Mark Robson Papers, 1943-1979

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Summary

Creators:
Robson, Mark
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of materials related to the career of motion picture producer and director, Mark Robson. Includes scripts, photographs, production material, promotional material, clippings, correspondence, storyboards, and sketches. Production and promotional material contains budgets, shooting schedules, ads, reviews, and industry announcements. Also includes materials for numerous productions including "Earthquake" (1974), "Happy Birthday, Wanda Jane" (1979), "The Inn Of The Sixth Happiness" (1958), "Limbo" (1972), "Lisa" (1962), "The Lost Command" (1966), "Peyton Place" (1958), "Valley Of The Dolls" (1967), and "Von Ryan's Express" (1965).

Biographical / historical:

Robson was born in Montreal, Dec. 4, 1913; studied political science and economics at UC Los Angeles and law at Pacific Coast Univ.; worked atWilliam Fox studio (1932-35); joined RKO (1935) and worked in various capacities until he became a leading editor; he worked with Robert Wise on "Citizen Kane" (1941), but did not receive screen credit; worked with Val Lewton on "Cat People" (1942), who later gave Robson his first directorial job, "The Seventh Victim"; formed a production corporation, The Filmmakers Group, with Robert Wise and Bernard Donnenfeld (1971) which later become the partnership, Tripar Group (1974); he is best known for films such as "The Champion" (1949), "Home Of The Brave" (1949), "Peyton Place" (1957), "Inn Of The Sixth Happiness" (UK, 1958), "Von Ryan's Express" (1965), "Valley Of The Dolls" (1967), and "Earthquake" (1974); died in June, 1978.

Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Produced films
  2. Professional/personal material
  3. Projects
  4. Scripts submitted to Mark Robson

Physical location:
Held at SRLF. Please contact the Performing Arts Special Collections for paging information.
Physical description:
64 boxes (30.0 linear ft.)

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
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