Douglas Fairbanks at the Egyptian Theatre, Los Angeles, California, ca. 1922
- TitleDouglas Fairbanks scrapbook compiled by a fan, 1915 - 1934 (inclusive)
- Date(s)1915 - 1934 (inclusive)
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- Description
1 item(s) of papers
- Summary
The Douglas Fairbanks scrapbook compiled by a fan is undated. The 9 1/2 x 6 1/8 x 1 1/2-inch hardcover scrapbook, with a handmade dust jacket, is titled "The Movies of Douglas Fairbanks," and contains a complete record of his film career, arranged chronologically and grouped by film title. The volume includes clippings, photographs, and typed synopses, and is illustrated by original drawings; there are two loose items laid in, one a typed synopsis of HIS MAJESTY, THE AMERICAN, the other a typed biography of actor Charles Hutchison. The scrapbook contains 112 pages, including 104 numbered pages with an additional four unnumbered pages in the front and rear of the book. The volume is indexed by film title.
- BiographyDouglas Fairbanks, born Douglas Elton Ulman, was an American actor, producer, and writer active in film from 1915 to 1934. He founded his own production company around 1916 and during the 1920s starred in a number of popular films that showcased his personality, athleticism, and acting skills. Fairbanks was married to actress Mary Pickford from 1920 to 1936 and the couple reigned over Hollywood from their residence in Beverly Hills, known as Pickfair. Fairbanks and Pickford were among the co-founders of United Artists. Douglas Fairbanks Pictures Corp. was formed in 1917 in New York, and later had offices in Los Angeles. Douglas Fairbanks served as president and John Fairbanks as treasurer. The company was a subsidiary of the Elton Corp. of New York. Fairbanks served as the first president of the Academy.
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- Acquisitions InformationAcquired: 2012
- Preferred citationDouglas Fairbanks scrapbook compiled by a fan, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 1672
- 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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