Paul Hoefler Papers 1925-1993

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Paul Hoefler Papers 1925-1993

This collection contains journals, correspondence, film catalogs, newspaper clippings, biographical material and other papers related to the work of documentary filmmaker Paul Hoefler, famous for his work in Africa.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6401992

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Hoefler, Paul L. (Paul Louis), 1893-1982

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Paul L. Hoefler was a cinematographer and adventurer who in 1925 produced the earliest motion picture showing Bushmen of southern Africa and in 1931 the earliest sound documentary film, also set in Africa. Both African film expeditions were organized and carried out while he lived in Denver. Paul Louis Hoefler was born in 1893 in Spokane, Washington. He started in photography at an early age and by his late teens was active in Hollywood in bit parts and behind a film camera. His first big assign...

Troyer, Jacqueline

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