Byron Kane, photographed by Chet Norris, undated
- TitleByron Kane papers, 1938 - 1970 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)Circa 1938 - 1970 (inclusive)
- Related names
- Description
2 linear ft. of papers
- Summary
The collection contains teleplays, radio scripts, and some miscellaneous material. Nine leather-bound volumes of scripts for the PETER GUNN television series with writings by Tony Barrett, Blake Edwards, and others are of interest. There are scripts for more than a dozen radio programs of the 1940s. A series of six black-and-white reproductions of portraits by Bill Bates of silent film comedians are present. Material relating to Kane's film acting career is not included.
- BiographyByron Kane was an American actor active in film from the 1950s to 1981. He served as Blake Edwards production assistant on numerous television shows and was an associate producer for the PETER GUNN series. He was active as a dramatic actor on radio, where his voice could also be heard on commercials and voice-overs.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationBequest of the Byron Kane estate, 1984
- Preferred citationByron Kane papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 271
- 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