production 1965--1965

Record ID: 71446338

Scope and Content Note

research notes
folder 313

A SPAHI'S LOVE STORY--miscellaneous 1932--1932

Record ID: 71331884

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook (adapted from story by Pierre Loti), December 2, 1932, 14 pages
folder 314

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--script 1959--1960

Record ID: 71446351

Scope and Content Note

outline by Howard Estabrook, November 4, 1959, 7 pages; first draft treatment by Howard Estabrook, February 4, 1960, 111 pages [annotated]; data sheet, character profiles, and thematic statement, undated, 12 pages
folder 315

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--script 1960--1960

Record ID: 71331889

Scope and Content Note

first draft screenplay by Howard Estabrook, March 14, 1960, through April 8, 1960, 166 pages
folder 316

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--script 1960--1960

Record ID: 71331888

Scope and Content Note

incomplete first draft screenplay by Howard Estabrook, April 14, 1960, approximately 167 pages [heavily annotated and revised; note refers to this as "conference script"]
folder 317

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--script 1960--1960

Record ID: 71446356

Scope and Content Note

revised and replaced first draft script pages, 85 pages
folder 318

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--script 1971--1971

Record ID: 71331893

Scope and Content Note

incomplete screenplay by Howard Estabrook, undated, approximately 238 pages [heavily annotated and revised]
folder 319

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--script

Record ID: 71331890

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook, undated, 168 pages [lightly annotated and revised]
folder 320

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--script

Record ID: 71331891

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook, undated, 169 pages
folder 321

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--script

Record ID: 71331892

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Howard Estabrook, undated, 169 pages
folder 322

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--script

Record ID: 71446363

Scope and Content Note

revision pages, including synopsis pages and notes on alternate endings, undated, 27 pages
folder 323

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--script 1963--1963

Record ID: 71446350

Scope and Content Note

typed and handwritten notes, including Howard Estabrook's typed reaction to letter from book author William Lichtman, undated, 5 pages; lists of corrections to existing versions of screenplay, undated; comments on screenplay from Alan Ladd, George Cukor, William Wellman, Otto Preminger, and others, May 27, 1963, and undated
folder 324

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--clippings 1960--1966

Record ID: 71446352

Scope and Content Note

articles reporting on contemporary production projects, some with letters and notes attached, probably including two from novel author William Lichtman, June 5, 1961, and undated
folder 325

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--correspondence 1960--1974

Record ID: 71331887

Scope and Content Note

correspondence regarding consideration of this property involving Samuel Goldwyn, August 23, 1960, and August 24, 1960, Menahem Golan, February 25, 1966, through March 25, 1966, and others; correspondence regarding playing role or directing eventual film involving Jack Benny, March 14, 1962, through April 24, 1962, and Nehemiah Persoff, May 16, 1962, through June 25, 1962; correspondence regarding attempts to sell this property and impact of EXODUS, involving novel author William Lichtman, May 26, 1960, through May 8, 1974, and undated
folder 326

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--legal 1959--1961

Record ID: 71446353

Scope and Content Note

WGA registration receipt, November 4, 1959; legal agreements, with drafts and correspondence, complicated by death of producer Stan Raymond, January 25, 1960, through April 27, 1961
folder 327

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--pre-production

Record ID: 71331886

Scope and Content Note

estimated budget, undated
folder 328

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--research 1960--1961

Record ID: 71446345

Scope and Content Note

notes and research materials on nation of Israel and modern Zionism
folder 329

THE STAR AND THE CROSS--research clippings 1957--1960

Record ID: 71446346

Scope and Content Note

clippings regarding state of Israel, incidents of anti-semitism, and Citadel publication of novel "Between the Star and the Cross" (1957)
folder 330

STRANGE JUSTICE--miscellaneous Circa 1957--1957

Record ID: 71331894

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook (based on story by Robert Louis Stevenson), undated, 5 pages
folder 331

THE SUPERIOR MAN--script 1955--1955

Record ID: 71331895

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, 18 pages [some pages annotated and revised]
folder 332

THE SUPERIOR MAN--research 1955--1955

Record ID: 71446374

Scope and Content Note

notes; articles clipped from periodicals, April 4, 1955, and undated
folder 333

SUSAN CHRIST--script

Record ID: 71331896

Scope and Content Note

treatment for silent feature film ("synopsis for five-reel photoplay") by Howard Estabrook, undated, 7 pages
folder 334

THAT'S HUMAN NATURE--script Circa 1948--1948

Record ID: 71331897

Scope and Content Note

original screenplay by Howard Estabrook, undated, 149 pages [lightly annotated]; notes by Howard Estabrook on suggested revisions, undated
folder 335

THAT'S HUMAN NATURE--legal 1947--1948

Record ID: 71449031

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement and letters of agreement with James Nasser, March 17, 1947, through September 24, 1948
folder 336

A THONG OF BUCKSKIN--miscellaneous 1957--1957

Record ID: 71331926

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, undated, 9 pages [three copies, the second an annotated and revised version of the first, and the third incorporating those revisions]; correspondence regarding submission, June 18, 1957, through September 28, 1957
folder 337

THREE GIRLS--script 1941--1941

Record ID: 71331898

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, September 25, 1941, 47 pages [lightly annotated]
folder 338

TOP-SECRET DEFECTOR--script 1967--1967

Record ID: 71331899

Scope and Content Note

outline, undated, 5 pages
folder 339

Unidentified--script

Record ID: 71448506

Scope and Content Note

unidentified script page, undated
folder 340

A VISION OF TERROR--script Circa 1917--1917

Record ID: 71331901

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, undated, 20 pages; typed "condensed synopsis," undated
folder 341

THE WEIRDIES!--script

Record ID: 71331902

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, undated, 14 pages
folder 342

WEST TO THE GOLDEN GATE--script

Record ID: 71331947

Scope and Content Note

handwritten script pages, undated, 17 pages
folder 343

WHISKERS!!!--script

Record ID: 71331904

Scope and Content Note

treatment for silent film by Howard Estabrook, undated, 7 pages
folder 344

THE WORLD AT HER FEET--miscellaneous 1952--1964

Record ID: 71447846

Scope and Content Note

copies of Howard Estabrook letters to Arthur Freed and George Cukor, describing this story's origin as potential theatrical property, its motion picture possibilities, and current status of THE GLORY OF ANGKOR, THE STAR AND THE CROSS, HECTOR THE CORRECTOR!, MAXINE'S MADHOUSE, and other Estabrook projects, August 23, 1962, and February 28, 1964
 

Television files/Produced

folder 345

THE ADVENTURES OF ELLERY QUEEN [television]--"Mr. Big" Circa 1950--1950

Record ID: 71452516

Scope and Content Note

Screen Writers Guild document determining writing credits for single episode, undated
folder 346

DR. HUDSON'S SECRET JOURNAL [television]--"The Brenthurst Story" (script) 1955--1955

Record ID: 71331910

Scope and Content Note

script by Howard Estabrook (original story by Howard Estabrook), undated, 36 pages; second script by Howard Estabrook, July 28, 1955, 41 pages; stenciled script by Howard Estabrook, undated, 43 pages
folder 347

DR. HUDSON'S SECRET JOURNAL [television]--"The Brenthurst Story" (miscellaneous) 1955--1955

Record ID: 71449032

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Authors Playhouse, Inc., June 1, 1955; memorandum by Howard Estabrook, enumerating story points communicated more effectively by first version of script than by second version, July 31, 1955; copy of letter by Estabrook to Authors Playhouse, refusing credit for final version of script, August 8, 1955
folder 348

THE FORD TELEVISION THEATRE [television]--"The Idea Man" (script) 1956--1956

Record ID: 71331914

Scope and Content Note

original story by Robert McLaughlin in "Collier's," May 25, 1956, 6 pages; final draft script by Stirling Silliphant, August 1, 1956, 40 pages [lightly annotated]
folder 349

THE FORD TELEVISION THEATRE [television]--"The Idea Man" (script) 1956--1956

Record ID: 71447318

Scope and Content Note

notes for revision, August 15, 1956, through September 5, 1956, 26 pages; revised script by Howard Estabrook, September 17, 1956, 45 pages; revised final draft script by Howard Estabrook, September 26, 1956, 33 pages and 37 pages [three copies, two with further revisions]
folder 350

THE FORD TELEVISION THEATRE [television]--"The Idea Man" (miscellaneous) 1956--1968

Record ID: 71450885

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Screen Gems, Inc., August 20, 1956; credits sheet, November 8, 1956; copy of "Daily Variety" review, May 10, 1957; correspondence with agent Ivan Green regarding commisions due, February 12, 1960, through March 11, 1968
folder 351

THE MILLIONAIRE [television]--"The Doris Winslow Story" (script) 1957--1957

Record ID: 71447628

Scope and Content Note

"Doris Winslow," script by Muriel Roy Bolton (from story by Howard Estabrook), October 15, 1957, 30 pages; "Doris Winslow," script by Howard Estabrook and Muriel Roy Bolton (from story by Howard Estabrook), revision pages, December 13, 1957, 29 pages
folder 352

THE MILLIONAIRE [television]--"The Doris Winslow Story" (miscellaneous) 1957--1957

Record ID: 71449033

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Silverstone Films, Inc., January 8, 1957; clipping from "The Hollywood Reporter," January 15, 1957
folder 353

THE MILLIONAIRE [television]--"The Professor Amberson Adams Story" (script) 1956--1957

Record ID: 71331922

Scope and Content Note

"The Professor and the Masquerade," treatment by Howard Estabrook, April 2, 1956, 22 pages; "The Professor and the Masquerade," treatment by Howard Estabrook, April 16, 1956, 23 pages [lightly annotated]; "The Professor and the Masquerade," script by Howard Estabrook, undated, 36 pages; "Ambrose Adams," script by Barry Trivers (from story by Howard Estabrook), July 26, 1956, 32 pages; "Amberson Adams," script by Barry Trivers (from story by Howard Estabrook), July 25, 1956, with revisions to January 9, 1957, 35 pages
folder 354

THE MILLIONAIRE [television]--"The Professor Amberson Adams Story" (production) 1956--1957

Record ID: 71449034

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Silverstone Films, Inc., February 28, 1956
folder 355

THE MILLIONAIRE [television]--unsold episodes 1957--1957

Record ID: 71447629

Scope and Content Note

treatment ("Honorable Sir Mr. Vernon"/"Man at His Best") by Howard Estabrook, March 12, 1957, 6 pages [lightly annotated]; story outline ("Address Unknown") by Howard Estabrook, May 8, 1957, 9 pages; story outlines ("Jerry and Hilda Lawton") by Howard Estabrook, undated, 6 pages; three story outlines by Howard Estabrook, undated
 

Television files/Unproduced

folder 356

EMPEROR OF ELBA [television]--publicity

Record ID: 71446475

Scope and Content Note

incomplete publicity release regarding Estabrook's progress on this project, undated
folder 357

FREEDOM'S WINGS [television]--script

Record ID: 71331915

Scope and Content Note

typed outline by Howard Estabrook of true events upon which story could be based, undated, 3 pages
folder 358

GOOD MORNING, JUDGE! [television]--miscellaneous 1962--1963

Record ID: 71331917

Scope and Content Note

proposal for television comedy series, undated; correspondence with William Dozier at Screen Gems regarding this concept and restrictions of network television, December 28, 1962, through January 2, 1963
folder 359

HARD LOOK AT COURAGE [television]--script Circa 1961--1961

Record ID: 71331920

Scope and Content Note

original script by Howard Estabrook, undated, 39 pages; revised script by Howard Estabrook, undated, 33 pages
folder 360

HECTOR THE CORRECTOR! [television]--script 1941--1955

Record ID: 71447107

Scope and Content Note

handwritten ideas, research notes and early drafts (including synopsis "by Fred Fisk"), January 5, 1941, December 24, 1955, and undated, approximately 33 pages; typed premise, outline of episodes one and two, and capsule summaries of 13 episodes for half-hour television series, undated, 35 pages
folder 361

HECTOR THE CORRECTOR! [television]--clippings 1961--1962

Record ID: 71447357

Scope and Content Note

research materials regarding relevant actualities and industry activities, May 18, 1961 through June 28, 1962, and undated
folder 362

HECTOR THE CORRECTOR! [television]--miscellaneous 1959--1962

Record ID: 71447358

Scope and Content Note

letter agreement granting option to George Cukor, May 17, 1961; correspondence with Wally Cox regarding risks of commitment, November 29, 1961, through April 13, 1962
folder 363

LOOK WHO'S HERE! [television]--script 1957--1957

Record ID: 71331919

Scope and Content Note

sample scripts for "unique quiz-game-participation-show," February 4, 1957, and undated, 7 pages and 28 pages
folder 364

LOOK WHO'S HERE! [television]--clippings 1957--1962

Record ID: 71447380

Scope and Content Note

articles regarding historical personages to be potential subjects for quiz
folder 365

LOOK WHO'S HERE! [television]--miscellaneous 1957--1957

Record ID: 71447383

Scope and Content Note

copyright registration, February 5, 1957; letter from Malcolm Stuart at Ingo Preminger agency relaying Mark Goodson's analysis of Estabrook's "complete misunderstanding of what makes for a good quiz show," April 5, 1957
folder 366

LUTHERAN PROGRAM [television]--script 1959--1959

Record ID: 71446507

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes on potential story, March 2, 1959
folder 367

MAXINE'S MADHOUSE [television]--script 1963--1963

Record ID: 71331921

Scope and Content Note

miscellaneous versions of proposal for half-hour television series created by Howard Estabrook, October 3, 1963, and undated, 75 pages; notes on titles and episode plot lines
folder 368

MAXINE'S MADHOUSE [television]--clippings 1959--1968

Record ID: 71447421

Scope and Content Note

research materials regarding hairdressers, cosmeticians, and fortune tellers, April 1959, through June 3, 1968, and undated
folder 369

