Paramount Studios backlot working drawing, 1991.
- TitleAlbert Brenner set plans and production design drawings, 1970 - 1999 (inclusive)
- Collector
- Date(s)Circa 1970 - 1999 (inclusive)
- Related names
- Description
0.1 linear ft. of papers
0.1 linear ft. of photos
390 item(s) of artworks - Summary
The collection contains manuscripts, photographs, and artworks. Titles include: BEACHES (1988), CALIFORNIA SUITE (1978), THE HUSTLER (1961), 2010 (1984) and ZANDY'S BRIDE (1974). There are also blueprints from the Paramount Studios backlot in 1991.
- BiographyAlbert Brenner is a production designer and art director. He studied art at The New York School of Industrial Arts. Following graduation he created window displays for New York department stores, served in the Air Force during World War II, and attended the Yale Drama School as a scenic design major. He then taught scenic design, costume design, and technical theater at the University of Kansas City in Missouri. He returned to New York to work in scenic design, which segued into live television, and then motion pictures. He was active in film from the 1960s to 1990s, and his credits include BEACHES, THE GOODBYE GIRL, THE SUNSHINE BOYS, THE TURNING POINT, and 2010. He has five Academy Award nominations for art direction.
- Subjects
- Acquisitions InformationGift of Albert Brenner, 1998.
- Preferred citationAlbert Brenner set plans and production design drawings, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- DepartmentLibrary
- 417
- 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