Harry Crocker materials pertaining to Charlie Chaplin and The circus, 1925-1929 (bulk n.d.).

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Harry Crocker materials pertaining to Charlie Chaplin and The circus, 1925-1929 (bulk n.d.).

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Consists of letters, song lyrics, sketches and other miscellany, mostly undated. Includes a note from Mary Pickford, a letter of introduction from Chaplin to H.G. Wells, draft letters by Chaplin, a page of notes on "civilism," and a sketch of Chaplin and Crocker by Marion Davies. Of significance in the collection is a typed outline of The circus, and working drawings of characters. Also includes a few clippings of group photographs of Hollywood personalities, including William Randolph Hearst, Marion Davies, Harry Crocker, and others; and a Christmas card from Elinor Glyn, illustrated with a photo portrait.

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California historical society

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Glyn, Elinor, 1864-1943

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English author of sensational and romantic novels. From the description of Elinor Glyn letters to Will Orton Tewson [manuscript], 1913 October 23, 28. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 613612651 Elinor Glyn was born October 17, 1864 in Jersey, Channel Islands, the daughter of Douglas and Elinor Saunders Sutherland. She was raised by her mother after her father died of typhoid fever when Glyn was only a few months old, received only the minimal education available...

Pickford, Mary, 1892-1979

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Actress; interviewee married Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. and Charles (Buddy) Rogers. From the description of Reminiscences of Mary Pickford : oral history, 1959. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122419352 Star of the silent screen, Mary Pickford, called America's sweetheart, was perhaps the most famous actress of her day. From the guide to the Mary Pickford scrapbook, 1915-1917, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Divisio...

Davies, Marion, 1897-1961

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Motion picture actress. From the description of Scrapbooks, 1925-1928. (Natural History Museum Foundation, Los Angeles County). WorldCat record id: 18056499 ...

Crocker, Harry, 1893-1958

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Harry Crocker was born in San Francisco, Calif., the son of Henry J. Crocker and grandson of Charles Crocker. He went to Hollywood in 1924, where he met Marion Davies. Davies introduced him to Charlie Chaplin, and the two became friends. Crocker was Chaplin's assistant director on the motion picture The circus (United Artists, 1928) and also appeared in the film as Rex, the tightrope walker. From the description of Harry Crocker materials pertaining to Charlie Chaplin and The circus,...

Chaplin, Charlie, 1889-1977

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Epithet: junior; MP British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001303.0x0000e2 Charles Spencer Chaplin was born in Paris in 1889. He became universally known for his performances as a comedic silent screen actor. From the description of Scrapbook, 1931. (Natural History Museum Foundation, Los Angeles County). WorldCat record id: 18313546 Epithet: actor Title: Knight ...