MAXINE'S MADHOUSE [television]--correspondence 1961--1964

Record ID: 71447422

Scope and Content Note

folder 370

MISS FIXIT [television]--script

Record ID: 71331923

Scope and Content Note

proposal for series by Howard Estabrook, undated
folder 371

QUEENS OF SONG [television]--script 1952--1953

Record ID: 71331933

Scope and Content Note

outline for television series of 26 episodes, by Howard Estabrook, 1952, 31 pages [lightly annotated]; Episode #1 "Adelina Patti," script by Howard Estabrook, 1953, 33 pages [lightly annotated]
folder 372

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE [television]--"Problem of the Heart" (script)

Record ID: 71331924

Scope and Content Note

treatment for episode by Howard Estabrook, two versions, undated, 15 pages; notes on this story and other story possibilities
folder 373

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE [television]--miscellaneous 1965--1965

Record ID: 71447684

Scope and Content Note

clippings regarding this series, October 4, 1965, through November 8, 1965
folder 374

TAKEN FROM LIFE [television]--script 1956--1956

Record ID: 71331925

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, undated, 5 pages; list of current television series to whom submitted, 1956
folder 375

VOICE OF THE SHADOW [television]--script

Record ID: 71331927

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook, undated, 12 pages
folder 376

WASP AND TARANTULA [television]--script

Record ID: 71331928

Scope and Content Note

two versions of treatment by Howard Estabrook, undated, 26 pages and 27 pages
folder 377

WASP AND TARANTULA [television]--clippings 1962--1962

Record ID: 71447695

Scope and Content Note

articles regarding insect and underworld activities, April 8, 1962, through June 1962
folder 378

WASP AND TARANTULA [television]--miscellaneous 1962--1962

Record ID: 71447696

Scope and Content Note

correspondence regarding consideration and return of script material by Alfred Hitchcock's office, May 10, 1962, and August 23, 1962, and Dick Powell's office, May 14, 1962, through September 17, 1962
folder 379

WELLS FARGO [television]--"Night Train" (script)

Record ID: 71331929

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Howard Estabrook for proposed episode, undated, 6 pages
folder 380

WELLS FARGO [television]--"Night Train" (miscellaneous) 1957--1957

Record ID: 71447750

Scope and Content Note

folder 381

WHEN THE DEAD ARISE [television]--script

Record ID: 71331930

Scope and Content Note

script by Howard Estabrook, undated, 73 pages; handwritten story outline for "The Case of the Dead Arising," adapting plot to PERRY MASON series, undated, 8 pages
folder 382

WHEN THE DEAD ARISE [television]--miscellaneous 1963--1964

Record ID: 71447751

Scope and Content Note

correspondence regarding circulation of script, 1964
folder 383

WOMAN AT THE TOP [television]--script 1960--1960

Record ID: 71331931

Scope and Content Note

television script by Howard Estabrook, October 14, 1960, through October 24, 1960, 35 pages
folder 384

WOMAN AT THE TOP [television]--miscellaneous 1960--1960

Record ID: 71447752

Scope and Content Note

clippings regarding dress designing business, November 16, 1960, through December 1, 1960, and undated; correspondence regarding script, December 9, 1960, through December 26, 1960
folder 385

THE WORLD AT HER FEET [television]--script

Record ID: 71331932

Scope and Content Note

script by Howard Estabrook, undated, 57 pages
folder 386

THE WORLD AT HER FEET [television]--correspondence 1961--1962

Record ID: 71447847

Scope and Content Note

correspondence regarding potential for production, involving George Schaefer and "Hallmark Hall of Fame," December 5, 1961, and February 7, 1962, and involving Fred Astaire, May 14, 1962, and May 23, 1962
folder 387

THE WORLD AT HER FEET [television]--notes 1962--1962

Record ID: 71447848

Scope and Content Note

notes on concepts and research materials, December 10, 1962, and undated
 

Stage files/Produced

folder 388

THE BOSS [stage]--clippings 1910--1911

Record ID: 71452822

Scope and Content Note

clippings regarding rehearsals and production in Detroit and New York, including retrospective notice in "The Sun" of New York, August 27, 1931
folder 389

THE BOYS OF COMPANY "B" [stage]--miscellaneous Circa 1907--1907

Record ID: 71452643

Scope and Content Note

program for Lyceum Theatre on Broadway, week beginning Monday, April 8, 1907; article describing Gretchen Dale's performance, 1907; 19 very small photographic images printed or mounted on cards depicting Howard Estabrook and Gretchen Dale (later Mr. and Mrs. Howard Estabrook)
folder 390

BROWN OF HARVARD [stage]--clippings 1906--1906

Record ID: 71452823

Scope and Content Note

clippings of reviews from New York newspapers and other periodicals
folder 391

THE DICTATOR [stage]--clippings 1904--1905

Record ID: 71452824

Scope and Content Note

reviews from Detroit newspapers and other periodicals
folder 392

THE DICTATOR [stage]--miscellaneous 1904--1904

Record ID: 71450232

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Charles Frohman, August 12, 1904; one 4x5½ photographic print mounted on card stock depicting Howard Estabrook in wardrobe for major role
folder 393

DIVORCONS [stage]--clippings Circa 1913--1913

Record ID: 71452825

Scope and Content Note

notices regarding revival of 1882 French comedy, undated
folder 394

THE FATTED CALF [stage]--clippings 1912--1912

Record ID: 71452827

Scope and Content Note

reviews from Albany, New York, newspapers
folder 395

THE FATTED CALF [stage]--programs 1912--1912

Record ID: 71452826

Scope and Content Note

program for Albany, New York, production
folder 396

GOING SOME [stage]--clippings 1908--1908

Record ID: 71452829

Scope and Content Note

advertisements and reviews for productions in Philadelphia, Washington, D. C., and other locations
folder 397

GOING SOME [stage]--programs 1908--1908

Record ID: 71452828

Scope and Content Note

programs for productions in Washington, D. C., Waterbury, Connecticut, and other locations, covering Howard Estabrook's role change
folder 398

THE HONEYMOON [stage]--programs 1913--1913

Record ID: 71452830

Scope and Content Note

program for Lyceum Theatre on Broadway, February 24, 1913
folder 399

LITTLE WOMEN [stage]--clippings 1912--1932

Record ID: 71452832

Scope and Content Note

review by Burns Mantle in "The Evening Mail," October 17, 1912, and other reviews for New York production of dramatization of novel opening October 16, 1912
folder 400

LITTLE WOMEN [stage]--programs 1912--1912

Record ID: 71452831

Scope and Content Note

program for New York production featuring Howard Estabrook, Alice Brady, and John Cromwell in cast
folder 401

MISS INFORMATION [stage]--legal 1915--1915

Record ID: 71448543

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Charles Dillingham regarding play featuring Elsie Janis, August 21, 1915
folder 402

MRS. AVERY [stage]--script Circa 1910--1911

Record ID: 71331934

Scope and Content Note

stage script by Gretchen Dale and Howard Estabrook, undated, 87 pages; synopsis
folder 403

MRS. AVERY [stage]--clippings 1911--1911

Record ID: 71451819

Scope and Content Note

notices and reviews from New York, Cinncinati, and other cities' periodicals
folder 404

MRS. AVERY [stage]--miscellaneous Circa 1910--1911

Record ID: 71447869

Scope and Content Note

copyright registration, November 21, 1910; publicity material reprinting reviews from "New York Herald" and "The New York Times"
folder 405

NEARLY A LAWYER [stage]--clippings 1908--1908

Record ID: 71451820

Scope and Content Note

reviews of vaudeville performance by Howard Estabrook and Gretchen Dale in one-act farce, from Yonkers newspapers, 1908
folder 406

NEARLY A LAWYER [stage]--programs Circa 1908--1908

Record ID: 71452835

Scope and Content Note

page from Orpheum vaudeville program, undated
folder 407

THE POINT OF VIEW [stage]--programs 1912--1912

Record ID: 71452836

Scope and Content Note

production details clipped from program
folder 408

SEARCH ME [stage]--clippings Circa 1915--1915

Record ID: 71452837

Scope and Content Note

Howard Estabrook bio from trade periodical and anecdote from "Long Branch (New Jersey) Daily Record," both probably 1915
folder 409

SEARCH ME [stage]--legal 1915--1915

Record ID: 71448544

Scope and Content Note

executed letter of agreement with Clinton Moffett, June 23, 1915
folder 410

THE STRAIGHT ROAD [stage]--clippings 1906--1907

Record ID: 71452838

Scope and Content Note

reviews from St. Louis and New York periodicals
folder 411

STUDIO-VARSITY SHOW [stage]--miscellaneous 1916--1916

Record ID: 71332080

Scope and Content Note

program and clippings related to Ithaca, New York, benefit show featuring and supervised by Howard Estabrook, May 25, 1916, and May 26, 1916
folder 412

WITHIN THE LAW [stage]--clippings 1912--1912

Record ID: 71452848

Scope and Content Note

reviews and publicity from Chicago newspapers
folder 413

WITHIN THE LAW [stage]--miscellaneous 1912--1912

Record ID: 71452839

Scope and Content Note

program and publicity material
folder 414

Miscellaneous 1907--1915

Record ID: 71452833

Scope and Content Note

periodicals and programs for productions involving Howard Estabrook and/or Gretchen Dale, including Lambs Club production "Lambs Gambol at Sing Sing Prison," involving Irving Berlin, Eddie Foy, Rube Goldberg, and Winsor McCay, June 27, 1915
folder 415

Miscellaneous--clippings 1904--1916

Record ID: 71452834

Scope and Content Note

clippings with notices and comments regarding Howard Estabrook and Gretchen Dale's involvement in various plays and vaudeville acts, including "Lambs Gambol at Sing Sing Prison"
folder 416

Unidentified--photographs Circa 1900--1904

Record ID: 71452646

Scope and Content Note

ten 8x10 prints and one image cut from larger print depicting Gretchen Dale (later Mrs. Howard Estabrook) in one or more theatrical productions, undated
 

Stage files/Unproduced

folder 417

ADELINA [stage]--script

Record ID: 71447849

Scope and Content Note

two versions of stage script by Howard Estabrook, undated, 74 pages and 29 pages
folder 418

ADELINA [stage]--clippings 1963--1964

Record ID: 71447850

Scope and Content Note

show business research articles, December 2, 1963, through June 27, 1964, and undated
folder 419

ADELINA [stage]--correspondence 1964--1965

Record ID: 71447851

Scope and Content Note

copyright report, March 30, 1964; Howard Estabrook letter to Elmer Bernstein explaining concept of play with music, May 7, 1964
folder 420

ALMOST ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN [stage]--script 1947--1963

Record ID: 71331937

Scope and Content Note

two partially handwritten drafts of script of Act One by Ward Brooks (Howard Estabrook), September 10, 1947, through October 4, 1963, and undated, 152 pages [annotated and revised]; incomplete typed Act One script by Ward Brooks (Howard Estabrook), undated, approximately 17 pages
folder 421

ALMOST ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN [stage]--script 1945--1963

Record ID: 71448027

Scope and Content Note

handwritten version of Act Two script, August 8, 1946, through October 25, 1963, 56 pages, and Act Three, January 9, 1945, through June 3, 1963
folder 422

ALMOST ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN [stage]--script 1947--1963

Record ID: 71331941

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes and obsolete script pages, September 24, 1947, through October 6, 1963, and undated, approximately 51 pages; handwritten synopsis, undated
folder 423

ALMOST ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN [stage]--script 1964--1964

Record ID: 71448028

Scope and Content Note

handwritten script by Max Ramo (Howard Estabrook), August 18, 1964, through November 24, 1964, and undated, 142 pages
folder 424

ALMOST ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN [stage]--script 1963--1964

Record ID: 71331939

Scope and Content Note

typed script by Max Ramo (Howard Estabrook), undated, approximately 130 pages [some pages annotated and revised]
folder 425

ALMOST ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN [stage]--clippings 1947--1964

Record ID: 71448026

Scope and Content Note

clippings for research purposes, November 28, 1947, through January 13, 1964, and undated
folder 426

ALMOST ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN [stage]--notes 1944--1963

Record ID: 71448066

Scope and Content Note

handwritten rough dialogue notes, 1944 through July 14, 1963, and undated
folder 427

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION [stage]--script 1948--1948

Record ID: 71331940

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes exploring story possibilities, December 1, 1948, 4 pages
folder 428

Edwin Booth Play--notes

Record ID: 71446426

Scope and Content Note

typed reports on books, "Behind the Scenes with Booth" by Katherine Goodale (Kitty Maloney); "Darling of Misfortune" by Lockridge
folder 429

EVERYMAN'S FROLIC [stage]--script 1946--1973

Record ID: 71447143

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline for parody of "Everyman," November 17, 1946, and undated, 4 pages; draft pages, August 24, 1963, through January 15, 1973, and undated
folder 430

EVERYMAN'S FROLIC [stage]--clippings 1936--1936

Record ID: 71448157

Scope and Content Note

"Los Angeles Times" photo showing Howard Estabrook at premiere of Max Reinhardt's production of "Everyman," September 11, 1936
folder 431

EVERYMAN'S FROLIC [stage]--miscellaneous 1940--1972

Record ID: 71448158

Scope and Content Note

letter from Max Reinhardt's office regarding writing of this script, December 2, 1940; notes, January 5, 1970, through December 28, 1972, and undated
folder 432

GOODBYE MY LOVE [stage]--script 1949--1949

Record ID: 71446421

Scope and Content Note

handwritten outline, October 13, 1949
folder 433

HEYDAY WITH WHISTLER! [stage]--notes 1972--1972

Record ID: 71331942

Scope and Content Note

research and draft notes for play based on James McNeill Whistler, March 3, 1972, through August 11, 1972, and undated
folder 434

HEYDAY WITH WHISTLER! [stage]--research 1959--1972

Record ID: 71448170

Scope and Content Note

clipping and photocopies to aid in creation of play based on James McNeill Whistler, 1959 through August 11, 1972
folder 435

