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Ernest Laszlo papers, 1927-1983

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Laszlo, Ernest.
Title
Ernest Laszlo papers
Dates
1927-1983 (inclusive)
Quantity
6.85 cubic feet (7 boxes)
Collection Number
08660
Summary
Papers and memorabilia of a Hollywood cinematographer.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Ernest Laszlo (1898-1984) was a well known cinematographer during the twentieth century. A native of Budapest, Hungary, Laszlo went to work in the American movie industry in 1926 and was the cinematographer for numerous popular movies between the 1920s and 1970s, including "Stalag 17" (1953), "Inherit the Wind" (1960), "Ship of Fools" (1965), and "Airport" (1970). He won an Oscar for Best Cinematography for "Ship of Fools" in 1966. In addition to his work as a cinematographer, Laszlo was an active member of the American Society of Cinematographers and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

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Content Description

Collection contains screenplays for motion pictures Laszlo worked on, including "Stalag 17", "Inherit the Wind", "Ship of Fools", and "Airport". Also included are subject files, which contain correspondence, clippings, minutes, speech manuscripts, notes, press releases, and reports. In addition there are four scrapbooks (including one concerning his Oscar for "Ship of Fools"), a production schedule for Laszlo's last movie "The Domino Principle" (1977), a photograph book, and photographs of Laszlo. There are also printed materials concerning Laszlo and his work. Award plaques and award certificates are in this collection as well.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Ernest Laszlo at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The material was received from Joan Petralia in 1984 and 2010.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Andrew Worth in October 2013.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Cinematographers -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Cinematography -- United States -- 20th century.
  • Motion pictures -- United States -- 20th century.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Scrapbooks.

Processed by Andrew Worth
2013

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