Musgrove, Stanley

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Stanley Musgrove was an old friend of Mae West. He was quick to say he was not her agent, but he was, or became, her publicist. He often "ran interference" for the star, screening her visitors, as well as admirers after her picture and autograph. He signed some of her correspondence and was privy to what her thoughts were on everything from her attendance at functions to what was appropriate regarding fees she received for appearances, interviews, and the like. He came to know many Hollywood personalities, from actors to directors. In 1982 he collaborated with George Eells on a biography of Mae West.

From the description of Stanley Musgrove collection of Mae West papers, 1948-1976. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754863612

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Stanley Musgrove was an old friend of Mae West. He was quick to say he was not her agent, but he was, or became, her publicist. He often "ran interference" for the star, screening her visitors, as well as admirers after her picture and autograph. He signed some of her correspondence and was privy to what her thoughts were on everything from her attendance at functions to what was appropriate regarding fees she received for appearances, interviews, and the like. He came to know many Hollywood personalities, from actors to directors. In 1982 he collaborated with George Eells on a biography of Mae West.

From the guide to the Stanley Musgrove papers pertaining to Mae West, 1948-1976, (Stanford University. Libraries. Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives.)

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Role Title Holding Repository
creatorOf Musgrove, Stanley. Stanley Musgrove collection of Mae West papers, 1948-1976. Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
creatorOf Stanley Musgrove papers pertaining to Mae West, 1948-1976 Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
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associatedWith Arthur L. Wilde person
associatedWith Cary Grant person
associatedWith Dr. Norman Topping person
associatedWith George Cukor person
associatedWith Harriet Parsons person
associatedWith Jack Valenti person
associatedWith Jet Fore person
associatedWith John Lennon person
associatedWith Joseph Pasternak person
associatedWith L. Ernest H. Katz person
associatedWith Mark Spitz person
associatedWith MCA-Decca Records corporateBody
associatedWith Mrs Joseph Schildkraut person
associatedWith Oudini person
associatedWith Perry Como person
associatedWith President Nixon person
associatedWith Raquel Welch person
associatedWith Richard Harris person
associatedWith Richard Meryman person
associatedWith Richard Zanuck person
associatedWith Rick Jagger. person
associatedWith Robert Bruce person
associatedWith Robert Wise person
associatedWith Sam Coller. person
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associatedWith Universal Studios corporateBody
associatedWith West, Mae person
associatedWith West, Mae. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
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Motion picture actors and actresses
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Active 1948

Active 1976

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