IN HIS STEPS/IN HIS STEPS TO-DAY [stage]--legal 1923--1923

Record ID: 71448549

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Dr. Charles M. Sheldon, April 9, 1923
folder 436

INVISIBLE MEN [stage]--script 1960--1960

Record ID: 71446508

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, June 1, 1960
folder 437

MAGNA CHARTA [stage]--notes

Record ID: 71446509

Scope and Content Note

notes and clipping, undated
folder 438

THE MINISTER [stage]--script

Record ID: 71331946

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, 28 pages, undated
folder 439

SCYLLA AND CHARYBDIS [stage]--script 1910--1910

Record ID: 71446921

Scope and Content Note

incomplete handwritten script drafts, April 5, 1910, through April 8, 1910, and undated, 59 pages; typed draft of Act One script by Gretchen Dale and Howard Estabrook, 1910, 23 pages [annotated and revised]
folder 440

SOCIETY IN OLD NEW YORK [stage]--correspondence 1954--1954

Record ID: 71450753

Scope and Content Note

folder 441

SUCCESS [stage]--notes

Record ID: 71446775

Scope and Content Note

folder 442

SWEET DREAMS [stage]--notes

Record ID: 71447088

Scope and Content Note

sketch and handwritten notes, undated
folder 443

Miscellaneous 1947--1960

Record ID: 71446204

Scope and Content Note

Howard Estabrook letter to Broadway producer Joe Manchester describing his method of writing for stage, October 30, 1960
 

Radio files/Produced

folder 444

Free World Theatre--"In Memory of a Hero" (script) 1943--1943

Record ID: 71331949

Scope and Content Note

script by Howard Estabrook, June 20, 1943, 20 pages
folder 445

Free World Theatre--"In Memory of a Hero" (clippings) 1943--1943

Record ID: 71448462

Scope and Content Note

notices and articles regarding writing and scheduling of this episode, June 15, 1943, through June 20, 1943
folder 446

Free World Theatre--"In Memory of a Hero" (correspondence) 1943--1946

Record ID: 71460553

Scope and Content Note

two letters from Robert Rossen at Hollywood Writers' Mobilization, congratulating Howard Estabrook for work as writer and as member of editorial committee, June 21, 1943, and June 24, 1943
folder 447

KHJ Talk--script 1959--1960

Record ID: 71331953

Scope and Content Note

address compiled from clippings, typed and handwritten pages, November 20, 1959, June 5, 1960, and undated, 13 pages
 

Radio files/Unproduced

folder 448

Coronation Chimes--script 1953--1953

Record ID: 71448463

Scope and Content Note

radio script by Howard Estabrook, 1953, 21 pages
folder 449

Episode Perilous--script 1953--1953

Record ID: 71448464

Scope and Content Note

radio script by Howard Estabrook, 1953, 34 pages
folder 450

Howard Estabrook Program--script Circa 1949--1949

Record ID: 71448465

Scope and Content Note

notes and proposal for series covering current films, undated, 9 pages; sample script by Howard Estabrook commenting on films TASK FORCE, ADAM'S RIB, and ROPE OF SAND, undated, 29 pages
folder 451

Postscript to Love--script

Record ID: 71446422

Scope and Content Note

incomplete radio script, undated
folder 452

World Doings--script 1942--1942

Record ID: 71448466

Scope and Content Note

typed and handwritten notes; typed script by Howard Estabrook, submitted June 8, 1942, 12 pages [annotated and revised]
folder 453

Miscellaneous--notes

Record ID: 71447150

Scope and Content Note

 

Story files/General

folder 454

Adventure by Day 1934--1934

Record ID: 71446892

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, February 14, 1934, 3 pages
folder 455

The Adversary--notes

Record ID: 71446893

Scope and Content Note

folder 456

All of Us--notes 1933--1933

Record ID: 71446727

Scope and Content Note

handwritten concept notes by Howard Estabrook, August 14, 1933
folder 457

Amazon Idea--miscellaneous 1931--1931

Record ID: 71331800

Scope and Content Note

typed and handwritten story and research material by Howard Estabrook regarding legendary prehistoric tribe of women, January 12, 1931, and undated, 15 pages
folder 458

Ashes of Roses 1935--1935

Record ID: 71331803

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story for Simone Simon, May 4, 1935
folder 459

Babylonia 1933--1933

Record ID: 71446413

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, June 3, 1933, 3 pages
folder 460

Battling Romance

Record ID: 71447023

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, undated, 3 pages
folder 461

By Transcription--notes 1949--1949

Record ID: 71447109

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, February 17, 1949, 4 pages
folder 462

Calvin Coolidge--research

Record ID: 71444636

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes listing quotes of Coolidge
folder 463

Character Assassination--miscellaneous 1934--1934

Record ID: 71447024

Scope and Content Note

clipping regarding libel threat, 1934
folder 464

Cherchez la Hayworth

Record ID: 71447077

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, undated
folder 465

City Life

Record ID: 71446894

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, undated, 4 pages
folder 466

Complications 1932--1932

Record ID: 71331809

Scope and Content Note

typed synopsis by Howard Estabrook, March 23, 1932
folder 467

The Course of Empire--miscellaneous

Record ID: 71446398

Scope and Content Note

handwritten research notes regarding pre-Indian civilization in Americas, undated, 3 pages; handwritten story concept, undated
folder 468

Debussy 1934--1934

Record ID: 71447026

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, December 6, 1934, 10 pages
folder 469

Detective Series 1951--1951

Record ID: 71446391

Scope and Content Note

typed description of dream involving Ronald Colman, and outline for series of films, September 10, 1951, 4 pages
folder 470

Dime Store Dora

Record ID: 71446392

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline by Howard Estabrook, undated, 3 pages
folder 471

Disloyal

Record ID: 71331811

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, 3 pages, undated; handwritten list of alternate titles
folder 472

Dream of Youth 1933--1933

Record ID: 71446728

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline by Howard Estabrook, August 28, 1933, 5 pages
folder 473

Elements

Record ID: 71452528

Scope and Content Note

notes for story by Howard Estabrook, based on his marriage to Gretchen Dale, undated
folder 474

Family Films--script 1944--1945

Record ID: 71331913

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story notes intended for non-theatrical religious film production company, February 23, 1944, through February 1945, and undated, 6 pages
folder 475

Family Films--script ("Unholy Love") 1934--1936

Record ID: 71447047

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story notes, December 7, 1934[?], February 1, 1936, and undated, 15 pages
folder 476

Fear and the Unknown--notes Circa 1960--1969

Record ID: 71450888

Scope and Content Note

folder 477

Fear of Living 1933--1933

Record ID: 71446729

Scope and Content Note

incomplete handwritten story outline, May 10, 1933, 3 pages
folder 478

For Love Alone

Record ID: 71447027

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, undated, 8 pages
folder 479

Francis Bacon/William Shakespeare--research 1938--1976

Record ID: 71446501

Scope and Content Note

notes, book jackets, and other miscellany, November 3, 1938, through November 18, 1976, and undated
folder 480

Francis Bacon/William Shakespeare--research clippings 1934--1965

Record ID: 71446502

Scope and Content Note

miscellaneous articles regarding Francis Bacon and authorship of writings attributed to William Shakespeare
folder 481

The Frozen Man--miscellaneous 1934--1934

Record ID: 71446393

Scope and Content Note

clipping, January 21, 1934; story idea apparently inspired by clipping, January 22, 1934
folder 482

Garbo Circa 1950--1959

Record ID: 71447078

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes regarding history and personality of Greta Garbo, undated [written after Garbo's return to New York circa 1951], 3 pages
folder 483

Getting Away with It 1969--1969

Record ID: 71446730

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, April 29, 1969
folder 484

The Gift of Love

Record ID: 71447025

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, undated, 9 pages
folder 485

The Gilded Age 1932--1932

Record ID: 71446415

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, July 3, 1932, and July 4, 1932, 3 pages
folder 486

The Glittering World 1932--1932

Record ID: 71446394

Scope and Content Note

story outline with dialogue, May 21, 1932
folder 487

God's Out-of-Doors

Record ID: 71446395

Scope and Content Note

handwritten outline, undated, 5 pages
folder 488

Hardboiled Angel

Record ID: 71446895

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline by Howard Estabrook, undated, 5 pages
folder 489

High Society

Record ID: 71331836

Scope and Content Note

handwritten outline, undated, 13 pages
folder 490

How! 1968--1968

Record ID: 71446731

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, September 6, 1968, 3 pages
folder 491

I Should Think So

Record ID: 71331841

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, undated, 3 pages
folder 492

In the Days of Bicycles and Bustles--research

Record ID: 71444637

Scope and Content Note

preliminary handwritten notes on non-fiction book covering English life 1883-1914
folder 493

It Won't Last Long 1935--1935

Record ID: 71444634

Scope and Content Note

brief handwritten story idea, May 5, 1935
folder 494

Japanese-American Project--correspondence 1962--1962

Record ID: 71458969

Scope and Content Note

Howard Estabrook letter to Steve Parker at Paramount regarding potential comedy film based on book published in Japan, April 12, 1962
folder 495

Just Between Friends

Record ID: 71444635

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes for story of "old New England" from book by Arthur G. Staples, undated, 3 pages
folder 496

The Keys to the City 1933--1933

Record ID: 71446732

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline by Howard Estabrook, August 28, 1933, 3 pages
folder 497

The Last Island of Atlantis 1946--1949

Record ID: 71447110

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes, February 26, 1946, and March 26, 1949, 3 pages
folder 498

Life 1932--1932

Record ID: 71446416

Scope and Content Note

incomplete handwritten story outline, December 10, 1932, 7 pages
folder 499

Long Distance Love

Record ID: 71331845

Scope and Content Note

handwritten draft of story outline, undated, 5 pages
folder 500

Love's Long Road

Record ID: 71331847

Scope and Content Note

handwritten draft of outline, undated, 3 pages
folder 501

Mad Musical Romance 1934--1934

Record ID: 71447028

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, May 14, 1934, 12 pages
folder 502

The Made-to-Order Town

Record ID: 71331848

Scope and Content Note

typed synopsis, undated [annotated]
folder 503

The Maestro 1932--1932

Record ID: 71447029

Scope and Content Note

incomplete handwritten story outline by Howard Estabrook, October 24, 1932, 3 pages
folder 504

Man of Mystery--script

Record ID: 71331849

Scope and Content Note

handwritten note and dialogue, undated
folder 505

The Man to Watch--script 1965--1967

Record ID: 71446132

Scope and Content Note

incomplete drafts and notes, February 5, 1965, through 1967 and undated, 16 pages; title registration, January 13, 1967
folder 506

The Man to Watch--research 1965--1968

Record ID: 71331850

Scope and Content Note

clippings of articles regarding Greek and other governments
folder 507

The Man Who Did It Circa 1908--1908

Record ID: 71446733

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, undated, 9 pages
folder 508

Marriage Incorporated 1945--1948

Record ID: 71447111

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outlines and notes, February 12, 1945, through June 28, 1948, and undated, 15 pages
folder 509

Miscellaneous--notes 1924--1974

Record ID: 71331909

Scope and Content Note

unrelated handwritten notes and brief outlines on various characters, incidents, and story concepts, April 19, 1924, through August 18, 1974
folder 510

Miscellaneous--notes

Record ID: 71460841

Scope and Content Note

unrelated typed and handwritten notes and brief outlines on various characters, incidents, story concepts, and script submissions, undated
folder 511

Miscellaneous--notes (clippings) 1933--1933

Record ID: 71331908

Scope and Content Note

clippings containing story potential, one with story notes, October 8, 1933, and 1957
folder 512

Miscellaneous--notes (studio)

Record ID: 71450559

Scope and Content Note

page three of "Confidential Communication #1": typed story department notes on availability status and filmic potential for certain writers, and for actors James Cagney, Claudette Colbert, Barbara Stanwyck, and others, undated
folder 513

Mr. Nobody 1944--1945

Record ID: 71446896

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline and notes, November 18, 1944, through October 28, 1945, 4 pages
folder 514

Mister Quisling

Record ID: 71447030

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, undated
folder 515

Morals--clippings Circa 1945--1945

Record ID: 71447031

Scope and Content Note

newspaper clipping containing relevant Fred Allen joke, undated
folder 516

Morals--notes

Record ID: 71460880

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story notes, undated
folder 517

Nine Words 1934--1934

Record ID: 71446897

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, July 1, 1934
folder 518

No Peace with Patricia 1936--1936

Record ID: 71446898

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, December 26, 1936, 3 pages
folder 519

Noblesse Oblige--notes 1932--1932

Record ID: 71446760

Scope and Content Note

handwritten outline by Howard Estabrook, May 15, 1932, 4 pages; handwritten notes, December 7, 1967, and undated, 8 pages
folder 520

Ohio Story--notes 1946--1948

Record ID: 71331859

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes regarding true story of family of Gretchen Dale (Mrs. Estabrook), September 6, 1946, through January 5, 1948, 19 pages
folder 521

The Older Daughter

Record ID: 71446761

Scope and Content Note

incomplete handwritten story outline, undated, 16 pages
folder 522

Once to Every Man

Record ID: 71447112

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes, undated, 4 pages
folder 523

Outrageous Mr. Clappclaw--notes 1967--1967

Record ID: 71331861

Scope and Content Note

story notes, November 25, 1967, and December 18, 1967, 4 pages
folder 524

Outrageous Mr. Clappclaw--research 1967--1968

Record ID: 71460910

Scope and Content Note

clippings with further notes, 1967, and September 3, 1968
folder 525

Picturesque Devore

Record ID: 71446399

Scope and Content Note

handwritten outline, undated, 4 pages
folder 526

Pilgrim's Progress 1959--1959

Record ID: 71446503

Scope and Content Note

notes and story outline, February 6, 1959 and undated, 5 pages
folder 527

Presidential Idea 1931--1931

Record ID: 71447032

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes by Howard Estabrook, January 8, 1931, 4 pages
folder 528

