Production design drawing, MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS, 1971.
- TitleAlexander and Hilary Mackendrick papers, 1950 - 1990 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1950 - 1990 (inclusive)
- Related names
- Description
13 linear ft. of papers
1.34 linear ft. of photos
2654 item(s) of artworks1. Graphic Arts
- Summary
The collection includes production design drawings, storyboards, costume design drawings, animation art and other artworks. Titles covered include MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS (1971), SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS (1957) and others.
- BiographyAlexander (Sandy) Mackendrick was an American-born film director and screenwriter raised in Scotland. He was most active in film from the 1940s through 1960s. MacKendrick made films for the British Ministry of Information during World War II. He was nominated for an Academy Award in the writing category for THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT (1952). The screenplay was co-written with his cousin, Roger MacDougall, and John Dighton.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Hilary Mackendrick, 2001-2007.
- Preferred citationAlexander and Hilary Mackendrick papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1332
- 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