Hal Roach, center, with the cast of the OUR GANG comedies, ca. 1933
- TitleHal Roach Studios scripts and production material, 1924 - 1936 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)1924 - 1936 (inclusive)
- Description
3.6 linear ft. of papers
1. Production files
- Summary
The collection consists of scripts and other production documents, including continuities, dialogue breakdowns, production reports, schedules, and treatments. The majority of these papers are for films starring Charley Chase, but the Boy Friends, Irvin S. Cobb, Harry Langdon, Our Gang, Spats, and the Taxi Boys are also represented.
- BiographyThe Hal Roach Studios was a film production company founded in Culver City in 1920. Specializing in comedies, it was the most prolific and durable independent producer of shorts, supplying films to Pathe, MGM, and United Artists.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Walter Reuben, 1999
- Preferred citationHal Roach Studios scripts and production material, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 440
- 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