The Prince (1) 1930--1930

Record ID: 71447870

Scope and Content Note

typed outlines by Howard Estabrook, January 22, 1930, and March 27, 1930, 3 pages; Screen Writers Guild registration, March 27, 1930
folder 529

The Prince (2) 1957--1957

Record ID: 71446406

Scope and Content Note

handwritten outline by Howard Estabrook, undated, 3 pages
folder 530

Princess Pocahontas

Record ID: 71447080

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, undated
folder 531

Prosperity Story 1931--1931

Record ID: 71331862

Scope and Content Note

typed rough outline by Howard Estabrook, January 24, 1931, 4 pages
folder 532

Renegade Land 1950--1950

Record ID: 71446504

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, August 10, 1950, 3 pages
folder 533

Revolt 1933--1933

Record ID: 71446762

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline by Howard Estabrook, October 3, 1933
folder 534

Revolt in the Painted Desert--correspondence 1972--1972

Record ID: 71451604

Scope and Content Note

copies of letters to Earl Haley, author of novel, regarding its film potential, by Howard Estabrook and Lee Garmes, both dated January 12, 1972
folder 535

The Ring 1934--1934

Record ID: 71447033

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, July 26, 1934, 4 pages
folder 536

The Rumor Factory

Record ID: 71331869

Scope and Content Note

handwritten outline, undated, 3 pages
folder 537

The Sarong 1948--1948

Record ID: 71446899

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, April 2, 1948, 5 pages
folder 538

Sensation 1928--1928

Record ID: 71331872

Scope and Content Note

incomplete second draft of outline, February 1, 1928, revised for third draft, May 1, 1928 [heavily annotated]; later draft of outline, undated
folder 539

Ship of Women 1934--1934

Record ID: 71447034

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, September 13, 1934, and undated, 9 pages
folder 540

Shooting Stars 1936--1936

Record ID: 71331873

Scope and Content Note

typed outline by Howard Estabrook, August 15, 1936, 3 pages; Paramount memos regarding outline and Estabrook's concept of writers' and studios' rights to stories, August 15, 1936, and August 20, 1936
folder 541

Singapore Nights--miscellaneous Circa 1941--1941

Record ID: 71446417

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline and notes, undated, 7 pages
folder 542

Sins of the World 1924--1941

Record ID: 71446900

Scope and Content Note

handwritten outline and notes, December 10, 1924, through August 11, 1941, 7 pages
folder 543

Sodom and Gomorrah 1941--1945

Record ID: 71447042

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outlines and notes, August 5, 1941, through July 19, 1945, 6 pages
folder 544

Sonata Appassionata 1931--1933

Record ID: 71446400

Scope and Content Note

typed and handwritten outlines and notes by Howard Estabrook and others for prospective film based on life of Beethoven, March 28, 1931, through September 27, 1933, and undated, 10 pages
folder 545

Speed and Daring

Record ID: 71331885

Scope and Content Note

handwritten outline for Western, undated, 3 pages
folder 546

Start Something!

Record ID: 71447043

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, undated, 6 pages
folder 547

The Story of Life 1928--1928

Record ID: 71447105

Scope and Content Note

rough handwritten story outline with dialogue, September 3, 1928
folder 548

Strange Visitor 1953--1953

Record ID: 71446418

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, August 15, 1953, 4 pages
folder 549

Street of Life 1944--1944

Record ID: 71447140

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, January 7, 1944
folder 550

The Super-Man

Record ID: 71446082

Scope and Content Note

typed synopsis, undated
folder 551

Suspense Story 1947--1947

Record ID: 71447044

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, March 23, 1947, 11 pages
folder 552

Time Runs Out

Record ID: 71446505

Scope and Content Note

handwritten screenplay fragment, undated
folder 553

Titles and notes--clippings 1927--1932

Record ID: 71446408

Scope and Content Note

clippings suggesting stories or approaches, some with accompanying notes
folder 554

Titles and notes--notes 1927--1971

Record ID: 71446419

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes containing title concepts and screenplay ideas connected to them
folder 555

Titles and notes--notes

Record ID: 71446770

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes containing title concepts and related screenplay ideas
folder 556

Toward a Better World

Record ID: 71447142

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes, undated, 13 pages
folder 557

The Tower of London--correspondence 1968--1968

Record ID: 71450889

Scope and Content Note

Howard Estabrook letters to Robert Evans and Peter Bart at Paramount explaining his concept for filming this London-based story in Hollywood, with reference to production of DAVID COPPERFIELD, August 20, 1968, and August 28, 1968
folder 558

Troop Train 1950--1950

Record ID: 71447045

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, December 5, 1950, 6 pages
folder 559

Uncovered 1952--1952

Record ID: 71447046

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes, July 11, 1952, 3 pages
folder 560

Underground 1932--1932

Record ID: 71446407

Scope and Content Note

handwritten outline by Howard Estabrook, March 8, 1932
folder 561

Wake up, Sylvester!

Record ID: 71447083

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, undated, 19 pages
folder 562

Waterville, Maine

Record ID: 71446420

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story concepts, undated, 6 pages
folder 563

What the Mirror Saw 1934--1934

Record ID: 71447048

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes, December 5, 1934
folder 564

Where Were You Last Night?

Record ID: 71331903

Scope and Content Note

typed concept outline by Howard Estabrook, undated
folder 565

Who's the Girl?

Record ID: 71447049

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline by Howard Estabrook, undated, 6 pages
folder 566

Who Shall Judge?

Record ID: 71331905

Scope and Content Note

handwritten outline of theme, undated [incomplete?]
folder 567

The Women of Ladagar--miscellaneous 1941--1941

Record ID: 71331906

Scope and Content Note

rough typed story outline by Howard Estabrook per discussion with Edmund Goulding, March 6, 1941, 6 pages
folder 568

The Wonderful Lone Scholar 1933--1933

Record ID: 71446772

Scope and Content Note

clipping; handwritten story outline by Howard Estabrook, August 27, 1933
folder 569

Yours Forever

Record ID: 71447050

Scope and Content Note

handwritten story outline, undated, 4 pages
 

Story files/Story material

folder 570

Advantage Receiver

Record ID: 71331958

Scope and Content Note

treatment by William J. Tilden, undated, 54 pages; handwritten note from Howard Estabrook explaining logic behind rejection, undated
folder 571

ALIAS THE NIGHT WIND Circa 1923--1923

Record ID: 71331797

Scope and Content Note

synopsis, undated, 4 pages [outline of silent film]
folder 572

Anathema 1944--1944

Record ID: 71331959

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of story by Leonid Andreyev, January 7, 1944, 5 pages
folder 573

Angel Making Music (A Zenelo Angyal) 1933--1933

Record ID: 71331957

Scope and Content Note

synopsis and critique of film potential for 1933 novel by Ferenc Molnar, August 9, 1933, 9 pages
folder 574

The Avenger Circa 1926--1926

Record ID: 71331960

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Viva Leone Ricketts, undated, 6 pages
folder 575

Blue Pastures 1936--1936

Record ID: 71331961

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of and comment on unpublished play by Rachel Field, November 18, 1936
folder 576

The Book of Carlotta

Record ID: 71331962

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of novel by Arnold Bennett, undated, 10 pages
folder 577

Camel Boy 1951--1951

Record ID: 71446431

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Julian Lesser for film version of book by Don Swift, March 1, 1951, 10 pages
folder 578

The Cardinal

Record ID: 71331963

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of play by Louis N. Parker, undated, 11 pages [annotated and revised]
folder 579

Carroll of Carrollton 1936--1936

Record ID: 71331964

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of original story by John C. Moffitt, August 25, 1936
folder 580

Cheyenne Run

Record ID: 71331965

Scope and Content Note

story outline by Melvin Levy, undated, 12 pages
folder 581

The Chorus Lady 1921--1921

Record ID: 71331966

Scope and Content Note

synopsis by Nelle E. Walkup of play by James Forbes, August 11, 1921, 9 pages
folder 582

Dangerous Command

Record ID: 71331967

Scope and Content Note

script by Harold Shumate, undated, 120 pages
folder 583

Eight Hours Circa 1937--1937

Record ID: 71331968

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Allen Rivkin, from original by Quentin Reynolds regarding Eddy Duchin, November 29, 1937, 72 pages; letter to Howard Estabrook from Rivkin describing his work on story, undated
folder 584

The Fangs of Experience

Record ID: 71331969

Scope and Content Note

condensed synopsis, undated
folder 585

Foma, the Magnificent 1935--1935

Record ID: 71331971

Scope and Content Note

play translation by Serge Bertensson, from "Village Stepantchikovo," Moscow Art Theatre version of novel "Village Stepantchikovo and Its Inhabitants," by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, June 19, 1935, 93 pages
folder 586

For Valor

Record ID: 71331972

Scope and Content Note

synopsis by Charles Maigne, undated, 3 pages
folder 587

Fortune's Wheel Circa 1924--1924

Record ID: 71331973

Scope and Content Note

outline by Nat Harris and Patricia Parish, undated, 9 pages
folder 588

Front Door to Heaven

Record ID: 71331974

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Aben Kandei [Kandel], undated, 36 pages
folder 589

The Great Anthony

Record ID: 71331975

Scope and Content Note

play script by Russell Birdwell, undated, 120 pages
folder 590

The Great Locomotive Chase 1936--1936

Record ID: 71331976

Scope and Content Note

Columbia synopsis by Walter Hartman of book by William Pittenger, October 14, 1936, 14 pages; memo with high praise for film potential, October 15, 1936
folder 591

Hedda Gabler

Record ID: 71331977

Scope and Content Note

act-by-act synopsis of play by Henrik Ibsen, undated, 4 pages
folder 592

HIGH VOLTAGE Circa 1929--1929

Record ID: 71331978

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of film, undated
folder 593

Hurdy-Gurdy 1936--1936

Record ID: 71331979

Scope and Content Note

synopsis by Allida Allen of original screenplay by Rose Franken and William Brown Meloney, July 7, 1936
folder 594

The Immortal Sinner 1938--1938

Record ID: 71331980

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of, and commentary on, original story by Gretchen and John Duval, December 5, 1938
folder 595

The Imperative 1927--1927

Record ID: 71331981

Scope and Content Note

outline by Lowell S. Hawley, March 28, 1927, 10 pages
folder 596

Joseph Pulitzer 1930--1930

Record ID: 71331982

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of 1924 book "Joseph Pulitzer: His Life and Letters" by Don C. Seitz, November 20, 1930, 4 pages
folder 597

Kenny

Record ID: 71331983

Scope and Content Note

novella by Louis Bromfield, undated, 77 pages
folder 598

The King of Today

Record ID: 71331984

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of story by Eric Mayne, undated
folder 599

Lead, My America--script

Record ID: 71331985

Scope and Content Note

book manuscript regarding conservation by Dr. Harold M. Dudley, undated, 217 pages
folder 600

Lead, My America--miscellaneous 1951--1960

Record ID: 71449117

Scope and Content Note

correspondence between Howard Estabrook and Dr. Harold M. Dudley, also including Dr. Walter Judd at Religious Heritage of America, Inc., October 15, 1959, through April 29, 1960; literature regarding Washington Pilgrimage, 1951-1960, including page from "The Congressional Record," September 24, 1951
folder 601

Let the Eagle Scream!

Record ID: 71331986

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Rowland Brown and Frank Fenton, undated, 51 pages
folder 602

The Life of Gandhi

Record ID: 71331987

Scope and Content Note

treatment/screenplay, undated, 173 pages [annotated]
folder 603

Liszt--script 1936--1936

Record ID: 71459140

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Durward Grinstead and Marguerite Lamar, October 27, 1936, 40 pages
folder 604

Liszt--research 1913--1936

Record ID: 71447086

Scope and Content Note

typed and published non-fiction reports on Franz Liszt, including list of dramatic highlights of his life and account of involvement with Lola Montès, November 24, 1913, through November, 1936, 80 pages
folder 605

The Locked Door 1910--1910

Record ID: 71332009

Scope and Content Note

typed manuscript of play by Channing Pollock, June 14, 1910, 113 pages
folder 606

The Magnificent Dolly 1938--1938

Record ID: 71331989

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of and commentary on original screen story regarding Dolly Madison by Mitzi Cummings, December 5, 1938
folder 607

The Makropoulos Secret 1936--1936

Record ID: 71331990

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of 1926 play by Karel Capek, November 5, 1936
folder 608

The Man Behind the Mask

Record ID: 71446936

Scope and Content Note

handwritten synopsis of story by Shelton Benedict, undated, 6 pages
folder 609

Manslaughter

Record ID: 71331991

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of novel by Alice Duer Miller, undated, 27 pages
folder 610

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer synopses 1938--1939

Record ID: 71332034

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of THE SIN FLOOD, completed 1922 Goldwyn Pictures silent film (based on play by Henning Berger), undated; synopses and commentary by Blythe Parsons on play (revue) "Knickerbocker Holiday" by Maxwell Anderson (music by Kurt Weill), September 6, 1938, 13 pages; synopses and commentary by Leroy Linick on "Duty's Faithful Child" (story of Louisa May Alcott), by Wanda Tuchock, November 13, 1939, 13 pages; synopses and commentary by Marjorie Thorson on "Music Hall" by Fannie Hurst, November 28, 1939, 15 pages
folder 611

The Moonstone 1926--1926

Record ID: 71331993

Scope and Content Note

synopsis by Nelle E. Walkup of novel by Wilkie Collins, July 23, 1926, 11 pages
folder 612

Morgan the Magnificent 1930--1930

Record ID: 71331994

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of life of J. Pierpont Morgan by John K. Winkler, December 3, 1930
folder 613

Naked Truth Circa 1920--1929

Record ID: 71331995

Scope and Content Note

summary of life by Clare Sheridan, undated, 4 pages
folder 614

A One-Man Dog--script 1925--1926

Record ID: 71331996

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Happy deRosselli, 1925, 27 pages
folder 615

