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Al Christie papers, 1913-1974 (bulk 1916-1937)

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Christie, Al, 1886-1951
Title
Al Christie papers
Dates
1913-1974 (bulk 1916-1937) (inclusive)
Quantity
4.88 cubic ft. (11 boxes)
Collection Number
05334
Summary
Production files and publicity materials primarily for Christie Film Company silent films.
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

Al Christie started working for the Nestor Film Company in 1909. Nestor was based in New Jersey, but in 1911 Christie moved to California to open a studio for Nestor on the west coast. This was the first movie studio in Hollywood. Al Christie founded Christie Film Company with his brother Charles Christie in 1916. The company was best known for producing Christie Comedies. Many of these productions were two-reel shorts, but the company also produced full-length features. Christie Film Company ceased production in 1933.

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Content Description

The collection contains scripts, story outlines, publicity materials and synopses. The scripts include "Divorce Made Easy", "Charley's Aunt", "College Cuties", "Loose Relations", and others. Also included are photographs of actors (including Dorothy Devore) and stills from movies, (including "The Nervous Wreck"). In addition there is a scrapbook of publicity for Betty Compson, a Christie Comedy star.

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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.

Alternative Forms Available

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of select portions of this collection are available at: https://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~88~88.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Al Christie at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Dorothy Devore in 1974-1976.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in December 2011

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- United States
  • Motion pictures -- United States
  • Silent films --United States

Personal Names

  • Christie, Charles
  • Compson, Betty, 1897-1974
  • Devore, Dorothy, 1899-1976

Corporate Names

  • Christie Film Company

Form or Genre Terms

  • Scripts

Processed by D. Claudia Thompson
2011

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