Papers 1944-2000; 1966-1990.

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Papers 1944-2000; 1966-1990.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/320039415

Collection consists of material related to the career of playwright and lyricist, Leonard Gershe. Primarily includes scripts, correspondence, ephemera, clippings, and legal and financial papers for various productions of Butterflies are free. Other projects included in the collection are Snacks, Funny Face, 40 Carats, and Destry Rides Again, among others. Also includes a variety of lyrics and music sheets; a small collection of eulogies, speeches, and toasts written or collected by Gershe; legal documents pertaining to Born in a trunk; correspondence; and photographs.

14 boxes (7 linear ft.)1 oversize box.

University of California, Los Angeles

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SNAC Resource ID: 7332905

University of California, Los Angeles

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Gershe, Leonard

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Leonard Gershe was born in NY,1922; he began his career writing material for revues; he collaborated with composer Richard Adinsell on A Jabberwocky song and Sing, child, sing for the revue Tuppence coloured (1947); Gershe moved to Hollywood after forming a close professional relationship with composer-arranger Roger Edens and together they co-wrote Born in a trunk, performed by Judy Garland in A star is born (1954); his numerous credits include Destry Rides Again (1959), Funny Face (1957), Silk...