A One-Man Dog--clippings Circa 1925--1925

Record ID: 71449175

Scope and Content Note

article on statue erected to "The War Dog" of World War I, undated
folder 616

Other Women's Children

Record ID: 71331997

Scope and Content Note

play script by Kay Van Riper, undated, 132 pages
folder 617

Out of the Night 1938--1938

Record ID: 71331998

Scope and Content Note

synopsis by John Boyce-Smith of novel by Rida Johnson Young, undated, 10 pages; letter from Boyce-Smith to Howard Estabrook at Goldwyn regarding other story concepts, October 6, 1938
folder 618

The Outcasts of Poker Flat

Record ID: 71331999

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of story by Bret Harte, undated, 3 pages
folder 619

Over There--script 1938--1938

Record ID: 71332000

Scope and Content Note

story outline for film on Gen. John J. Pershing by Geza Herczeg and Julius Klein, 1938, 8 pages
folder 620

Over There--research

Record ID: 71331988

Scope and Content Note

manuscript of Gen. John J. Pershing's memoirs, undated, 448 pages
folder 621

Paramount synopses 1929--1938

Record ID: 71332035

Scope and Content Note

synopses and commentary by Nancy Yost on novel "Magnificent Obsession" by Lloyd Douglas, October 28, 1929, 10 pages; synopses by Lenore Cotten and Dorothy Richardson of two non-fiction books on Kit Carson by Stanley Vestal and Evelyn Wells, January 9, 1936, and November 26, 1937, 14 pages and 16 pages; synopses by Marion Valentine of play "Milestones" by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblock, August 6, 1937, 11 pages; synopses by Marion Valentine of play "Babes in Toyland" by Victor Herbert and Glen MacDonough, undated, 20 pages
folder 622

Phantom Wolf 1938--1938

Record ID: 71332001

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Maurice O'Farrell, undated, 33 pages; synopsis and critique, December 5, 1938
folder 623

Poet's Pub 1937--1938

Record ID: 71450075

Scope and Content Note

screenplay by Marion Dix (from novel by Eric Linklater), undated, 71 pages; letter to Howard Estabrook from Marion Dix describing her work on story and her belief in its potential, January 8, 1938; synopses and commentary by Dorothy Mox, April 7, 1938, 13 pages
folder 624

The Prisoner of Zenda

Record ID: 71332002

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of novel by Anthony Hope, undated
folder 625

The Private Life of George the Fourth 1937--1937

Record ID: 71332003

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Geza Herczeg and Dr. T. F. MacLaughlin, October 1937, 28 pages
folder 626

RKO synopses and memos 1930--1944

Record ID: 71450099

Scope and Content Note

one-paragraph synopses for 77 properties, including "Bring 'em Back Alive" by Frank Buck, "Sister Carrie" by Theodore Dreiser, "Silas Marner" by George Eliot, "The Vessel of Wrath" by Somerset Maugham, and "Yu' an Hee See Laughs" by Sax Rohmer, December 5, 1930, through March 30, 1931; synopses and commentary on film potential of Noël Coward stories "Concerto," December 31, 1930, and "Cavalcade," October 15, 1931; information regarding Robert Browning and rights to his play "In a Balcony," March 12, 1931
folder 627

Rossini in Naples Circa 1936--1940

Record ID: 71332004

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of, and comment on, comic opera by Hans Adler, undated
folder 628

School for Eternity--miscellaneous 1944--1944

Record ID: 71332005

Scope and Content Note

treatment for his novel by Harry Hervey, undated, 39 pages
folder 629

The School for Scandal 1928--1928

Record ID: 71332006

Scope and Content Note

synopsis by "Persoff" of play by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, December 14, 1928, 8 pages
folder 630

Serenade in Salzburg

Record ID: 71332007

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Alfred Schiller and Richard Litton, undated, 40 pages
folder 631

Settlement House 1937--1937

Record ID: 71332008

Scope and Content Note

story outline by Louis Weitzenkorn (based on Jane Addams' Hull House settlement in Chicago), October 15, 1937
folder 632

The Silent Witness 1925--1925

Record ID: 71332010

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Frederic Chapin and Jack Harvey, June 9, 1925, 14 pages
folder 633

The Sin Sister

Record ID: 71332011

Scope and Content Note

story outline, undated
folder 634

Soldier of Fortune

Record ID: 71332012

Scope and Content Note

treatment by John E. Gibson, undated, 25 pages
folder 635

Spawn of the Devil: A Dog Story

Record ID: 71332013

Scope and Content Note

synopsis by W. H. Clifford, undated, 26 pages
folder 636

The Splendid Traitor 1938--1938

Record ID: 71332014

Scope and Content Note

synopsis and critique of story by Marguerite Harrison, December 5, 1938
folder 637

The Star of Navarre 1938--1938

Record ID: 71332015

Scope and Content Note

synopsis and critique of play by Victor Victor, December 7, 1938
folder 638

Stephen Foster Story 1931--1931

Record ID: 71332016

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Polan Banks, November 12, 1931, 13 pages
folder 639

The Storm

Record ID: 71332017

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of play by Langdon McCormick, undated
folder 640

The Straight Path

Record ID: 71332018

Scope and Content Note

play script by Louis Stevens, undated, 108 pages
folder 641

Surrender 1931--1931

Record ID: 71332019

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Polan Banks, November 12, 1931, 11 pages
folder 642

Three Men and a Ghost

Record ID: 71332020

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of story by Jonathan Finn and Bradley King, undated, 5 pages
folder 643

Transatlantic Union

Record ID: 71332021

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Heinz Herald and Geza Herczeg (based on true story of Cyrus W. Field), undated, 32 pages
folder 644

Trumpet Shall Sound 1926--1931

Record ID: 71332022

Scope and Content Note

play by Thornton Wilder, undated, 35 pages [lightly annotated and revised]; RKO memo to Howard Estabrook from Richard Boleslavsky regarding film potential, July 8, 1931
folder 645

Twelve Hours Leave

Record ID: 71332023

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Martin Berkeley and Fritz Rotter, undated, 37 pages
folder 646

Two Shall Be Born 1928--1928

Record ID: 71332024

Scope and Content Note

summary and detailed synopsis by Florence Long of book by Marie Conway Oemler, December 29, 1928, 13 pages
folder 647

UNCLE CHARLIE 1956--1957

Record ID: 71447203

Scope and Content Note

fourth draft script by "C. F. R.," December 26, 1956, with revisions to February 14, 1957, 131 pages
folder 648

Untitled--script

Record ID: 71331900

Scope and Content Note

treatment, undated, 47 pages
folder 649

Vein of Iron

Record ID: 71332025

Scope and Content Note

summary of, and commentary on, book by Ellen Glasgow, undated, 8 pages
folder 650

Victim and Victor 1939--1939

Record ID: 71332026

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of, and commentary on, story by John Rathbone Oliver, January 27, 1939
folder 651

We Leave Memory 1936--1936

Record ID: 71332027

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of, and commentary on, original story by Milton Merlin and Guy Endore, November 10, 1936
folder 652

What Price Money! 1938--1938

Record ID: 71332028

Scope and Content Note

synopsis and criticism of original story by Gretchen and Juan Duval, December 5, 1938
folder 653

White Death Circa 1930--1940

Record ID: 71332030

Scope and Content Note

story by Boris Lavrenyoff (translated from Russian by Serge Bertensson), undated, 72 pages
folder 654

The Wizard of Menlo Park 1936--1936

Record ID: 71332031

Scope and Content Note

prose treatment by H. Alan Dunn, January 18, 1936, 86 pages
folder 655

Wolfville stories

Record ID: 71331970

Scope and Content Note

synopses of stories in "Wolfville," "Wolfville Folks," and "Faro Nell and Her Friends" by Alfred Henry Lewis, undated, 26 pages
folder 656

The Wreck of the Hesperus

Record ID: 71332032

Scope and Content Note

treatment by Ralph Freed and Betty Campbell Flammer, undated, 28 pages
folder 657

Youthful Folly

Record ID: 71332033

Scope and Content Note

silent film screenplay by Frances Marion, undated, 67 pages
folder 658

Zaza 1932--1932

Record ID: 71450076

Scope and Content Note

play script (English-language adaptation; original French version by Pierre Berton and Charles Simon), typed December 3, 1932, 159 pages
 

Subject files/General

folder 659

A miscellaneous 1931--1976

Record ID: 71450312

Scope and Content Note

letters from and regarding George K. Arthur and his International Group Players at Hollywood Playhouse, October 18, 1933, through November 20, 1933
folder 660

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 1933--1944

Record ID: 71450560

Scope and Content Note

letters of appreciation and congratulation to Howard Estabrook for his work on Academy board of directors and Academy Awards ceremony, from Frank Lloyd, Walter Wanger, and others, December 13, 1939, through March 7, 1944
folder 661

Address books 1942--1942

Record ID: 71332060

Scope and Content Note

listings and notations for studio and industry personnel, including Beulah Bondi and Lee Garmes
folder 662

Address lists

Record ID: 71452397

Scope and Content Note

list of contacts for Estabrook to notify of his change of address, undated
folder 663

Articles--Authorship

Record ID: 71331952

Scope and Content Note

working text and research notes on writers and their protections and remunerations, undated, 26 pages
folder 664

Articles--"Defending Hollywood's War Record" 1944--1944

Record ID: 71461716

Scope and Content Note

copy of published article by Howard Estabrook, regarding quality wartime films and work of Hollywood Writers' Mobilization, "The New York Times," October 22, 1944
folder 665

Articles--The First Hundred Years of the Movies

Record ID: 71448499

Scope and Content Note

article draft by Howard Estabrook, undated, 36 pages [heavily annotated and revised]
folder 666

Articles--"Freedom of Repression" 1945--1945

Record ID: 71452716

Scope and Content Note

published article by Howard Estabrook, reprinted from "The Hollywood Reporter," November 5, 1945
folder 667

Articles--Galloping Rocking Horses Circa 1941--1941

Record ID: 71448497

Scope and Content Note

"Galloping Rocking Horses: A Christmas Introspection," typed manuscript of final version by Howard Estabrook, undated, 5 pages
folder 668

Articles--Garmes, Lee

Record ID: 71446510

Scope and Content Note

typed notes for article on Lee Garmes and organic farming, undated, 3 pages [clean and annotated copies of each page]
folder 669

Articles--Hollywood Colonialism

Record ID: 71448500

Scope and Content Note

preliminary draft, undated, 5 pages [lightly annotated and revised]
folder 670

Articles--Intellectual Standard of Living in Hollywood

Record ID: 71447153

Scope and Content Note

note for article, undated
folder 671

Articles--More Money Is Always in Style 1967--1967

Record ID: 71448498

Scope and Content Note

"More Money Is Always in Style (What? No Income Tax?!!!)" manuscript by Howard Estabrook, 1967, 13 pages
folder 672

Articles--motion pictures 1931--1935

Record ID: 71448501

Scope and Content Note

miscellaneous typed and handwritten text, column copy, and notes on Hollywood, January 17, 1931, through December 22, 1933, and undated; note of appreciation to Howard Estabrook for his article on publicists from publicist at RKO, March 3, 1931; "Los Angeles Times" clipping on forthcoming Hollywood productions, October 2, 1935
folder 673

Articles--A Person of Authority 1932--1932

Record ID: 71446424

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes, December 20, 1932
folder 674

Articles--Prove All Things

Record ID: 71447113

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes, undated, 6 pages
folder 675

Articles--Zukor, Adolph

Record ID: 71448502

Scope and Content Note

copy of manuscript, "Miracle at 99: Amazing Adolph Zukor" by Howard Estabrook, undated, 13 pages; manuscript of alternate draft, "Revolt against Being Average with Adolph Zukor and His Woman Power" by Howard Estabrook, undated, 21 pages
folder 676

B miscellaneous 1939--1976

Record ID: 71451605

Scope and Content Note

exchange of observations with Beulah Bondi, January 21, 1964, through 1976
folder 677

Benedict Bogeaus Productions Circa 1948--1960

Record ID: 71450586

Scope and Content Note

records of payments received in 1948 and 1949
folder 678

Biographical data 1954--1957

Record ID: 71450754

Scope and Content Note

miscellaneous autobiographical notations made by Howard Estabrook regarding family background, film and theater experience, corporate experience, and financial history; page of unidentified interview transcript, undated [annotated and revised]
folder 679

Biographical data--clippings 1904--1937

Record ID: 71332069

Scope and Content Note

announcements of marriage to Gretchen Dale, December 23, 1907, through December 29, 1907; article regarding Howard Estabrook as MC of USC-American Institute of Cinematography banquet, May 23, 1937
folder 680

Biographical data--credits 1916--1967

Record ID: 71451669

Scope and Content Note

resumés and lists of motion picture and other show business credits and awards [some annotated]
folder 681

Biographical data--credits

Record ID: 71461754

Scope and Content Note

family and high school information
folder 682

Biographical data--name change 1907--1907

Record ID: 71332075

Scope and Content Note

legal documents and invoice regarding change of name of Howard Estabrook Bolles to Howard Estabrook, November 19, 1907, through November 26, 1907
folder 683

Biographical data--name change (clipping) 1907--1907

Record ID: 71452541

Scope and Content Note

published notice of change of name, undated
folder 684

Biographical data--passports 1934--1934

Record ID: 71332076

Scope and Content Note

passports issued to Howard Estabrook, April 12, 1934, and October 28, 1938
folder 685

Biographical data--personal/family 1904--1964

Record ID: 71451991

Scope and Content Note

Howard Estabrook Bolles' correspondence with and notes regarding his parents, stepmother, brother, wife, and other family members, August 9, 1904, through July 7, 1949; copy of birth certificate from state of Michigan, April 6, 1934; copy of letter to "Who's Who" from Donald Gledhill at Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, regarding acquisition of names of people in film industry, May 19, 1941
folder 686

Biographical data--personal/family

Record ID: 71461825

Scope and Content Note

information regarding Howard Estabrook's genealogy, parents, private life, early life and education
folder 687

Biographical data--personal/family (clippings) 1915--1932

Record ID: 71451992

Scope and Content Note

obituaries for Howard Estabrook's father, John E. Bolles, November 1923
folder 688

