Descriptive Summary
Administrative Information
Biography
Organization
Scope and Content
Access Points
Descriptive Summary
Title: Mark Robson Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1943-1979
Collection number: 97
Origination: Robson, Mark
Extent: 64 boxes (30.0 linear ft.)
Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575
Shelf location: Held at SRLF. Please contact the Performing Arts Special Collections for paging information.
Language:
English.
Administrative Information
Restrictions on Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for access.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright has not been assigned to the Performing Arts Special Collections, UCLA. All
requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing
to the Arts Special Collections Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf
of the Arts Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to
include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
Mark Robson Papers, 1943-1979. (Collection 97). Performing Arts Special Collections, Young
Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
Biography
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.
Organization
Arranged in the following series:
- Produced films
- Professional/personal material
- Projects
- Scripts submitted
to Mark Robson
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).
Access Points
Robson, Mark, 1913-1978--Archives
Motion picture producers and directors--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Screen writers--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources