William Beaudine papers, ca. 1930-1960.

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William Beaudine papers, ca. 1930-1960.

The collection contains biographical information on William Beaudine; photographs of Beaudine and publicity stills from silent pictures; and scripts and story outlines, many by Beaudine

1 cubic ft. (1 box)

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Beaudine, William, 1892-1970

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William Beaudine (1892-1970) began his career in films in 1909 in New York as property man for D.W. Griffith. He went to Hollywood in 1915 and directed his first film at the age of 22. He created silent films in the 1920s, directing Mary Pickford and other stars of the era. Later he directed W.C. Fields in The Old Fashioned Way. Some of his less prestigious films were Billy the Kid Versus Dracula and Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter. He worked for Disney Studios creating both movies and...