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COLLECTION Identifier: MS Thr 360

Frank Yablans papers concerning Mommie dearest

Overview

Screenplay by American screenwriter Frank Yablans as well as shooting sequences and schedules for the movie Mommie dearest.

Dates

  • Creation: 1980-1981

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.

Extent

.5 linear feet (1 box)

Includes typescripts of the screenplay Mommie dearest by Frank Yablans, Frank Perry, and Abraham Polonsky, with annotations in the hand of William Alfred as well as shooting sequences and schedules for the film. Also includes a typescript of Ronald Harwood's television script Evita! first lady, based on the book by John Barnes, with annotations in the hand of Alfred.

Biographical / Historical

Yablans (b. 1935) is an American screenwriter and producer. William Alfred was a playwright and Harvard University professor.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically

Physical Location

b

Immediate Source of Acquisition

*81M-18. Presented by William Alfred , 31 Athens Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138; received: 1981 September 30.

Title
Yablans, Frank. Frank Yablans papers concerning Mommie dearest: Guide.
Author
Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
Language of description
und
EAD ID
hou00445

Repository Details

Part of the Houghton Library Repository

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