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Stirling Silliphant papers, 1957-1985
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Description
Collection consists of film and television scripts by Silliphant. Also includes correspondence, clippings, and production
notes.
Background
Silliphant was born on Jan. 16, 1918 in Detroit, MI; graduated magna cum laude from Univ. of So. Calif., 1938; worked in advertising
and promotion for Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox until 1952; produced a few films in the 1950s before becoming a screenwriter
for both feature films and television; his successful television series include
Naked city and Route 66; films include
The Joe Louis story (1953),
In the heat of the night (1967),
Charly (1968),
Marlowe (1969),
The Poseidon adventure (1972),
The towering inferno (1974); won an Academy Award for
In the heat of the night in 1967; was a prolific novelist who published more than 50 books; moved to Thailand in late 1980s, where he was active in
developing the region's film industry; died in Bangkok on Apr. 26, 1996.
Extent
61.0 linear ft.
(120 boxes and 1 oversize box.)
Restrictions
Copyright of portions of this collection has been assigned to the UCLA Library Special Collections. All requests for permission
to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the UCLA Library Special Collections.
Availability
Open for research. STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact UCLA Library
Special Collections for paging information.