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THE BORDER, 1980

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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: 1980

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 is by David Freeman, Walon Green and Deric Washburn; [Third Draft Screenplay with multicolor revisions]. April 11, 1980, 126 pp. Featuring Elpidia Carrillo as Maria, Manuel Viescas as Juan, Mike Gomez as Manuel and with Luis Mejia, Roberto Rivera, Juan Ramirez, Adalberto Cortez, Concepcion Palmeres, Juan Salas, Norma Mayo, Paula Ruiz, Carlos Bruno Villaneuva, Maria Delgando, Lupe Ontiveros, Francisco Farias and Edmundo Alonzo.

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

Contact:
MSU Libraries
366 W. Circle Drive
East Lansing MI 48823 USA