Biographical data--personal/family (photographs) Circa 1885--1940

Record ID: 71452624

Scope and Content Note

one 3x3, one 3x5, and two 4x5¾ prints depicting Howard Estabrook alone; three 8x10 prints, one ½x3, one 2½x4½, one 2½x5, one 2¾x3¾, and one 3½x5¾ print depicting Estabrook with others; one 2¾x4¼, three 3½x4½, three 3¼x5½, two 4x5¾ prints, and two 3¼x5½ and three 3¾x5 negatives depicting Bolles family members, with and without Estabrook
folder 689

Biographical data--placard

Record ID: 71452404

Scope and Content Note

cardboard placard bearing Howard Estabrook's name, undated
folder 690

Biographical data--portraits

Record ID: 71452425

Scope and Content Note

charcoal and pen-and-ink renderings of Howard Estabrook by artist Henry Goode, undated
folder 691

Biographical data--publicity 1929--1958

Record ID: 71451670

Scope and Content Note

studio press releases and other prose treatments of Howard Estabrook's biography
folder 692

Biographical data--publicity Circa 1971--1971

Record ID: 71451836

Scope and Content Note

notes and draft on Howard Estabrook's screenwriting career as compiled by James Danelz for book on screenwriters, "Blueprint on Babylon," undated
folder 693

Biographical data--Trinity Church 1907--1924

Record ID: 71451993

Scope and Content Note

Trinity Parish certificate of marriage of Howard Estabrook and Gretchen Dale, New York, December 22, 1907
folder 694

Book ideas 1944--1971

Record ID: 71446511

Scope and Content Note

exchange with Bennett Cerf and his office regarding potential book projects, October 25, 1944, and October 26, 1944; handwritten notes, titles and concepts; newspaper clipping inspiring new concept, with handwritten notes, circa December 31, 1948; typed correspondence and proposal material laying out concepts, August 26, 1970, November 3, 1970, and undated
folder 695

Book ideas--The Business of Living

Record ID: 71448207

Scope and Content Note

typed and handwritten notes and text, undated
folder 696

Book ideas--Hollywood's Way to Health and Longevity (correspondence) 1970--1971

Record ID: 71331943

Scope and Content Note

correspondence including proposal material, November 6, 1970, through January 11, 1971
folder 697

Book ideas--Hollywood's Way to Health and Longevity (manuscript) Circa 1971--1971

Record ID: 71448206

Scope and Content Note

draft of Part I, undated, 62 pages
folder 698

Book ideas--Hollywood's Way to Health and Longevity (miscellaneous) 1969--1972

Record ID: 71447089

Scope and Content Note

clippings, May 15, 1969, through June 21, 1972; typed and handwritten notes, July 23, 1971, and undated
folder 699

Book ideas--Movie Magic and Mirage (correspondence) 1971--1975

Record ID: 71332062

Scope and Content Note

American Film Institute correspondence concerning Howard Estabrook's interview and book project
folder 700

Book ideas--Movie Magic and Mirage (manuscript) Circa 1971--1971

Record ID: 71332063

Scope and Content Note

draft of semi-autobiographical work by Howard Estabrook, sponsored by American Film Institute, undated, 137 pages
folder 701

Book ideas--Movie Magic and Mirage (miscellaneous) 1972--1974

Record ID: 71452221

Scope and Content Note

obsolete and revised pages and drafts, undated; notes and typed statements, some undated
folder 702

Book ideas--Movie Magic and Mirage (transcripts) 1972--1972

Record ID: 71451651

Scope and Content Note

transcript of American Film Institute discussion with Howard Estabrook, chiefly regarding MGM and DAVID COPPERFIELD, May 18, 1972, 54 pages [lightly annotated with corrections]
folder 703

Book ideas--West to the Golden Gate (correspondence) 1969--1972

Record ID: 71450890

Scope and Content Note

correspondence involving Rowland V. Lee, publishers, and others, regarding adapting screenplay to novel form
folder 704

Book ideas--West to the Golden Gate (manuscript) Circa 1969--1969

Record ID: 71331948

Scope and Content Note

typed manuscript of novel by Howard Estabrook and Rowland V. Lee, undated, pages 1 through 167
folder 705

Book ideas--West to the Golden Gate (manuscript) Circa 1969--1969

Record ID: 71448330

Scope and Content Note

typed manuscript of novel by Howard Estabrook and Rowland V. Lee, undated, pages 168 through 378
folder 706

Book ideas--West to the Golden Gate (miscellaneous) 1969--1969

Record ID: 71448331

Scope and Content Note

copyright registration, July 31, 1969; outlines (adapted from story by Howard Estabrook, screenplay by Howard Estabrook and Rowland V. Lee), undated, 37 pages and 10 pages
folder 707

Book ideas--West to the Golden Gate (research) 1954--1966

Record ID: 71448332

Scope and Content Note

folder 708

Books--clippings 1950--1951

Record ID: 71332064

Scope and Content Note

reviews and notices from book sections of "Los Angeles Times" and "The New York Times"
folder 709

Books--"The Inquisitor" 1935--1935

Record ID: 71332084

Scope and Content Note

"The Inquisitor" by Hugh Walpole (Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Doran & Co., Inc., 1935)
folder 710

Books--inventories 1939--1952

Record ID: 71451802

Scope and Content Note

copies of inscription to Howard Estabrook as "Gabriel Pascal's friend" by George Bernard Shaw on title page of collected works, 1939; handwritten and typed lists of books sold
folder 711

Books--lists 1933--1949

Record ID: 71451803

Scope and Content Note

handwritten and typed lists of books by topic, including motion pictures, theater, television, and laughter
folder 712

Books--"Will Rogers" 1941--1941

Record ID: 71452670

Scope and Content Note

"Will Rogers" by Betty Rogers (Indianapolis and New York: The Bobbs-Merrill Co., 1941)
folder 713

C miscellaneous 1924--1948

Record ID: 71450391

Scope and Content Note

folder 714

Caddo Co. Circa 1930--1930

Record ID: 71453061

Scope and Content Note

note regarding Howard Estabrook's 1929 salary as reported to IRS, undated
folder 715

California 1971--1971

Record ID: 71451607

Scope and Content Note

correspondence involving Secretary of State regarding common law registration of literary material, November 20, 1971, through November 23, 1971
folder 716

Capra, Frank 1973--1973

Record ID: 71451606

Scope and Content Note

note to Howard Estabrook from Frank Capra regarding "The Name Above the Title," January 23, 1973
folder 717

Christmas 1927--1974

Record ID: 71452432

Scope and Content Note

Christmas card lists, including draft of message sent to Beulah Bondi on Christmas card regarding "Heyday with Whistler!," 1974
folder 718

Clippings 1921--1975

Record ID: 71451994

Scope and Content Note

column regarding outdoor film screenings in Florida, January 20, 1921
folder 719

Clippings

Record ID: 71446777

Scope and Content Note

article "Great Day in '76 -- July 2," regarding Declaration of Independence, undated
folder 720

Columbia--Screen Gems 1956--1957

Record ID: 71450755

Scope and Content Note

correspondence
folder 721

D miscellaneous 1934--1976

Record ID: 71450392

Scope and Content Note

text of telegram from Howard Estabrook to Irene Dunne about potential film project, June 30, 1941; text of note from Estabrook to Philip Dunne regarding his appearance on "Cavalcade of Books" television program, November 24, 1963
folder 722

Daily Variety 1960--1962

Record ID: 71450891

Scope and Content Note

correspondence exchanged with Thomas Pryor, editor, regarding editorial choices made in periodical
folder 723

Danelz, James Marshall 1971--1972

Record ID: 71332067

Scope and Content Note

correspondence concerning book Danelz was compiling on screenwriters, 1971-1972
folder 724

Directors Guild 1944--1951

Record ID: 71450587

Scope and Content Note

correspondence regarding dues payments from Edward Sutherland as Treasurer, September 26, 1945
folder 725

Divorce and settlement 1921--1932

Record ID: 71332068

Scope and Content Note

decree of dissolution of marriage, June 6, 1921; order of dismissal reversing divorce decree, August 22, 1932
folder 726

Drawing

Record ID: 71447151

Scope and Content Note

pencil drawing of house or set, undated; negative image photocopy, undated
folder 727

E miscellaneous 1917--1917

Record ID: 71450395

Scope and Content Note

letter to Howard Estabrook from actor Herbert Evans regarding motion picture work, Dell Henderson, and THE WILD GIRL, December 1, 1917
folder 728

Edward Small Productions 1940--1942

Record ID: 71448835

Scope and Content Note

financial information
folder 729

Epstein, David 1931--1931

Record ID: 71450893

Scope and Content Note

letters from Howard Estabrook to publicity representative describing progress on THE GLORY OF ANGKOR, November 17, 1960, through January 9, 1961, THE STAR AND THE CROSS, December 26, 1960, through January 31, 1961, and other projects
folder 730

Estabrook, Gretchen Dale (Margaret) 1907--1975

Record ID: 71451995

Scope and Content Note

invoice regarding change of name of Alice Margaret Baker to Gretchen Dale, November 26, 1907 [lightly annotated with record of payment]; personal letters exchanged between Howard Estabrook and his wife, September 3, 1924, through November 27, 1934; "Chart Data," recounting of biographical events, including infidelity of Howard Estabrook, with dates and time of day, presumably for astrological purposes, undated [probably circa 1947]; copy of California certificate of death, November 19, 1975; J. F. Borden Co. certificate of placement of ashes at sea, November 23, 1975
folder 731

Estabrook, Gretchen Dale (Margaret)--Baker family 1879--1975

Record ID: 71332070

Scope and Content Note

four typed lists of family occurrences of 1879 through 1930 detailing troublesome incidents among Gretchen Baker Estabrook (G. E.), her father Melville Q. Baker (M. Q.), her mother Alice J. Baker (A. J.), her brother Robert Q. Baker (R. Q.), and his wife Margaret S. Baker (M. S.), titled "M. Q. as a kind and indulgent father," "Enmity of R. Q. to G. E.," "Influence of R. Q. - Prejudicing M. Q. against A. J. and G. E.," and "Margaret S. Baker," undated, 27 pages; drafts and letter to nephew Robert Baker regarding relinquishment of her share of father's estate, undated
folder 732

Estabrook, Gretchen Dale (Margaret)--Baker family (clippings) 1975--1975

Record ID: 71451996

Scope and Content Note

notice of filing of will of Marie Hay Baker, May 30, 1975
folder 733

Estabrook, Gretchen Dale (Margaret)--Baker family (photographs)

Record ID: 71452635

Scope and Content Note

two 8x10 and two 3x5 prints, and one 2¼x3½, one 3x3½, one 3x4, one 3¾x4½, one 4x5, and one 4x6 print depicting Gretchen's mother and other members of her family
folder 734

Estabrook, Gretchen Dale (Margaret)--clippings 1911--1911

Record ID: 71332066

Scope and Content Note

early newspaper clippings, some mounted on scrapbook pages, some incomplete, referring to romance and appearances on stage, 1911 and undated; notice of funeral of Gretchen ("Margaret Estabrook") and placement of ashes at sea, November 30, 1975
folder 735

Estabrook, Gretchen Dale (Margaret)--correspondence 1924--1973

Record ID: 71332072

Scope and Content Note

five letters from fashion retailer Henri Bendel, 1935 and undated
folder 736

Estabrook, Gretchen Dale (Margaret)--photographs Circa 1889--1910

Record ID: 71452634

Scope and Content Note

one 2x2½, two 4x6, one 4¾x7¾, one 5¼x7¼, and six 8x10 prints depicting Ms. Dale (Alice Margaret Baker, later Mrs. Howard Estabrook) as child and adult
folder 737

Estabrook, Gretchen Dale (Margaret)--photographs Circa 1911--1911

Record ID: 71451818

Scope and Content Note

lithographic plate for portrait photo
folder 738

Estabrook, Gretchen Dale (Margaret)--photographs (schools)

Record ID: 71452636

Scope and Content Note

two 8x10 prints and one smaller duplicate print depicting schools presumably attended by Gretchen
folder 739

F miscellaneous 1943--1976

Record ID: 71450588

Scope and Content Note

memo to Howard Estabrook from Sidney Franklin regarding receipt of Irving Thalberg Academy Award, March 16, 1943; Estabrook pitch note to Sam Fuller, June 6, 1961
folder 740

Family Films--correspondence 1957--1957

Record ID: 71447694

Scope and Content Note

letter to Howard Estabrook from non-theatrical religious film company regarding submitted scripts, June 19, 1957
folder 741

Family Films--research 1939--1957

Record ID: 71447202

Scope and Content Note

typed and handwritten notes; clippings, December 14, 1956, through June 23, 1957
folder 742

Filmcrest Productions 1955--1955

Record ID: 71449021

Scope and Content Note

financial information
folder 743

Financial data 1917--1969

Record ID: 71332071

Scope and Content Note

Howard Estabrook's informal and incomplete income and expense records and calculations for motion picture work, with reference to MGM, Pathé, Paramount, Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Century Pictures, Caddo Company (Howard Hughes), and other production companies; resumé pages detailing other business experience
folder 744

Financial data--tax records 1916--1936

Record ID: 71332081

Scope and Content Note

correspondence, forms, and returns for federal, New York state, and California state income tax [tax years 1915 through 1935, incomplete]
folder 745

Financial data--tax records 1937--1954

Record ID: 71462350

Scope and Content Note

correspondence, forms, and returns for federal and California state income tax [tax years 1936 through 1951, incomplete]
folder 746

Financial data--U. S. Postal Meter Corp. 1931--1932

Record ID: 71452222

Scope and Content Note

three certificates for 100 shares of stock each
folder 747

First National 1927--1930

Record ID: 71448551

Scope and Content Note

executed agreements and related correspondence, January 29, 1930, through April 25, 1930
folder 748

