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Collins, Ray, 1889-1965

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1889-12-10 - 1965-07-11

Biography

American stage, radio, and film actor.

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Behind the scenes - Carleton Carpenter, Ray Collins, Burt Lancaster, Joanne Dru, and John Ireland, 1950-06-14

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1000.048.3.032
Scope and Contents

Group of actors, some sitting on a log fence, in costume between takes.

Original metadata along the side indicates this is photograph number 29 in the set.

Dates: 1950-06-14

Behind the scenes - Carleton Carpenter, Ray Collins, Joanne Dru, and John Ireland, 1950-06-14

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 1000.048.3.053
Scope and Contents

Original metadata along the side indicates this is photograph number 36 in the set.

Dates: 1950-06-14

Costume test - Ray Collins as Arch Strobie, 1950-06-12

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1000.048.1.044
Scope and Contents

Collins in costume posing in front of an indoor studio set. Handwritten note at the bottom reads "Sc. 24 thru 26".

Original metadata along the side indicates that this is photograph number 99 in the set.

Dates: 1950-06-12

Costume test - Ray Collins as Arch Strobie, 1950-06-14

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1000.048.1.045
Scope and Contents

Collins in costume leaning against an outdoor log fence. Handwritten note at the bottom reads "Sc. 46 thru 52".

Original metadata along the side indicates that this is photograph number 11 in the set.

Dates: 1950-06-14

Costume test - Ray Collins as Arch Strobie, 1950-06-12

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1000.048.1.047
Scope and Contents

Collins in costume standing on a wooden sidewalk next to an outdoor set. His mustache has been shaved off. Handwritten notes across the surface read "Red and green" and "Sc. 157".

Original metadata along the side indicates that this is photograph number 57 of the set.

Dates: 1950-06-12

Costume test - Robert Walker and Ray Collins as Lee Strobie and Arch Strobie, 1950-06-15

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: 1000.048.1.046
Scope and Contents

Walker and Collins in costume, leaning against a log fence in front of a barn, apparently in the middle of a scene. Handwritten notes over the surface read "Red and green [with arrow pointing to Collins]" and "Sc. 112 thru 116 - 157".

Original metadata along the side indicates that this is photograph number 54 in the set.

Dates: 1950-06-15

Production shot - Burt Lancaster, Carleton Carpenter, Ray Collins, and others, 1950-06-30

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1000.048.2.028
Scope and Contents

Meeting scene where Collins is pointing at a map with one of his crutches. Handwritten note at the bottom reads "151".

Original metadata indicates this is photograph number 208 in the set.

Dates: 1950-06-30

Production shot - Joanne Dru, Ray Collins, and Robert Walker, 1950-07-01

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1000.048.2.003
Content Description From the Collection: Collection of 458 black and white reference photographs and stills, 311 of which are contained in 32 full or partial contact sheets, documenting cast members, wardrobe, hair, and makeup shots for the western film, Vengeance Valley.The script for Vengeance Valley was written by Irving Ravetch and based on the novel by Luke Short. The film starred Burt Lancaster, Robert Walker, Joanne Dru, Sally Forrest, John Ireland and Hugh O'Brian. It was directed by Richard Thorpe with George...
Dates: 1950-07-01

Production shot - Ray Collins and Joanne Dru, 1950-06-12

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1000.048.2.029
Scope and Contents

Long-distance shot of the two watching a group of men herding cattle out of a pen or holding area. Handwritten note at the bottom reads "156 x 1".

Original metadata along the side indicates this is photograph number 53 in the set.

Dates: 1950-06-12

Production shot - Ray Collins and Joanne Dru, 1950-06-12

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: 1000.048.2.030
Scope and Contents

Close-up shot of the two leaning against a log fence. Handwritten note at the bottom reads "157".

Original metadata along the side indicates this is photograph number 54 in the set.

Dates: 1950-06-12

Additional filters:

Type
Archival Object 17
Collection 1
 
Subject
Motion picture actors and actresses 1
Motion pictures. 1
Special Collections -- Manuscripts -- Films 1
Vengeance valley (Motion picture : 1951) 1
Western films 1