Albert Zugsmith papers, 1929-1985

A scrapbook of clippings related to the Smith Davis Corporation (described as “an enterprise devoted to brokerage in the sale, leasing and financing of newspapers, radio and television stations” – Zugsmith v. Davis, 108 F. Supp. 913 (S.D.N.Y. 1952)), where Zugsmith worked before he began producing films. Also includes clippings of Zugsmith’s newspaper column “Boardway and Broadway.” Many of the clippings are loose.

In a scrapbook labeled “C.” Includes press releases and, as inserts, eight lobby cards for “Invasion, U.S.A.”

In a scrapbook labeled “B.” Includes movie pressbooks. Some of the clippings have come loose from the pages.

Includes clippings about and promotional materials for “Invasion, U.S.A.”

In a scrapbook labeled “D.”

In a scrapbook labeled “A.”

Includes clippings about “The Incredible Shrinking Man.”

Includes a note from the author to Zugsmith: “Thank you for your information in the formative stages of this report. See the first few pages for an interpretation of our conversations.”

Includes as an insert a 1958 note from Geoffrey Shurlock, then head of the Motion Picture Production Code, to Z about “The Ladykiller,” a story about George Cvek, published in the magazine by Judge Martin M. Frank.

Nine issues, including six copies of an issue that features a review of the film “Night of the Quarter Moon.”

Four copies of an issue that features a photospread on “The Beat Generation.”

“The Andersonville Trial,” “Duel of Angels,” “Five Finger Exercise,” “The Miracle Worker,” and “The Tenth Man.”

MGM inter-office memos.

Includes a letter from Zugsmith to Nancy Sinatra.

Includes a story synopsis titled “The Long Chain.”

Correspondence regarding a letter to the DGA by Jo Anne Meredith about Zugsmith’s conduct during the shooting of “The Great Space Adventure” in the Philippines. In a letter to Joe Youngerman of the DGA, Zugsmith referred to Meredith’s statements as “defamatory and slanderous.”

Breach-of-contract claim.

Figueroa was the cinematographer on “The Chinese Room” and “The Phantom Gunslinger.”

Mostly regarding possible radio-station, television-station, and newspaper purchases.

Includes photos of and correspondence regarding the immigration status of actor Helen Mu Hung.

Breach-of-contract claim.

Includes a document, from The Research Institute of America, Inc., titled “10 Ways to Draw Tax-Sheltered Money from the Company.”

Includes a letter from attorney Louis Nizer regarding a dispute between Paramount and some of its stockholders, including Zugsmith.

A letter, signed by Mansfield, stating that she would appear in the never-filmed “The Man Who Grew Younger.” See also “Famous Players Corp. v. Jayne Mansfield” in the series “Legal.”

Miller worked for Zugsmith at Famous Players Corp. Includes notes and clippings.

Some of the documents refer to the film as “Bay of St. Michel” or “Pattern for Plunder.” See also “QQQQ Corporation v. Herts Lion International Corp.” in the series “Legal.”

Includes a short telegram from Mamie Van Doren.

Includes clippings and a “report on percentage engagement” for a drive-in in New London, CT.

Includes copies of "Codified Basic Agreement of 1952 and 1956 Supplement," "Memorandum Agreement of 1960," and "Digest of Screen Actors Guild Contracts."

Includes photos.

Two letters to Z from Stewart, who had previously been the Defense Department’s chief investigator, as well as clippings that mention Stewart.

A short note from Welles to Zugsmith.

Includes financial documents and agreements.

Includes three short notes from Joan Crawford.

Includes letters from Dorothy Malone and Russ Tamblyn, as well as a letter from Zugsmith to Mamie Van Doren.