THE BIG CUBE, 1968
Scope and Contents
This collection of scripts, script drafts and script continuities contains 370 individual scripts from 268 film/television productions that contain Latino characters, and/or characters played by Latino actors, and/or are written or directed by Latino artists. Dating from 1929 to 2000, the collection explores the history of Latinos in American film. This includes Latino characters played by a variety of ethnicities. The practice of Anglo stars and actors of various ethnic backgrounds portraying Latino characters was common in early film and was still in vogue throughout the 1960s. It is possible, using this archive, to study the changing image and perception of the Latino culture throughout much of the 20th century.
Dates
- Creation: 1968
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
The material is stored offsite in Remote Storage. Please contact Special Collections three (3) working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Biographical / Historical
Screenplay by William Douglas Lansford based on the Spanish Language screenplay by Tito Davison and Edmundo Baez. [First Revision draft with revisions in blue] March 18, 1968, 172 pp. Featuring George Chakiris as Johnny Allen, Carlos East as Lalo, Augusto Benedico as Dr. Lorenz, Victor Junco as Delacroix, Norma Herrera as Stella and with Pedro Galvan, Regina Torne, Javier Batiz, Carolina Cortazar, Rogelio Guerra, José Roberto Hill, Alma Muriel, Penelope, Carlos Riquelme and Sergio Virel.
Extent
From the Collection: 17.6 Linear Feet (20 boxes) : 370 film scripts.
From the Collection: 19.4 Linear Feet (20 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository