Robson (Mark) papers, 1968

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Summary

Title:
Mark Robson papers
Dates:
1968
Creators:
Robson, Mark
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:
2.5 linear feet (5 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Mark Robson Papers (Collection 808). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of scripts and related materials for the film, Daddy's gone a'hunting, produced and directed by Mark Robson.

Biographical / historical:

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.
Processing information:

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Processed by P.B., May 1970.

Physical location:
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Rules or conventions:
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About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by P.B., May 1970; machine-readable finding aid created by Caroline Cubé.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-08-15 15:41:55 -0700 .

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Mark Robson Papers (Collection 808). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
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