Collection relating to Eugene O'Neill (1946-1956), and his play "Mourning Becomes Electra."

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Collection relating to Eugene O'Neill (1946-1956), and his play "Mourning Becomes Electra."

Correspondence is primarily to Dudley Nichols. Written by various people involved with the production of "Mourning Becomes Electra" into a film. One letter is written by O'Neill's widow, Carlotta, after his death. See tracings for contributors to this collection.

25 letters (some carbons), script and production notes, censorship reports, inscription notes by O'Neill to Carlotta (typed) and one newspaper column by drama critic Virginia Wright.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6952386

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Minotis, Katina Paxinou.

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Jones, Robert Edmund

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Robert Edmond Jones was born in 1887, and spent his career as a theater set designer. He also worked on the production of early Technicolor films as a color consultant. As a stage designer, Jones is best known for his simplified sets that complemented the action of a production and his dramatic use of color in costuming and lighting. From the description of Robert Edmond Jones papers, 1916 - 1963. (Wesleyan University). WorldCat record id: 299159602 Jones graduated from Harv...

Rich, Hermine.

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Wright, Virginia.

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Prince, Dick.

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O'Neill, Carlotta

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Carlotta Monterey O'Neill was married to the playwright Eugene O'Neill. From the guide to the Carlotta O'Neill notebook of letters and photographs, 1927-1954, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.) Carlotta Monterey O'Neill was married to the playwright, Eugene O'Neill. From the description of Notebook of letters and photographs, 1927-1954. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122616268 ...

Marshall, Armina

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Russell, Rosalind

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Epithet: actress British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001027.0x00025f Rosalind Russell was born in Waterbury, CT, on June 4, 1912; attended Marymount College, NY, and American Academy of Dramatic Artists, NY; she made her film debut in Evelyn Prentice (1934); she played many dramatic roles until she found her place in comedies; her star status was confirmed with her role in The women (1939); the winner ...

Nichols, Dudley, 1895-1960

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From a story by Barney Slater and Joel Kane. Produced by Perlberg-Seaton; directed by Anthony Mann. From the description of The tin star : screenplay, 1956. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754866695 Nichols was born on Apr. 6, 1895 in Wapakoneta, OH; began career as reporter for the New York Evening Post, then switched to the New York World; worked as journalist in NYC for 10 years; with his first screenplay, Men without women (1930), he began a long association with John For...

Langner, Lawrence, 1890-1962

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Epithet: of the Theatre Guild of New York British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000498.0x0001d8 Lawrence Langner (1890-1962), playwright, author, and producer, was born in Swansea, South Wales, on May 30, 1890. He had a long and varied career in the American theater where he began as one of the founders of the Washington Square Players in 1914. In 1919 he founded the Theatre Guild where he supervised over 200 product...

O'Neill, Eugene, 1888-1953

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A biographical timeline is provided in the Eugene O'Neill Papers (YCAL MSS 123). From the guide to the Eugene O'Neill collection, 1912-1993, (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library) American playwright. From the description of Papers, 1913-1986, 1913-1950 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155490040 From the description of Papers of Eugene O'Neill [manuscript], 1915-1940. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647810476 From the de...