Papers, 1936-1967.

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Papers, 1936-1967.

Collection contains materials relating to Shane's work in radio, television and motion pictures from 1936-1967. Collection consists mainly of scripts for over 65 motion pictures from 1936-1956 that Shane either wrote or directed, along with outlines, treatments and set designs for the films "She's Got That Swing" (1937), "Double Exposure" (1944), "City across the River" (1949), "The Navy Way" (1944), "Forced Landing" (1942) and many others. Also included are the scripts for the World War II propaganda films "We Refuse to Die" (along with a script for the radio adaptation), and "A Letter from Bataan" (1942). Collection also includes radio scripts for the programs "Big Town" (1939-1940); miscellaneous materials relating to his work in television; photographs of Shane and film stills from the motion pictures "The Glass Wall" and "City across the River"; and 8 pieces of correspondence (1942-1950).

6.75 cubic ft. (15 boxes)

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Shane, Maxwell, 1905-1983

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Shane worked as a screenwriter from 1936-1947 before becoming a motion picture director and producer. He also worked as a radio writer in the 1930s and wrote for television in the 1960s. From the description of Papers, 1936-1967. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 31000203 ...