Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Robson, Mark, 1913-1978
- Abstract:
- Mark Robson (1913-1978) was a motion picture producer and director. He directed Isle of the dead, Bridges at Toko-Ri, Peyton Place, and Valley of the dolls. He produced and directed The inn of the sixth happiness, Von Ryan's express, and Daddy's gone a'hunting. The collection consists of scripts and related materials for the film, Daddy's gone a'hunting.
- Extent:
- 5 boxes (2.5 linear ft.) 3 oversize boxes 1 oversize folder
- Language:
- English.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection consists of scripts and related materials for the film, Daddy's gone a'hunting, produced and directed by Mark Robson.
- Biographical / historical:
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Robson was born on December 4, 1913 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; attended UCLA and Pacific Coast University; worked in property department of 20th Century Fox, 1932, and with the editing department of RKO-Radio, 1932-43; president, Red Lion Products; directed motion pictures, including Isle of the dead, Bridges at Toko-Ri, Peyton Place, and Valley of the dolls; produced and directed The inn of the sixth happiness, Von Ryan's express, and Daddy's gone a'hunting; he died in 1978.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Mr. Robson, Fall 1969.
- 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:
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A1713 Charles E. Young Research LibraryBox 951575Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
- Contact:
- (310) 825-4988