Fredrick Y. Smith with his wife Olga Smith, circa 1945
- TitleFredrick Y. Smith papers, 1928 - 1974 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1928 - 1974 (inclusive)
- Related names
- Description
4 linear ft. of papers
Not arranged in series.
- Summary
The collection consists of biographical material; writings by Smith; a few scripts and programs; clippings and photographs related to Fanchon and Marco stage shows; pamphlets related to motion picture editing; Society of Motion Picture Film Editors newsletters; miscellaneous correspondence, including some related to Joan Crawford; two scrapbooks; and four photograph albums.
- BiographyFredrick Y. Smith was an American film editor active in film from 1930 to 1961.
- Joan Crawford was an American actress active in film from 1929 to 1970. She received an Academy Award as best actress for MILDRED PIERCE (1945).
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Fredrick Y. Smith, 1980, with additions from Alice Smith, 1992.
- Preferred citationFredrick Y. Smith 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.
- Moving Image Items
- Library Holdings