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Title: Robert Rossen Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1934-1965
Collection number: 87
Origination: Rossen, Robert
Extent: 14 boxes (6 linear ft.)
Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575
Shelf location: Held at SRLF. Please contact the Performing Arts Special Collections for paging information.
Language:
English.
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Robert Rossen Papers, 1934-1965. (Collection 87). Performing Arts Special Collections, Young
Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
Rossen was born in New York, NY, Mar. 16, 1908; he began his career for the NY stage;
moved to Hollywood (1939) as a contract writer for Warner Brothers and by the late 1940s
was firmly established as the creator of some of America's most acclaimed films; his
involvement with the Communist Party led to a subpoena from the House Un-American
Activities Committee (1947); after "naming names" (1953), Rossen was allowed to continue
working, but never returned to Hollywood, choosing instead to work in other locations; he
won an Academy Award for Best Picture (1949) with "All the King's Men"; his numerous
credits include such films as "The Roaring Twenties" (1939), "The Hustler," and "Lilith"
(both 1964); died Feb. 18, 1966.
Collection consists of materials related to the career of American writer, producer, and
director Robert Rossen. Includes various versions of scripts, notes and research
material, clippings, stills, and posters. Includes material from numerous projects
including the motion pictures "Alexander The Great" (1956), "All The King's Men" (1949),
"Body And Soul" (1947), "The Brave Bulls" (1950), "They Came To Cordura" (1959), "Edge Of
Darkness" (1942), "The Hustler" (1961), "Lilith" (1964), and "The Sea Wolf" (1941), and
the stage plays "The Body Beautiful," "The Cool World," "Corner Pocket," and a project
titled "Cocoa Beach." Includes some personal photographs.
Rossen, Robert, 1908-1966--Archives.
Screenwriters--United States--Archival resources.
Motion picture producers and directors--United States--Archival resources.