Papers of George S. Pelton, 1905-1914.

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Papers of George S. Pelton, 1905-1914.

The papers concern Pelton's agreement and disputes with Jack London concerning the film rights of his novel, The sea wolf (1904), and with Cecil B. DeMille concerning various productions of plays.

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DeMille, Cecil B. (Cecil Blount), 1881-1959

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Cecil B. DeMille (1881-1959) was an American motion picture producer and director, considered the archetype of the American film mogul. His 70 films reflect changing American tastes and values, and he was particularly noted for his multimillion-dollar spectacles. DeMille was born on August 12, 1881 to Henry Churchill de Mille and Matilda Beatrice Samuel de Mille. DeMille started acting on Broadway in 1900 and by 1913 he joined a film studio partnership which would eventually become Paramount Pi...

Pelton, George S.

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George Pelton was a businessman and investor who invested in films and productions of plays. From the description of Papers of George S. Pelton, 1905-1914. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122446644 ...

London, Jack, 1876-1916

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Jack London was born in San Francisco January 12, 1876. He led an adventurous life, only beginning his career as an author in the 1890s. He wrote short stories, serials, essays, articles, verse and novels. He died November 22, 1916 in Sonoma County, CA. From the description of Jack London papers, 1897-1916. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122387554 American novelist and short story writer. From the description of Chronometer method [navigational documents] [1907?]...

Noel, Joseph J.

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