Collection of Scripts and Production Material for the Television Series NBC Matinee Theater, 1955-1958

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Summary

Abstract:
Matinee theater (October 1955-June 1958) was hosted by John Conte. The series featured some 7,000 actors in approximately 650 productions and was produced by Albert McCleery. The collection consists of scripts and production material for numerous episodes of the series NBC Matinee Theater.
Extent:
20 boxes (10 linear ft.)
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of scripts and production material for the series NBC Matinee Theater. Includes numerous episodes including “Arms and the man,” “Arrowsmith,” “The Aspern papers,” “The Cask of Amontillado,” “Dark victory,” “Emma,” “The Europeans,” “The Gioconda smile,” “The House of seven gables,” “The Inspector general,” “The Master builder,” “Much ado about nothing,” “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” and “Washington Square.”

Biographical / historical:

Matinee theater (October 1955-June 1958) was hosted by John Conte; the series featured some 7,000 actors in approximately 650 productions and was produced by Albert McCleery.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Helen Taini. Gift of Darrell Ross.
Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  • Episode scripts arranged alphabetically (Boxes 1-10).
  • Episode production information arranged alphabetically (Boxes 11-18).
  • Cast credits and casts (Boxes 19-20).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
AskLSC@library.ucla.edu
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