Finding Aid for the Harry Horner papers, 1938-1957
Yasmin Damshenas in the Center for Primary Research and Training (CFPRT), with assistance from Megan Hahn Fraser, July 2011;
machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé.
UCLA Library Special Collections
Room A1713, Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575
Email: spec-coll@library.ucla.edu
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Harry Horner papers
Date (inclusive): 1938-1957
Collection number: 462
Creator:
Harry Horner (1910-1994)
Extent:
1 oversize box
2 oversize folders
Abstract: Harry Horner was a Hollywood art director and production designer who worked on such films as
The Heiress (1949),
The Hustler (1961) and
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969). His collection consists of set designs and includes blueprints, drawings, boards, fabric and color samples. Includes
designs for
The Late Christopher Bean,
Midsummer Night's Dream,
The Duelists,
Tobias and the Angel,
Billy Budd,
Ziegfeld Follies,
Annabelle Broome,
Dona Elena,
Pride and Prejudice,
Gloriana,
Hazel Flagg,
Star and Garter,
Christopher Blake.
Language: Finding aid is written in
English.
Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575
Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact UCLA Library Special Collections
for paging information.
Administrative Information
Restrictions on Access
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Special Collections for paging information.
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Processing Note
Yasmin Damshenas in the Center for Primary Research and Training (CFPRT), with assistance from Megan Hahn Fraser, July 2011.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Harry Horner papers (Collection 462). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research
Library, UCLA.
UCLA Catalog Record ID
Biography
Horner was born on July 24, 1912 in Holic, Czechoslovakia. He graduated from the University of Vienna (1934) and studied acting
and directing at Max Reinhardt's Theatrical Seminary, Vienna (1933-35). Horner made his theatrical debut playing the role
of the "Fascist" and serving as scenic designer for productions at the Political Cabaret in Vienna (1932). He served as assistant
to Arturo Toscanini for the production of
The Magic Flute (Salzburg Festival, 1937) and designed sets for the Metropolitan Opera of New York and the San Francisco Opera, as well as
theatrical productions of Victoria Regina, Iron Men, and Star and Garter. Horner won Academy awards for his art direction
for the films
The Heiress (1949),
The Hustler (1961), and
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969); and received nominations for
Our Town (1940),
The Little Foxes (1941),
A Double Life (1948),
Born Yesterday (1950), and
Separate Tables (1958). He directed numerous television series, including episodes of
Gunsmoke. He was a member of the Art Directors Guild and United Scenic Artists Local 829.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of set designs with blueprints, drawings, boards, fabric and color samples of scenic designer and director
Harry Horner. Includes designs for
The Late Christopher Bean,
Midsummer Night's Dream,
The Duelists,
Tobias and the Angel,
Billy Budd,
Ziegfeld Follies,
Annabelle Broome,
Dona Elena,
Pride and Prejudice,
Gloriana,
Hazel Flagg,
Star and Garter,
Christopher Blake.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Horner, Harry --Archives.
Set designers --United States --Archival resources.
Motion picture art directors --United States.
Genres and Forms of Material
Set design drawings.
Box 1, Folder 1
Billy Budd
ca. 1953
Physical Description: Drawings
Box 1, Folder 2
Tobias and the Angel
ca. 1953
Physical Description: Drawings
Box 1, Folder 3
The Duelists
ca. 1954
Physical Description: Drawings of ground plans, elevations, and prosceniums
Box 1, Folder 4
Doḷa Elena
ca. 1955
Physical Description: Blue-line drawings
Box 1, Folder 5
Pride and Prejudice
undated (possibly from 1959 television adaption)
Physical Description: Fabric swatches, color schemes and drawings
Box 1, Folder 6
Midsummer Night's Dream
ca. 1951-1952
Physical Description: Notes and pencil drawings of details, construction, floor and ground plans and elevations
Box 1, Folder 7
The Late Christopher Bean
ca. January 1951
Physical Description: Pencil drawings include elevations
Box 1, Folder 8
Unidentified production, detail for garden scene
undated
Physical Description: Color drawings for unidentified project
Box 1, Folder 9
Star and Garter
ca. 1942
Physical Description: Color drawings
Box 1, Folder 10
Unidentified production, design material
all undated
Physical Description: Breakdown of set materials, props, plates by Eddie Hearn, press clippings, unidentified drawings, analysis/chart of set designers,
notes;
Box 1, Folder 11
Annabelle Broome
ca. September 1, 1957
Physical Description: Pencil drawings of front elevation, forest for proscenium #3, house for Act 1, Scene 2
Box 1, Folder 12
Ziegfeld Follies
undated
Physical Description: Lighting equipment breakdown
Box 1, Folder 13
My L.A.
undated
Physical Description: Color drawing titled "curtain effect,"
Box 1, Folder 14
Hold Your Hat
undated
Physical Description: Color elevation of bedroom scene, note indicates for L. Schwab
Box 1, Folder 15
Unidentified production, traffic court scene
undated
Physical Description: Color painting on board
Box 1, Folder 16
Unidentified production, Greek inspired figures
undated
Physical Description: 1" inch scale drawing on board
Oversize Folder 2
Star and Garter
ca. 1942
Physical Description: Harem scene, painting on board
Oversize Folder 2
Unidentified production, garden scene
undated
Physical Description: Painting on board
Oversize Folder 2
Christopher Blake
ca. 1946
Physical Description: Courtroom scene, painting on board,
Oversize Folder 2
Unidentified production, ship's deck scene
undated
Physical Description: Painting on board
Oversize Folder 2
Gloriana
ca. 1938
Physical Description: Color sketch for Acts I and II, units 11, 13, 16, 16A, 17 and platforms 12, 14, 18A;
Oversize Folder 2
Hazel Flagg
ca. 1952
Physical Description: A Jule Styne and A.B. Farrell production. Elevation drawing for the shack scene,
Oversize Folder 2
Christopher Blake
ca. 1946
Physical Description: White House/Washington scene, color sketches for backdrops,
Oversize Folder 2
Unidentified production, "Escape this night" scene
undated
Physical Description: Color sketch for backdrop, painting on paper
Oversize Folder 2
Unidentified production, public library scene
undated
Physical Description: Color sketch for backdrop, painting on paper
Oversize Folder 2
Gloriana
ca. 1938
Physical Description: Color sketch for Act I, Scene 1, units 2, 3, 4, 5;
Oversize Folder 3
Christopher Blake
ca. 1946
Physical Description: Set drawings, elevations and ground plans; breakdown of cues, lights, tables, scenery, actors. Includes Act I and II, scenes
of chambers, courtroom, baseball, "dream court," backstage street, church, boy's room; drafting by Leo Kerz;
Oversize Folder 3
Unidentified production, most likely
Christopher Blake
ca. 1946
Physical Description: Labeled as Moss Hart's play, set drawings include wedding, portal and curtain, drawing by R.R.P. and drafting by Leo Kerz
Oversize Folder 3
Star and Garter
ca. 1942
Physical Description: Plans and drawings include "friendly neighbors" plan, police gazette, harem, ballet scene, burlesque theater, opening scene,
bunny number, judge's bench, "banjo eyes," shooting of Dan McGraw and Brazilian nuts number;
Oversize Folder 3
Christopher Blake
ca. 1946
Physical Description: Schedule for electrical hangings. Set drawings include scenes for courtroom, dream court, hanging plot, Washington scene;
Oversize Folder 3
Christopher Blake
ca. 1946
Physical Description: Blueprints
Oversize Folder 3
Star and Garter
ca. 1942
Physical Description: Blueprints
