THE MAGNIFICENT FRAUD, 1939
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.
See moreDates
- Creation: 1939
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
Writer: Walter Ferris, Gilbert Gabriel Story: Charles G. Booth; Shooting Script, February 6, 1939, About 110 pp. This drama set in a fictional South American country features Akim Tamiroff as Jules LaCroix/President Alvarado, Steffi Duna as Carmelita, George Zucco as Dr. Virgo, Robert Warwick as Gen. Hernandez, Frank reicher as Mendietta Garci, Robert Middlemass as Morales, Abner Biberman as Ruiz, Donald Gallaher as Dr. Diaz, with Paula DeCardo, Maude... Eburne, Joseph Marievsky, Andre Marsaudon, Edward McWade, Francisco Moreno, George Nardelli, Ralph Norwood, Nestor Paiva, Count Stefenelli, Harry Vejar, Erno Verebes, Luana Walters and Alex Woloshin as various uncredited Latino characters.
See moreExtent
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