Charles Laughton Papers, 1920-1964 (bulk 1940-1962)

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Charles Laughton Papers, 1920-1964 (bulk 1940-1962)

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Charles Laughton (1899-1962) was a theater and film actor, radio personality, and public performer. The collection consists of photographs, publicity materials, press clippings, correspondence, radio and theatre scripts, screenplays, assorted readings, and miscellaneous items.

24 boxes (12 linear ft.); 1 oversize box

University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6666271

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Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962

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Charles Laughton was born July 1, 1899 in Scarborough, England to hotel proprietors Robert and Eliza Laughton. He attended the public Jesuit school Stonyhurst College and enlisted into the army during WWI in 1917. In 1924, Laughton enrolled in the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art to study acting and drama. Soon Laughton was starring in many professional theatrical and film productions in London. In 1927, Laughton met the actress Elsa Lanchester; they were married in 1929. Laughton and Lanchester fi...

Lanchester, Elsa, 1902-1986

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