Fitch, Clyde 1906--1907

Record ID: 71450226

Scope and Content Note

four letters to Howard Estabrook from playwright Clyde Fitch
folder 749

Fox Film Corporation 1927--1935

Record ID: 71448552

Scope and Content Note

records regarding Howard Estabrook's employment by Fox Film Corp. and William Fox Vaudeville Co., including executed agreement with Fox Film Corp., February 14, 1935
folder 750

Free Speech Seminar 1944--1944

Record ID: 71450589

Scope and Content Note

correspondence regarding radio broadcast over The Blue Network, May 12, 1944
folder 751

Freedman, Harold 1945--1946

Record ID: 71450590

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with dramatic agent at Brandt & Brandt regarding Irene Dunne and Howard Estabrook's writings
folder 752

Frohman, Charles 1904--1908

Record ID: 71450227

Scope and Content Note

correspondence, chiefly letters from Frohman's general stage manager, William Seymour, regarding Howard Estabrook's appearance in various productions and payment of his salary
folder 753

Garmes, Lee 1972--1976

Record ID: 71451608

Scope and Content Note

Christmas cards and messages exchanged with Mr. and Mrs. Garmes, December 1972, through December 1976
folder 754

Gloria Pictures 1941--1941

Record ID: 71448836

Scope and Content Note

check stubs
folder 755

H miscellaneous 1920--1974

Record ID: 71451609

Scope and Content Note

invitation to picnic lunch from Lillian Hellman, April 19, 1938; invitation to joint New Year's Day party given with David Bradley, to include Gertrude Astor, Minta Durfee Arbuckle, Allan Dwan and others, from Charles Higham, December 22, 1974
folder 756

Hollywood Writers' Mobilization 1943--1943

Record ID: 71450591

Scope and Content Note

copies of letters by Howard Estabrook regarding Writers' Congress, October 10, 1943
folder 757

Holmes, Burton--correspondence 1959--1959

Record ID: 71450756

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with widow of prominent travel lecturer
folder 758

Holmes, Burton--photographs

Record ID: 71452638

Scope and Content Note

two 3¼x4½ prints which, from evidence of notations handwritten on envelope, were shot by Mr. Holmes in Florida [possibly depicting Howard Estabrook as actor/model]
folder 759

IN HIS STEPS--legal 1923--1923

Record ID: 71448535

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Dr. Charles M. Sheldon for motion picture rights to his books "In His Steps" and "In His Steps To-Day," April 2, 1923
folder 760

J miscellaneous 1943--1972

Record ID: 71451610

Scope and Content Note

correspondence
folder 761

Jack Denove Productions 1954--1954

Record ID: 71452717

Scope and Content Note

correspondence concerning Howard Estabrook's efforts to find work in spite of California Committee on Un-American Activities link with supposed communist "front" organization
folder 762

K miscellaneous 1935--1976

Record ID: 71450592

Scope and Content Note

correspondence
folder 763

Kramer, Stanley 1955--1966

Record ID: 71450757

Scope and Content Note

short notes to Howard Estabrook from Stanley Kramer, July 5, 1955, and March 3, 1966
folder 764

L miscellaneous 1933--1971

Record ID: 71450894

Scope and Content Note

copy of letter to Howard Estabrook from Carl Laemmle regarding Academy tribute at retirement, April 25, 1936; copy of appreciative note from Estabrook to Alfred Lunt regarding CBS television production, September 12, 1963; copy of letter from Estabrook to "Los Angeles Times" regarding assassination of President Kennedy, November 25, 1963; Christmas greetings from Mr. and Mrs. Rowland V. Lee, December 16, 1969, December 16, 1971, and undated; handwritten draft of Estabrook letter regarding Bible translation by Dr. George M. Lamsa, undated
folder 765

Lambs Club 1937--1937

Record ID: 71450313

Scope and Content Note

exchange between Howard Estabrook and William Gaxton regarding membership, dues, New York theater and Hollywood studio work, April 1937
folder 766

Lectures 1936--1949

Record ID: 71450593

Scope and Content Note

letters regarding talks by Howard Estabrook at USC, UCLA, Pasadena Playhouse, and other locations, including letter from Kenneth Macgowan at UCLA describing strong response to talk by Estabrook, July 12, 1949
folder 767

Lectures--American Association of University Women 1935--1935

Record ID: 71448504

Scope and Content Note

transcription of address given before AAUW regarding making of DAVID COPPERFIELD and BILL OF DIVORCEMENT, June 26, 1935, 12 pages
folder 768

Lectures--Don Zero Circa 1950--1950

Record ID: 71446200

Scope and Content Note

story by Howard Estabrook, undated, 66 pages; copyright registration, March 6, 1950
folder 769

Lectures--THE GLORY OF ANGKOR 1960--1960

Record ID: 71445460

Scope and Content Note

synopsis of concept for oral presentation
folder 770

Lectures--HECTOR THE CORRECTOR!

Record ID: 71447361

Scope and Content Note

premise for television series adapted to lecture, 5 pages, undated
folder 771

Lectures--HO-HANG-WO 1955--1955

Record ID: 71452437

Scope and Content Note

version of story "prepared for Oral Delivery," undated, 4 pages
folder 772

Lectures--MASKS AND FACES 1950--1950

Record ID: 71459156

Scope and Content Note

story by Howard Estabrook, January 9, 1950, 32 pages
folder 773

Lectures--motion pictures 1935--1935

Record ID: 71448505

Scope and Content Note

transcription of address by Howard Estabrook to Ebell Club, regarding adapting literary works for screen, with references to Rudyard Kipling, KIM, DAVID COPPERFIELD, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and WAY DOWN EAST (1935), October 18, 1935, 18 pages and 20 pages [three versions, one annotated and revised]; further notes on adaptations, undated
folder 774

Lectures--THE RAIDERS Circa 1952--1952

Record ID: 71452440

Scope and Content Note

version "prepared for Oral Delivery," undated, 5 pages
folder 775

Lectures--THE ROMANTIC LIFE OF CHARLES DICKENS

Record ID: 71446259

Scope and Content Note

incomplete screen treatment by Howard Estabrook, 1952, approximately 91 pages [lacks page 76]
folder 776

Lectures--Writers Congress 1943--1944

Record ID: 71448503

Scope and Content Note

text version of "The Writer in War and Peace" by Howard Estabrook (delivered at 1943 Writers Congress, October 1943), 16 pages
folder 777

Lewin, Albert--correspondence 1945--1946

Record ID: 71450594

Scope and Content Note

copy of letter from Somerset Maugham to Albert Lewin regarding THE MOON AND SIXPENCE, July 5, 1945; letter from Lewin regarding characterization in films of Charles Chaplin, January 25, 1946
folder 778

Library of Congress 1976--1976

Record ID: 71451611

Scope and Content Note

correspondence involving Daniel Boorstin, Librarian of Congress, regarding Will Rogers
folder 779

Lichtman, William 1966--1975

Record ID: 71332059

Scope and Content Note

correspondence involving author of novel "Between the Star and the Cross," regarding travel and flying ventures, current films, and prospects for their joint film project based on Lichtman's novel
folder 780

Lichtman, William--clippings 1970--1974

Record ID: 71451612

Scope and Content Note

articles by William Lichtman
folder 781

Literature

Record ID: 71447090

Scope and Content Note

miscellaneous photocopies and printed pamphlets, undated
folder 782

Lithograph

Record ID: 71452442

Scope and Content Note

note indicating this was given to Estabrook by Lionel Barrymore in 1908
folder 783

M miscellaneous Circa 1928--1975

Record ID: 71450895

Scope and Content Note

incomplete draft of letter intended for New York colleagues, circa 1928; letter from Ken Murray regarding his book "Foolin' Around," January 14, 1932
folder 784

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 1933--1969

Record ID: 71448995

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement and letters of agreement with MGM and Loew's Incorporated, February 4, 1933, through July 24, 1942; financial records and notes, August 10, 1933, through 1943; records of MGM productions in work, with production numbers, December 27, 1939, and undated; information regarding THE HUMAN COMEDY, March 12, 1943
folder 785

Mightier than the Sword 1965--1965

Record ID: 71445590

Scope and Content Note

two drafts of Howard Estabrook letter to writer John De Cuir regarding De Cuir's screenplay about life of William Shakespeare, January 25, 1965
folder 786

Milestone, Lewis 1964--1964

Record ID: 71462445

Scope and Content Note

note from Milestone regarding scripts sent to him by Howard Estabrook, May 7, 1964
folder 787

Miscellaneous 1934--1970

Record ID: 71332073

Scope and Content Note

handwritten, typed, and printed material
folder 788

Miscellaneous--correspondence 1916--1974

Record ID: 71332056

Scope and Content Note

overseas fan mail
folder 789

Miscellaneous--motion pictures Circa 1928--1928

Record ID: 71448550

Scope and Content Note

scheduling notes for Howard Estabrook writing assignments in film industry
folder 790

Miscellaneous--notes 1931--1951

Record ID: 71446778

Scope and Content Note

unrelated handwritten notes and other miscellany
folder 791

Miscellaneous--television 1951--1951

Record ID: 71331992

Scope and Content Note

television script "Mr. Mergenthwirker's Lobblies" by Nelson Bond and David Kent (based on short story by Nelson Bond), as broadcast on THE PHILCO TELEVISION PLAYHOUSE, and published in "Theatre Arts," July 1951
folder 792

Mobil Oil Corp. 1918--1922

Record ID: 71332082

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence during period in which company producing "Mobiloils" operated under name of Vacuum Oil Company, including copy of Howard Estabrook letter describing reorganization of Robertson-Cole Distributing Corp. as Film Booking Offices of America, September 27, 1922; Vacuum Oil Company promotion and in-house motivation material, including copies of "The Efficiency Record" publication depicting Estabrook and describing his appointment as assistant to general manager of automotive department, December, 1918
folder 793

Motion Picture Association of America 1939--1975

Record ID: 71446781

Scope and Content Note

sheet of forbidden words and phrases, November 5, 1939
folder 794

Motion Picture Capital Corp. 1931--1931

Record ID: 71452445

Scope and Content Note

positive and negative photocopies of legal satisfaction of judgment, December 29, 1931
folder 795

Motion Picture Country House and Hospital 1977--1977

Record ID: 71451613

Scope and Content Note

letter and document regarding disposition of Estabrook's effects, March 30, 1977, and undated
folder 796

Museum of Motion Picture History 1945--1945

Record ID: 71450597

Scope and Content Note

letter from John W. Considine with outline for proposed Museum of Motion Picture History, November 14, 1945
folder 797

National Board of Review 1935--1935

Record ID: 71450393

Scope and Content Note

folder 798

O miscellaneous 1934--1935

Record ID: 71450314

Scope and Content Note

folder 799

ON THE WATERFRONT 1954--1954

Record ID: 71452448

Scope and Content Note

synopsis and story analysis by Howard Estabrook, September 25, 1954, 21 pages
folder 800

Orsatti Agency 1939--1940

Record ID: 71450598

Scope and Content Note

business correspondence with talent agency
folder 801

P miscellaneous 1946--1946

Record ID: 71450599

Scope and Content Note

letter from Princeton Film Center regarding canceled film project, January 4, 1946
folder 802

Paramount 1928--1969

Record ID: 71450077

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement and letters of agreement with Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation and Paramount Productions, Inc., May 2, 1928, through March 4, 1938; memo from William LeBaron to Paramount writers demanding more efficiency in screenwriting process, February 23, 1937, 4 pages
folder 803

Paramount et al. consent decree 1948--1964

Record ID: 71332065

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and notes, Theatre Owners of America newsletters and other publications, relating to drive to repeal Paramount consent decree of 1948
folder 804

Pathé Exchange, Inc. 1915--1915

Record ID: 71448553

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Pathé Exchange, October 20, 1915; carbon copy of Howard Estabrook letter to Pathé detailing bad faith behavior by company and negative outcomes, December 27, 1915
folder 805

Peerless Features Producing Company 1914--1914

Record ID: 71448554

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Peerless, December 15, 1914
folder 806

Phonograph records

Record ID: 71451804

Scope and Content Note

handwritten lists of records and albums sold, undated
folder 807

Photographs--Evangeline

Record ID: 71332077

Scope and Content Note

one 2½x4 representation of Evangeline (from Longfellow's poem) by James Faed, possibly using Gretchen Estabrook as model, undated
folder 808

Photographs--friends

Record ID: 71452614

Scope and Content Note

one 8x11½ print, one 3½x3½ print, of unnamed friends of Estabrook, undated
folder 809

Photographs--house

Record ID: 71452615

Scope and Content Note

one 2¾x3¾, two 3½x4½, four 3¾x4½, and six 3¾x4¾ prints of exterior and interior views of large family house [either Howard Estabrook's family house in Detroit or Gretchen (Margaret Baker) Estabrook's family house in Ohio or New Jersey], undated
folder 810

Photographs--house (painting)

Record ID: 71452621

Scope and Content Note

two 8x10 prints, one 5½x6 print [annotated on reverse] depicting painting of Duke of Alba by Angelo Nardi, contained in family house and seen in family house photographs, undated
folder 811

Photographs--unidentified

Record ID: 71332078

Scope and Content Note

five 8x10 prints, one 2x3, one 2½x3½, one 3¾x5½, one 4½x6¾, and one 6½x9¼ print, depicting unidentified people connected to Howard Estabrook's life and career, undated
folder 812

Poems 1932--1932

Record ID: 71448507

Scope and Content Note

potential passage for poem, November 21, 1932; typed copy of "The Height of the Ridiculous" by Oliver Wendell Holmes, with "Ye Postscript" by "Ye Howard Estabrook" added, undated
folder 813

Political material 1938--1948

Record ID: 71332079

Scope and Content Note

correspondence concerning various political activities and events, involving Lamar Trotti, April 22, 1946, David O. Selznick, Charles Brackett, and Edwin Knopf, October 23, 1947, and Dore Schary, March 30, 1948
folder 814

