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Lawford, Peter, 1923-1984

 Person

Biography

Peter Sydney Ernest Lawford was an English actor, producer, and socialite, who lived in the United States throughout his adult life. He was a member of the "Rat Pack" and the brother-in-law of President John F. Kennedy and senators Robert F. Kennedy and Edward Kennedy.

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Agreement, 1958-06-13

 Item
Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Carbon copy typed unsigned agreement between Peter and Patricia Lawford and Dorchester Productions, Inc., regarding the transfer of rights; prepared by Gang, Tyre, Rudin and Brown Attorneys at Law, Los Angeles, CA.

Dates: 1958-06-13

Agreement, 1958-11-08

 Item
Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Photostat copy of a typed unsigned production-distribution agreement between Dorchester Productions, Inc. and Peter and Patricia Lawford.

Dates: 1958-11-08

Letter, 1961-12-12

 Item
Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Carbon copy typed letter, unsigned


Peter Lawford to Darryl Zanuck


Lawford offers his thanks for being a part of Zanuck's film.

Dates: 1961-12-12

Letter, 1961-12-14

 Item
Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Typed and signed letter on The Longest Day letterhead


Darryl Zanuck to Peter Lawford


Zanuck discusses story changes, dialogue revisions, and other issues concerning the film

Dates: 1961-12-14

Letter, 1961-12-16

 Item
Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Typed and signed letter on The Longest Day letterhead


Darryl Zanuck to Peter Lawford.


Zanuck thanks Lawford for his letter of the 12th, asks about Milt Ebbins, and wishes Lawford and wife a happy Christmas and New Year.

Dates: 1961-12-16

Letter, 1962-01-08

 Item
Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Typed and signed letter, on The Longest Day letterhead


Darryl Zanuck to Peter Lawford


Zanuck updates Lawford on some behind-the-scenes maneuvering by individuals involved in film dialogue.

Dates: 1962-01-08

Letter, 1962-08-20

 Item
Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Zanuck expresses his thanks for their best wishes and congratulations.

Dates: 1962-08-20

Letter, 1963-08-07

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 000021813207], Folder: The Longest Day 3, item: 1
Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Lawford's response to his request that Zanuck play himself in one of The Patty Duke [television show] segments.

Dates: 1963-08-07

Letter, 1958-09-05

 Item
Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Photostat copy of a typed and signed letter, Dorchester Productions, Inc. to Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. referring to an agreement dated 1957 November 8 and authorizing them to pay the Lawfords and provide accounting statements.

Dates: 1958-09-05

Letter, 1958-11-12

 Item
Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Photostat copy of a typed letter, Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc. to Gang, Tyre, Rudin and Brown Attorneys at Law. With regard to payment of interest to the Lawfords.

Dates: 1958-11-12

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Oceans 11 (Motion picture : 1960) 1
Patty Duke show (Television program) 1