Sheet music for "Singin' in the Rain" from HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929
- TitleRobert Cushman collection of sheet music, 1909 - 1937 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1909 - 1937 (inclusive)
1909 - 1929 (bulk) - Description
8 linear ft. of papers
- Summary
There are 475 pieces of music related to motion pictures and film personalities. The music is often from, related to, or inspired by a film, and many covers contain images of film stars, often tied to a film company or specific production. The collection is arranged alphabetically by song title. The earliest piece is "Let's Go in to a Picture Show," copyright 1909.
- BiographyRobert Cushman was an American photograph curator. He was on the staff of the Margaret Herrick Library from 1972 until his death in 2009. He was an avid collector of silent film sheet music, most of which he obtained from East coast sheet music dealers.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Robert Cushman, 2002
- Preferred citationRobert Cushman collection of sheet music, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1102
- AvailabilityFor information on the contents and availability of this collection please contact the Reference and Public Services department at ref@oscars.org.
- Moving Image Items
- Library Holdings