Description
This collection contains the papers of director John Stahl (1886-1950). Materials include approximately 20 screenplays; correspondence,
telegrams, and memos; publicity clippings and reviews of many of Stahl's films; books (mostly novels); synopses and treatments;
approximately 50 photographs and stills; two sketchbooks; and a research book.
Background
John Stahl (1886-1950) was an American film director and producer. He was part of the team that founded MGM Studios and one
of the founding members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. His films include "Leave Her to Heaven" (1945),
"Memory Lane" (1926), "Husbands and Lovers" (1924), and "Wives of Men" (1918).
Extent
6.979 Linear Feet
6 boxes
Restrictions
Finding aid description and metadata are licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
Availability
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