AHJ_ah08660 Inventory of the Ernest Laszlo papers1927-1983 Laszlo (Ernest) papers Processed by Andrew Worth University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
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2013

University of Wyoming

 Finding aid encoded by Ann Mulfort August 2013 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Laszlo, Ernest. Ernest Laszlo papers 1927-1983 08660 6.85 cubic feet (7 boxes) University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English Papers and memorabilia of a Hollywood cinematographer. Biography of Ernest Laszlo

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.

 Scope and Content

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.

 Access Restrictions

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

 Copyright Information

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

 Related Materials

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

 Acquisition Information

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

 Processing Information

The collection was processed by Andrew Worth in October 2013.

 Preferred Citation

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

 Access Terms Cinematographers -- United States -- 20th century. Cinematography -- United States -- 20th century. Motion pictures -- United States -- 20th century. Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Performing Arts. Scrapbooks. <?xm-replace_text {Title as Subject}?> <?xm-replace_text {Title as Subject}?> Container List Series I. Professional Files and Scrapbooks

Sub-series 1. Scrapbooks

4 Scrapbook 1955-1969 4 Scrapbook 1966-1979 3 Scrapbook 1957-1975 3 Scrapbook 1930-1955 2 Photo Book 1959 6 Miscellaneous Photographs 1930s Sub-series 2. Subject Files and Correspondence

2 Biographical information undated 2 Honoring of our Pioneer Member 1972-1978 2 Ormond and Nicholson: Public Relations 1973-1976 2 Correspondence: Thank You Notes 1948-1983 2 ASC. Business letters and correspondence 1972-1974 2 Interview transcript and Filmography note undated 2 Correspondence: Thank You Notes 1968-1981 2 Filmex Plus and Japanese Visit 1973-1980 6 Main Committee, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 1978-1981 Sub-series 3. Printed Material Related to Cinematography

6 Scientific or Technical Awards: Demonstrations 1977 6 Scientific or Technical Awards: Entries 1977 6 Scientific or Technical Awards: Demonstrations 1978 6 50 Golden Years of Oscar: The Official History of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 1979 6 Academy Awards: 1979 Oscar Annual 1979 6 The Hollywood Reporter 1968 7 Various printed materials related to Hollywood, the Oscars and cinematography 1944-1983 7 First edition commemorative postage stamp in honor of W.C. Fields 1980 Series II. Screenplays

1 The Moon is Blue 1952 1 Stalag 17 1952 1 News is Made at Night 1955 1 Inherit the Wind 1960 1 It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World 1962 1 Four for Texas 1963 1 Ship of Fools 1964 1 Fantistic Voyage 1965 2 Star! 1967 1 Airport 1969 2 Love Sweet Love 1974 1 Logan's Run 1975 2 A Star is Born 1975 2 Hammett 1979 2 That Championship Season 1980 Series III. Artifacts

5 Certificate of Nomination for Award: Black and White Cinematography "Inherit the Wind" 1960 5 Certificate of Nomination for Award: Black and White Cinematography "Judgment at Nuremberg" 1961 5 Certificate of Nomination for Award: Color Cinematography "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World 1963 5 Certificate of Nomination for Award: Black and White Cinematography "Ship of Fools" 1965 5 Certificate of Nomination for Award: Color Cinematography "Fantastic Voyage" 1966 5 Certificate of Nomination for Award: Cinematography "Star!" 1968 5 Certificate of Nomination for Award: Cinematography "Airport" 1970 5 Certificate of Nomination for Award: Cinematography "Logan's Run" 1976 5 Limelight Award 1961 2 Various awards and gifts for gradification undated 6 Various awards and gifts for gradification undated 2 American Society of Cinematopgraphers President Plaque 1972-1974 5 American Society of Cinematopgraphers membership plaque 1943 5 Ernest Laszlo: Awards and Certificates 1927-1983 5 Photograph plaques of Ernest Laszlo 1965-1980