WEST SIDE STORY, 1961
Scope and Contents
Press book, folio, 8 pp. Post Academy Award version. 2 copies.; Press book, folio, 8 pp. Post Academy Award version (variant of above).
Dates
- Creation: 1961
Biographical / Historical
Musical story based on “Romeo and Juliet.” Set in late 1950’s New York City, with a feud between rival gangs, one Anglo, one Puerto Rican, as the complication to a passionate romance. One of the classic Hollywood films about Latinos. Amongst the many awards given to the film (including Best Picture) was the first ever to a Latin American actress, Puerto Rican born Rita Moreno, who won the Best Supporting Actress award for her portrayal of Anita. Music by Leonard Bernstein; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; choreography by Jerome Robbins.
Extent
From the Collection: 4 Linear Feet (8 boxes, plus oversized materials in map cases) ; Box 1: 27 x 14 x 32 cm Boxes 2-4: 9.5x12x5x3 inches Boxes 5-8: 21x16x3 inches
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository