William C. DeMille papers, circa 1896-1953

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Summary

Creators:
De Mille, William C. (William Churchill)
Abstract:
Collection consists of scripts and essays written by director, writer, producer William C. DeMille (1878-1955) and his wife writer Clara Beranger (1886-1956). Also includes clippings, playbills, correspondence, and miscellaneous production materials covering the years 1896-1953.
Extent:
27.375 Linear Feet 30 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], William C. DeMille papers, Collection no. 2008, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists primarily of scripts and essays written by director, writer, producer William C. DeMille (1878-1955) and his wife, writer Clara Beranger (1886-1956). Also includes clippings, playbills, correspondence, and miscellaneous production materials covering the years 1896-1953. Includes approximately 60 screenplays; 17 play scripts (1903-1940); drama and cinema articles written by Demille between 1909-1940; clippings, playbills, correspondence, and miscellaneous production materials; approximately 34 albums containing photographs of silent films produced or directed by DeMille. Among the screenplays are The Explorer (1915), Common Ground (1916), Craig's Wife (1928), Mad Love (1935), Smilin' Through (1941), Unconquered (1947), and The Greatest Show on Earth (1952).

Biographical / historical:

William C. DeMille (1878-1955) was an American film director and producer. He began his career writing plays and began working in film during the silent film era. He focused his film career on adapting stage plays to silent films. He was the elder brother to Cecil B. DeMille.

Acquisition information:
Gift, July 28, 1969.
Processing information:

Collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is currently unavailable for access because of its size and current level of processing. Contact the Cinematic Arts Library at ctlibarc@usc.edu for details.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], William C. DeMille papers, Collection no. 2008, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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