LONE STAR, 1995
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: 1995
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 John Sayles; Revision, January 2, 1995 [with revisions dated through to April 4, 1995, 115 pp. Cover page signed by John Sayles in ink. This western thriller features actor Stephen Mendillo in the lead role as Cliff, Elizabeth Peña as Pilar, Gonzalo Castillo as Amado, Richard Coca as Enrique, Miriam Colon as Mercedes Cruz, Luis Cobo as the Mexican American Father, Mary Jane R. Hernandez as the Mexican American Mother, Jesse Borrego as Danny, Carina Martinez as Paloma, Tony Plana as Ray, Olga Luna as the Waitress, Juan Vega III as the Cook, Vanessa Martinez as Young Pilar, Maricela Gonzalez as Anselma, Tony Amendola as Chucho Montoya, Gilbert R. Cuellar Jr. as Eladio, James Borrego as Young Chucho, Lisa Suarez as Marisol, Jesus Ramirez as the Driver, Eduardo Martinez as Jaime, Azalea Mendez as Young Mercedes.
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
English
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository