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William Beaudine Papers, 1912-1980
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Beaudine, William, 1892-1970
- Title
- William Beaudine Papers
- Dates
- 1912-1980 (inclusive)19121980
- Quantity
- cubic ft. (1 document box, 1 slim document box, 1 F17 box)
- Collection Number
- 08746
- Summary
- William Beaudine was a movie and television director who directed Mary Pickford and Lassie. The collection includes biographical information, photographs, and scripts and story outlines.
- Repository
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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
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
William Beaudine (1892-1970) began his career in films in 1909 in New York as property man for D.W. Griffith. He went to Hollywood in 1915 and directed his first film at the age of 22. He created silent films in the 1920s, directing Mary Pickford and other stars of the era. Later he directed W.C. Fields in The Old Fashioned Way. Some of his less prestigious films were Billy the Kid Versus Dracula and Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter. He worked for Disney Studios creating both movies and television episodes. In later years he was best known as the director of Lassie. In addition to directing, Beaudine occasionally acted and wrote screenplays, often under the name of William X. Crowley.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains biographical information on William Beaudine; photographs of Beaudine and publicity stills from silent pictures; and scripts and story outlines, many by Beaudine.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe family retains copyrights. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, William Beaudine Papers, 1912-1980, Collection Number 08746, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by William Beaudine at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe papers were donated by Wendy Marshall and Lucille Warden in August, 1984.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D.C. Thompson in February 2004.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Newspaper Clippings, 1956-1980Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 1
Periodicals, 1927-1969Return to Top
Container(s): Folders 2-3
Photographs, ca. 1922-1967Return to Top
Container(s): Folders 4-6
William Beaudine, Mary Pickford, Sally O’Neil, publicity stills
Scripts and Story Outlines:Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 7 | Be Your Age, by William X. Crowley |
1955 |
| Folder | |||
| 8 | The Bronx Cheer, by Sally Winters |
no date | |
| 9 | The Bullfighter Was a Lady, by William X. Crowley |
ca. 1955 | |
| Folders | |||
| 10-14 | Crime of the Century, by Florence Ryerson and Brian Marlow |
1932 | |
| Folder | |||
| 15 | The Great Junction Hotel, no author |
no date | |
| 16 | The Grootman Case, by Walter Maria Espe |
no date | |
| 17 | In the Bag, no author, directed by William Beaudine |
1933 | |
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | no dates | |
| Folders | |||
| 2-3 | Lassie: Senor Coyote, by William Beaudine |
1960 | |
| Folder | |||
| 4 | Lassie: Timmy’s Pretty Kitty/Cully’s New Pet/Skunk Story, by William Beaudine |
1960 | |
| 5 | The Narrow Street, by Edwin Bateman Morris |
no date | |
| 6 | A Theme Song (Mack Sennett Talking Picture No. 379), directed by William Beaudine |
1930 | |
| 7 | “The Silent Films of William Beaudine,” Research dossier for American Film Institute Oral History Department, by Kevin Brownlow |
ca. 1971 | |
Silent Movie Posters:Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 1 | 1913 | |
| Folder | |||
| 2 | Bill Boggs’s Windfall/A Day’s Outing |
1912 | |
| 3 | The Birthday Ring |
1913 | |
| 4 | Brothers |
1913 | |
| 5 | A Bunch of Flowers |
1914 | |
| 6 | Come Seben, Leben/Papa’s Baby |
1913 | |
| 7 | Pa Says/While the Count Goes Bathing |
1913 | |
| 8 | A Ragtime Romance/The Cure |
1913 | |
| 9 | The Sheriff’s Baby |
1913 | |
| 10 | The Stolen Bride |
1913 | |
| 11 | An “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” Troupe/A Lesson to Mashers |
1913 | |
Additional Container ListsReturn to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion pictures--Production and direction--United States.
- Motion pictures--United States.
- Television programs--United States.
- Television--Production and direction--United States.
Form or Genre Terms
Occupations
Other Creators
Processed by D.C. Thompson
2005
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