MISSING, 1981
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: 1981
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
Final draft screenplay by Costa Gavras, Donald Stewart and John Nichols; based on the book by Thomas Hauser, February 5, 1981, 140 pp. This Academy Award winning drama (for best Adapted Screenplay) features actress Tina Romero in the role of Maria, Felix Gonazalez as Rojas, M.E. Rios as Mrs. Duran. Jorge Russek as Espinoza, Edna Necoechear as Pia, Alex Camacho as Silvio, Manuel Avila Camacho as the Doctor, Josefina Echanove as the Woman Doctor, Col. Jorge Mancilla as the Captain, Gerardo Vigil as the Officer, Jaime Garza as the Young Man, Jorge Santoyo as the Mental Hospital Young Man, Juan Vasquez as the Little Man, Antonio Medellin as the Assistant, with Miguel Cane as the Little Boy.
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