Melvin Riddle, undated
- TitleMelvin Riddle papers, 1918 - 1969 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1918 - 1969 (inclusive)
- Related names
- Description
4 linear ft. of papers
- Summary
The collection consists of miscellaneous papers, scrapbooks, and photographs.
- BiographyMelvin M. Riddle was an American film publicist and advertising executive active from 1917 to 1956. He was at Famous Players-Lasky from 1918 to 1922; with Grauman theaters from 1923 to 1932; served in various roles involving advertising and publicity at numerous studios, including Fox and RKO from 1933 to 1944; and handled personal publicity for several actors through Foote, Cone & Belding from 1944 to 1956.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Joe and Lois Riddle, 1995
- Preferred citationMelvin Riddle 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