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Louis C. Brandt papers, 1941-1976 (bulk 1960-1971)

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Brandt, Louis C.
Title
Louis C. Brandt papers
Dates
1941-1976 (bulk 1960-1971) (inclusive)
Quantity
7.65 cubic ft. (17 boxes)
Collection Number
6800
Summary
Louis C. Brandt was a movie director and producer. This collection contains materials related to his professional activities and includes items related to specific projects Brandt worked on.
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

Brandt was a film producer and director who worked for many production companies in New York, California and Europe. He worked on promotional and educational films, commercials and feature films. Several of the films Brandt worked on were productions of Samuel Bronston, an American producer that pioneered the practice of filming movies overseas to reduce the costs. He also worked with Philip Yordan, a prominent American screenwriter and producer, and Frank Capra, an American director. Brandt was involved with the production of the television series "Adventures of Superman" in 1952.

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Content Description

The collection contains budgets, schedules and other production materials for projects Brandt was involved with. Screenplays and teleplays are included, as well as a small amount of professional correspondence. Materials about overseas studio facilities and a small amount of biographical information about Brandt and actors he worked with are in the 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 Louis C. Brandt at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Janet Brandt in 1977.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in October 2013.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Motion pictures -- Production and direction.

Personal Names

  • Bronston, Samuel
  • Yordan, Philip, 1914-2003
  • Capra, Frank, 1897-1991

Corporate Names

  • Samuel Bronston Productions, Inc.

Titles within the Collection

  • Battle of the Bulge (motion picture: 1965)
  • El Cid (motion picture: 1961)
  • King of Kings (motion picture: 1961)
  • Superman (Television program : 1952-1957)

Processed by Shaun Hayes
2013

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