Amerigo Serrao Papers, 1915-1960
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Amerigo Serrao Papers
- Dates
- 1915-1960 (inclusive)19151960
- Quantity
- 2 linear feet, (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- MSS 221
- Summary
- The Amerigo Serrao Papers contain scripts, synopses, and newspaper clippings that highlight his film projects. Also included are articles about the Italian film industry, photos of the Serrao family, and correspondence between Serrao and Nell Shipman.
- Repository
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Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is available for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Amerigo Serrao (d.1960) was born in Italy. After serving with the British in World War I, Serrao began acting. This led to a career in the English film industry. In the 1920's, Serrao moved to the United States and began directing and producing films. During his career, Serrao's aliases included: Arthur Varney, Peter Lee Varney, Grover Lee, and Peter Locke. As Arthur Varney, Serrao is creditied with such films as Almost a Divorce and The Eternal Feminine. Serrao was the companion of fellow film maker Nell Shipman for twenty years.
Content Description
The Amerigo Serrao Papers contain scripts, synopses, and newspaper clippings that highlight his film projects. Also included are articles about the Italian film industry, photos of the Serrao family, and correspondence between Serrao and Nell Shipman.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[item description], Amerigo Serrao Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: List of Serrao's filmsDates: 1931Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Amerigo Serrao's personal stationeryContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Newspaper clippingsDates: 1915-1934Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Film contractsDates: 1953Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Fragonard skeleton synopsisContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Among Those Present skeleton synopsisContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Martindales skeleton synopsisDates: 1935Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Story listContainer: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: To Victorine! skeleton synopsisDates: 1935Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Those Who Dare! skeleton synopsisDates: 1928Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: The Fifth American filesDates: 1960Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: A March for These States by Nell ShipmanContainer: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Aquavista filesDates: 1958Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Paddy the Next Best Thing scriptContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Loyalty synopsisContainer: Box 1, Folder 16
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Description: Swamp Star by Nell ShipmanContainer: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Upon this Premise script by Nell ShipmanDates: 1949-1950Container: Box 1, Folder 18
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Description: Just a Little Song sheet music from The Road to FortuneDates: 1930Container: Box 1, Folder 19
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Description: The Eternal Feminine sheet musicDates: 1931Container: Box 1, Folder 20
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Description: Film editing machine catalogContainer: Box 1, Folder 21
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1935-1960Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: Correspondence with Nell ShipmanContainer: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Newspaper ClippingsDates: 1960Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Hand Drawn ComicContainer: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: Photo of scene from IntoleranceDates: 1915Container: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: Photocopies of photosContainer: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: Photos of girls and dollsContainer: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: Photo of script re-write with Monty BanksContainer: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Photo of Amerigo with the Monty Banks Co.Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Photos believed to be Amerigo's childrenContainer: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: Photos believed to be Italian grandparentsContainer: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: Photos believed to be Serrao's parentsContainer: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: Photos of the set of MessalinaContainer: Box 2, Folder 7
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Description: Unidentified photosContainer: Box 2, Folder 8
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Description: Photos of Amerigo at various agesContainer: Box 2, Folder 9
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Description: Photos of family in ItalyContainer: Box 2, Folder 10-13
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Description: Serrao Family CrestContainer: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: Serrao family photosContainer: Box 3, Folder 2-3
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Description: ScrapbooksDates: 1916-1931Container: Box 3, Folder 4-6
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion picture industry
- Performing Arts
Form or Genre Terms
- Motion pictures
Occupations
- Actors
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