Burt Lancaster script books, 1946-1990

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Summary

Creators:
Lancaster, Burt, 1913-1994
Abstract:
This collection consists of the scripts of American actor and producer Burt Lancaster (1913-1994). These scripts are bound in book form with film stills for over 70 of the films that Lanaster appeared in.
Extent:
7.875 Linear Feet 7 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Burt Lancaster script books, Collection no. 2350, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the scripts of American actor and producer Burt Lancaster (1913-1994). These scripts are bound in book form with film stills for over 70 of the films that Lancaster appeared in. His film appearances include "The Crimson Pirate" (1952), "From Here to Eternity" (1953), "Elmer Gantry" (1960) and "Atlantic City" (1980).

Biographical / historical:

Burton Lancaster (1913-1994) was an American actor and producer. His first film was "The Killers" (1946), and he continued acting into his 70s until 1990. Lancaster, along with Harold Hecht and James Hill, started the production company Hecht-Hill-Lancaster, making the most of their films in the 1950s. Lancaster won an Oscar for Best Actor in 1961 for "Elmer Gantry."

Acquisition information:
Gift of Suzi Lancaster, December 11, 1994.
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This collection is unprocessed.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Burt Lancaster script books, Collection no. 2350, 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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