Hugh Mills Papers, 1923-1971

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Summary

Creators:
Mills, Hugh
Abstract:
Hugh Mills (1906-1971) was a British playwright and novelist. His most widely known work is the novel Prudence and the pill, for which he also adapted the screenplay. The collection consists of Mills' manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, ephemera, and memorabilia. Manuscripts include Angels in love, As you are, The early doors, House by the lake, In pursuit of evil, Laughter in court, Little glass clock, Madame Aubrey and the police, Madame Aubrey dines with death, Prudence and the pill, and notes and synopses of other works. Memorabilia includes French identification cards, immigration documents, residency card, photograph, biographical notes, and internment documents.
Extent:
13 boxes (6.5 linear ft.) 1 carton (1 linear ft.) 1 oversize box
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, ephemera, and memorabilia of British playwright and novelist Hugh Mills. Manuscripts include Angels in love, As you are, The early doors, House by the lake, In pursuit of evil, Laughter in court, Little glass clock, Madame Aubrey and the police, Madame Aubrey dines with death, Prudence and the pill, and notes and synopses of other works. Memorabilia includes French identification cards, immigration documents, residency card, photographs, biographical notes, and internment documents.

Biographical / historical:

Hugh Mills, the British playwright and novelist, was born in 1906; his first comedy Laughter in court was produced in London by Charles B. Cochran in 1936; later he worked in Hollywood before moving to Paris shortly prior to World War II; in 1952 he returned to London, continuing to write plays, stories and novels, including several novels of detective fiction published under the pseudonym Hugh Travers; his most widely known work is the novel Prudence and the pill, for which he also adapted the screenplay; he died in 1971.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
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