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Welles, Orson, 1915-1985

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1915-05-06 - 1985-10-10

Biography

American actor, director, writer, and producer who is remembered for his innovative work in radio, theatre, and film.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Lobby card, 1967

 File
Identifier: 1500.030.1
Scope and Contents

Columbia Pictures presents a Fred Zinnemann film of A Man for All Seasons from the play by Robert Bolt.

Dates: Copyright: 1967

The Long, Hot Summer, 1957

 File
Identifier: 1500.030.3
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Advertising and promotional material for a variety of film genres including western and musicals; MGM & Universal Studios Story Department memos and synopses; production archive for "Ocean's Eleven"; performer promotional head shots.

Dates: 1957

The Long, Hot Summer, 1958

 File
Identifier: 1500.030
Scope and Contents

Campaign book of promotional materials and 8 full-color lobby cards.


Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, Orson Welles, Lee Remick, Angela Lansbury. Cinematography, Joseph LaShelle ; editing, Louis R. Loeffler ; sound, Harry M. Leonard, E. Clayton Ward. Based on the novel by William Faulkner.

Dates: 1958

What Has Happened to the Valiant..., 1945

 Item
Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.74
Scope and Contents

"...Spanish Fighters for Democracy. A Statement by Orson Welles on Spanish Republicans." Includes reproductions of telegrams, letters and newspaper articles about the dire need for medical aid, food, clothes, etc for the political refugees.

Dates: 1945