- TitleTom Miller papers, 1961 - 1992 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1961 - 1992 (inclusive)
- Related names
- Description
6 linear ft. of papers
4 linear ft. of photos
4 item(s) of posters1. Production files, subseries A-B as follows: A. Produced; B. Unproduced; 2. Television files; 3. Subject files; 4. Oversize; 5. Photographs
- Summary
The collection includes scripts, production material, publicity material, and photographs related to Miller's work as a publicist for around three dozen films released by American International Pictures, Embassy Pictures, MGM, and others. The publicity material includes correspondence, notes, pressbook copy, and publicity releases. There is some biographical material, including drafts of his memoirs.
- BiographyTom Miller was an American publicist active in film during the 1960s through 1980s. After studying English and journalism in Los Angeles in the mid-1950s, he moved to New York and became a reader and researcher for the "New Yorker Magazine." Beginning in 1962, based in New York, he worked variously as a publicist, staff writer, and trade publication and wire services contact for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, American International Pictures, and Embassy Pictures. He went on to serve as unit publicist on numerous motion picture productions until his retirement in 1991.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Bryan May, 2008, with additions from Jonathan May, 2011-2012.
- Preferred citationTom Miller papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1384
- 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