Production design drawing, BLAZING SADDLES, 1974.
- TitlePeter Wooley papers, 1973 - 1974 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1973 - 1974 (inclusive)
- Description
1 linear ft. of papers
1 item(s) of artworks1. Production files; 2. Graphic Arts
- Summary
The collection consists entirely of production files for BLAZING SADDLES (1974), including Wooley's annotated script, set plots, schedules, cast and crew lists, correspondence, and storyboard/continuity drawings. There is no information on Wooley's other films nor on his television career.
- Scope notes
Special Collections
The Peter Wooley papers span the years 1973-1974 and encompass less than one linear foot. The collection consists entirely of production files for BLAZING SADDLES, including Wooley’s annotated script, set plots, schedules, cast and crew lists, and original storyboard drawings. There is no information on Wooley’s other films nor on his television career.Graphic Arts
The Graphic Arts series spans 1974 to 2006 and consists of artworks, including a production design drawing for Blazing Saddles (1974) and architectural plans for Sunset Gower studios. - BiographyPeter Wooley (1934-) was born in East Liverpool, Ohio and graduated from Kent State University. Wooley worked as an architect before being hired by Warner Bros. as a set decorator. He worked in television on THAT GIRL (1966-1971) and MY WORLD AND WELCOME TO IT (1969-1970). His first feature credit as art director was for GOING HOME (1971), and he subsequently worked on such films as SOUNDER (1972), BLAZING SADDLES (1974), and HIGH ANXIETY (1978). He designed many television movies, receiving an Emmy® nomination for THE DAY AFTER (1983).
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Peter Wooley, 1999
- Preferred citationPeter Wooley papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
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- AvailabilityFor information on the contents and availability of this collection please contact the Reference and Public Services department at ref@oscars.org.
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