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George E. Marshall papers, 1937-1969

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Marshall, George E.
Title
George E. Marshall papers
Dates
1937-1969 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.45 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
03368
Summary
Papers of an American actor, screenwriter, producer, and film and television director.
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

George E. Marshall (1891-1975) was an American actor, screenwriter, producer, film and television director active through the first six decades of movie history. He began as an actor in 1916 and within a year he moved on to writing and directing. The majority of his early assignments were two-reel westerns and adventure serials. In the 1920's, Marshall worked with cowboy star Tom Mix and then became a comedy specialist for Mack Sennett. At Fox, he served as supervising director on the studio's comedic output between 1925 and 1930. At the beginning of the sound era, Marshall joined Hal Roach and directed comedies with Thelma Todd, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Economic conditions forced a downsizing at Roach, and Marshall returned to Fox in 1934, staying there for four years, then worked at Universal (1939-40) and Paramount (1942-50 and 1952-54). One of his biggest critical and financial successes was the classic western Destry Rides Again (1939). Freelancing over the next two decades, Marshall turned out three vehicles for Glenn Ford: a western, The Sheepman (1958); and two comedies The Gazebo (1959) and Advance to the Rear (1964). He was one of three directors assigned individual segments of How the West Was Won (1962). Towards the end of his career he directed episodes of the television series Daniel Boone (1964) and Here's Lucy (1968). Marshall retired from the film industry in 1972.

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Content Description

The collection includes newspaper clippings, photographs of movie personalities and publicity stills, and scripts and story outlines for movies and television shows, such as the Here's Lucy series.

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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 George E. Marshall at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from George E. Marshall in 1970.

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
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