Elmer Clifton Collection, ca. 1910s-1920s, 1915-1925

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Summary

Creators:
Clifton, Elmer, 1890-1949
Abstract:
Extent:
5.38 linear foot (Boxes: 2 letter, 1/2 letter, 2 flat, 1 ov)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Elmer Clifton Collection, ca. 1910s-1920s. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

Primarily albums, postcards and negatives. Albums contain movie stills relating to the career of silent screen star and director Elmer Clifton, including photos for the 1922 film "Down to the Sea by the Ships." Also 16-page typescript of Clifton's reminiscences on D.W. Griffith. Location shots taken in India, Southeast Asia, New Zealand and other locales). Some photos picture Clifton's cameraman, Alexander Penrod. See also P-26 Motion Picture Collection

Biographical / historical:

Clifton appeared in D.W. Griffith's "Birth of a Nation" and" Intolerance."

Access and use

Restrictions:

Research is by appointment only

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder

Preferred citation:

Elmer Clifton Collection, ca. 1910s-1920s. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
Contact:
(213) 763-3359
seavercenter@nhm.org
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