Political material--clippings 1944--1962

Record ID: 71452710

Scope and Content Note

folder 815

Political material--Hollywood Writers Mobilization 1945--1945

Record ID: 71452711

Scope and Content Note

program for Los Angeles premiere of TOMORROW, THE WORLD!, January 30, 1945
folder 816

Political material--Hollywood Writers Mobilization (clippings) 1944--1944

Record ID: 71452712

Scope and Content Note

articles from "Daily Variety" and "The New York Times," including Bosley Crowther's response to Howard Estabrook's article "Defending Hollywood's War Record," "The New York Times," November 5, 1944
folder 817

Political material--House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) 1952--1961

Record ID: 71452713

Scope and Content Note

correspondence involving Walter Wanger, July 29, 1952, and Sol Lesser, August 13, 1952, concerning Howard Estabrook's efforts to clear his name after California Committee on Un-American Activities linked him to supposed communist "front" organization, Actors' Laboratory
folder 818

Political material--House Committee on Un-American Activities (clippings) 1940--1940

Record ID: 71452714

Scope and Content Note

articles regarding communism and HUAC hearings from "Liberty," "Daily Variety," "The Hollywood Reporter," and "Los Angeles Times"
folder 819

Political material--literature 1944--1947

Record ID: 71452715

Scope and Content Note

pamphlets and advertisements relating to organizations to which Estabrook belonged: Free World Association of Hollywood, The Hollywood Victory Committee, American Arts Committee for Palestine, and American Youth for Democracy
folder 820

Presidential Proclamation 1889--1889

Record ID: 71447053

Scope and Content Note

negative image photocopy of handwritten proclamation regarding Muscogee (or Creek) Nation of Indians, as signed by President Benjamin Harrison, March 23, 1889, 11 pages
folder 821

Publications 1935--1935

Record ID: 71446779

Scope and Content Note

photocopies and tear sheets from various books and periodicals
folder 822

R miscellaneous 1933--1964

Record ID: 71451583

Scope and Content Note

copies of letters from Howard Estabrook to Ronald Reagan regarding politics and "General Electric Theater," August 18, 1961; copy of letter from Estabrook to Martha Raye regarding his concept for television series, April 17, 1964
folder 823

Raphaelson, Samson 1944--1944

Record ID: 71450600

Scope and Content Note

letter to Howard Estabrook from Raphaelson regarding Estabrook's comments on his play "The Perfect Marriage," November 22, 1944
folder 824

Republic 1945--1946

Record ID: 71449022

Scope and Content Note

financial and legal records regarding Howard Estabrook's work at Republic Productions
folder 825

Research 1944--1972

Record ID: 71446512

Scope and Content Note

miscellaneous unrelated notes, literature, and lists of research materials on various subjects
folder 826

Research--Hall, Manly P. 1955--1955

Record ID: 71446428

Scope and Content Note

typed notes on Leonardo da Vinci by Virginia Pomeroy, April 2, 1950, 12 pages; handwritten notes on Manly P. Hall's psychology lectures, October 9, 1955, through October 16, 1955, 8 pages
folder 827

Research--LAW OF BLOOD

Record ID: 71446427

Scope and Content Note

typed report on sources for King Henry VIII era of British history, undated, 5 pages
folder 828

Research--"Man and Time"

Record ID: 71446783

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes on book by J. B. Priestley, undated
folder 829

Research--Menninger

Record ID: 71446513

Scope and Content Note

notes and clippings on psychiatrists Dr. Karl Menninger and Dr. William C. Menninger, undated
folder 830

Research--music 1936--1936

Record ID: 71447091

Scope and Content Note

tear sheets regarding Leopold Stokowski, Ignace Paderewski, November, 1936; notes on Richard Wagner and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, undated
folder 831

Research--Nardi, Angelo

Record ID: 71452458

Scope and Content Note

short biography of Renaissance painter by "A. W. W."
folder 832

Research--1610

Record ID: 71446425

Scope and Content Note

"A Glance at the Period," report dealing with way of life in 1610 AD
folder 833

Research--stage

Record ID: 71447152

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes on Storm Jameson's 1920 book "Modern Drama in Europe"
folder 834

Research--television 1955--1955

Record ID: 71452460

Scope and Content Note

trade notes on writing and advertising in this medium, based on Leo Guild's column "On the Air," in "Hollywood Reporter," April 29, 1955
folder 835

Research--television ("Alfred Hitchcock Presents") 1957--1957

Record ID: 71446514

Scope and Content Note

notes and clippings on two episodes, April 14, 1957, through April 28, 1957
folder 836

Research--television ("Man Without a Gun") Circa 1957--1957

Record ID: 71452501

Scope and Content Note

series bible for prospective writers, undated, 4 pages
folder 837

Research--television (Warner Bros.) Circa 1957--1957

Record ID: 71452505

Scope and Content Note

samples of "Series Presentations" (concept statements) for Warner series' "Colt .45" and "Sugarfoot," undated, 3 pages
folder 838

RKO Radio Pictures 1930--1952

Record ID: 71450318

Scope and Content Note

executed and unexecuted copies of agreements with RKO Studios, August 7, 1930, through August 9, 1944; letter by Howard Estabrook regarding history and business practices of studio, claiming, "I have always held a special place in my heart for RKO," October 11, 1952
folder 839

Robert Sherwood Productions 1941--1941

Record ID: 71448837

Scope and Content Note

income records for 1940
folder 840

Rowland V. Lee Productions, Inc. 1958--1958

Record ID: 71451671

Scope and Content Note

income records for 1958
folder 841

S miscellaneous 1916--1975

Record ID: 71451584

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and notes, including exchange with George Sidney regarding production of Biblical epics, notably unproduced version of story of Joseph, August 16, 1960, through March 29, 1961
folder 842

Samuel Goldwyn, Ltd. 1938--1938

Record ID: 71448838

Scope and Content Note

copies of executed agreements with Samuel Goldwyn, Ltd., March 11, 1938, through October 5, 1938; notes on specific assignments, salary, and difficulties of working with Goldwyn, undated
folder 843

Selznick, David O.--notes 1932--1932

Record ID: 71446506

Scope and Content Note

memo from Howard Estabrook regarding William Wellman's work with Edna May Oliver, June 8, 1932
folder 844

Sheet music 1902--1941

Record ID: 71332074

Scope and Content Note

"Morgenstimmung" (Morning Mood) by Edvard Grieg, 1902
folder 845

Spitz and Rosendorf suit 1934--1934

Record ID: 71450394

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and legal documents regarding threatened lawsuit, May 4, 1934, through June 14, 1934
folder 846

Stage--drawing

Record ID: 71446917

Scope and Content Note

rough sketch of stage floor plan including sunken footlights and orchestra platform, undated
folder 847

Stage--"Mary Goes First"

Record ID: 71446429

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes on dialogue and character in play by Henry Arthur Jones
folder 848

Stage--"Six Characters in Search of an Author"

Record ID: 71452511

Scope and Content Note

incomplete typed transcript, with commentary and Pirandello biography, undated, 6 pages [lightly annotated]
folder 849

Stage--"Volpone" 1933--1933

Record ID: 71446430

Scope and Content Note

program for Pasadena Playhouse production of Stefan Zweig's adaptation of Ben Jonson's classic play, June, 1933; handwritten notes in reaction to play
folder 850

STELLA DALLAS Circa 1926--1926

Record ID: 71452513

Scope and Content Note

handwritten notes on story and treatment, undated
folder 851

Swanson, H. N. 1957--1963

Record ID: 71451585

Scope and Content Note

brief correspondence regarding business of selling scripts and stories to producers
folder 852

T miscellaneous 1970--1976

Record ID: 71451614

Scope and Content Note

correspondence, chiefly regarding Howard Estabrook's acting in silent films and death of his wife Gretchen
folder 853

Tec-Art Corp. 1928--1932

Record ID: 71444512

Scope and Content Note

certificates for shares of stock in Tec-Art Corp., October 15, 1928; correspondence with Tec-Art Studios and Inspiration Pictures regarding transacted and unfinished business
folder 854

Television 1955--1956

Record ID: 71449023

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Ivan Green Agency regarding writing for television, May 6, 1955
folder 855

Twentieth Century-Fox 1935--1937

Record ID: 71448839

Scope and Content Note

correspondence and questionnaire regarding Howard Estabrook's employment and earnings at studio and at MGM
folder 856

Twentieth Century Pictures 1933--1934

Record ID: 71448642

Scope and Content Note

executed copy of agreement with Twentieth Century Pictures, October 4, 1933
folder 857

U. S. Dept. of Justice 1953--1953

Record ID: 71450758

Scope and Content Note

letter to Howard Estabrook from Thomas Grover, parole executive at Dept. of Justice, responding to Estabrook's letter to President Eisenhower [not included] regarding parole system
folder 858

U. S. War Dept. 1944--1944

Record ID: 71450602

Scope and Content Note

letter to Howard Estabrook from major in Bureau of Public Relations regarding general's recent visit to Los Angeles in connection with THE NEGRO SOLDIER
folder 859

University of Southern California 1950--1959

Record ID: 71450759

Scope and Content Note

letter to Howard Estabrook from USC professor Dr. Rufus von KleinSmid regarding recent visit to set of THE BIG FISHERMAN, April 14, 1959
folder 860

University of Southern California--American Institute of Cinematography 1934--1939

Record ID: 71450315

Scope and Content Note

letter to Howard Estabrook from Darryl F. Zanuck regarding testimonial dinner for Adolph Zukor, November 2, 1936; copies of Howard Estabrook letters to Gabriel Pascal, Norma Shearer, John Considine, and Sam Wood, notifying them of their upcoming AIC awards for achievement, particularly for PYGMALION, MARIE ANTOINETTE, BOYS TOWN, and GOODBYE MR. CHIPS, May 18, 1939
folder 861

University of Southern California--American Institute of Cinematography (clippings) 1937--1937

Record ID: 71462726

Scope and Content Note

printed photo of Howard Estabrook and Boris Morros at AIC event, May 24, 1937
folder 862

W miscellaneous 1933--1956

Record ID: 71450601

Scope and Content Note

correspondence regarding prospects for film stories and acting assignments
folder 863

Walt Disney Productions--clippings 1968--1968

Record ID: 71463185

Scope and Content Note

article "A New Troika Heads Destiny of Disney Empire," from "Los Angeles Times," 1968
folder 864

Walt Disney Productions--correspondence 1960--1969

Record ID: 71450892

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with William B. Dover and Card Walker regarding Howard Estabrook's viability as Disney writer and "upbeat" vs. "downbeat" story material
folder 865

Warner Bros. 1941--1942

Record ID: 71451672

Scope and Content Note

executed agreement with Warner Bros., November 3, 1941
folder 866

Wills 1914--1973

Record ID: 71332083

Scope and Content Note

executed and unexecuted copies of wills of Howard Estabrook and Gretchen Dale Estabrook, June 4, 1914, through September 6, 1973
folder 867

World War I 1918--1918

Record ID: 71450396

Scope and Content Note

Howard Estabrook's draft card
folder 868

Writers Guild Circa 1933--1975

Record ID: 71451615

Scope and Content Note

letter to Howard Estabrook from Oliver Garrett regarding formation of Screen Writers Guild, April 12, 1933; typed material by Estabrook regarding Guild policy and procedures, 1946, 15 pages
folder 869

Young, Collier 1962--1962

Record ID: 71451587

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with Young regarding potential television series taking place in White House
folder 870

Ziegler-Ross Agency 1969--1969

Record ID: 71451588

Scope and Content Note

correspondence with agents regarding possible representation
 

Subject files/Diaries

folder 871

Diaries 1927--1930

Record ID: 71332036

Scope and Content Note

three volumes, including telephone records for 1929 and 1930; portion of financial records for PLAY SAFE [or records of income earnings; in "Cash" section of 1927-1929 diary]
folder 872

Diaries 1931--1931

Record ID: 71332038

Scope and Content Note

one volume
folder 873

Diaries 1933--1935

Record ID: 71332039

Scope and Content Note

two bound volumes, with telephone records, 1933; diary, 1935; 20 loose pages, with diary entries and other notes, January 1933 through February 1934
folder 874

Diaries 1936--1937

Record ID: 71332040

Scope and Content Note

five volumes
folder 875

Diaries 1938--1938

Record ID: 71332041

Scope and Content Note

two volumes
folder 876

Diaries 1939--1939

Record ID: 71332042

Scope and Content Note

three volumes
folder 877

Diaries 1940--1941

Record ID: 71332043

Scope and Content Note

two volumes
folder 878

Diaries 1942--1944

Record ID: 71332044

Scope and Content Note

three bound volumes; 19 loose pages
folder 879

Diaries 1945--1948

Record ID: 71332045

Scope and Content Note

five bound volumes; four loose pages
folder 880

Diaries 1949--1949

Record ID: 71332046

Scope and Content Note

three bound volumes; four loose pages
folder 881

Diaries 1950--1951

Record ID: 71332047

Scope and Content Note

two bound volumes; six loose pages
folder 882

Diaries 1952--1953

Record ID: 71332048

Scope and Content Note

two bound volumes; three loose pages
folder 883

Diaries 1954--1955

Record ID: 71332049

Scope and Content Note

two bound volumes; two loose pages
folder 884

Diaries 1956--1957

Record ID: 71332050

Scope and Content Note

two bound volumes; four loose pages
folder 885

Diaries 1958--1961

Record ID: 71332051

Scope and Content Note

three bound volumes; 18 loose pages; clippings, 1961
folder 886

Diaries 1962--1963

Record ID: 71332052

Scope and Content Note

three bound volumes; one loose page
folder 887

Diaries 1964--1966

Record ID: 71332053

Scope and Content Note

three volumes
folder 888

Diaries 1967--1969

Record ID: 71332054

Scope and Content Note

two bound volumes, 1967 and 1969; six loose pages, including pages from annotated 1968 wall calendar, February through May only
folder 889

Diaries 1971--1973

Record ID: 71332055

Scope and Content Note

one bound volume for 1971; 13 loose pages, ranging from January 14, 1973, through January 25, 1973