THE SPECIALIST, 1993
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: 1993
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
By Alexandra Seros; [Draft Script], December 2, 1993, 113 pp. This action thriller features actor Rod Steiger in the role of Joe Leon, Eric Roberts as Tomas Leon, Mario Ernesto Sanchez as Charlie, Sergio Dore Jr. as the Strongarm, Emilio Estefan Jr. as the Piano Player, Ramon Gonazalez Cuevas as the Cemetary Priest, Cheito Quinonez as the Party Singer, Mercedes Enriquez as the Pregnant Woman, Juan Cejas as the Latin Thug, Brent Sexton as Manny, Yamilet Hidalgo as the Hooker, Alfredo Alvarez Calderon as the Bomb Expert, Mayte Vilan as the Ordinance Expert, Carmen More as Cop #3, Anabel Gracia as the Young Girl at Funeral, and Guillermo Gentile as the Priest.
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