View XML QR Code

Lou Breslow papers, 1914-1967

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Breslow, Lou
Title
Lou Breslow papers
Dates
1914-1967 (inclusive)
Quantity
5.40 cubic feet (12 boxes)
Collection Number
02597
Summary
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.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
Return to Top

Historical Note

Breslow, a screenwriter, began writing in 1929. He specialized in comedy and wrote for many silent and later talking films, including Laurel & Hardy. Breslow wrote several films for the Dionne Quintuplets and co-wrote "Bedtime for Bonzo." He also wrote and directed movie shorts including a series featuring Babe Ruth, and later wrote for television.

Return to Top

Content Description

Scripts for movies and television shows written by Breslow including the Babe Ruth shorts, along with miscellaneous related correspondence and agreements. There is also a 16 mm film of the 1912 Fatty Arbuckle motion picture, "Fatty Joins the Force," in which Breslow appeared.

Return to Top

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.

Return to Top

Administrative Information

Preservation Note

System Requirements

Fatty joins the force -- Film -- 16 mm..

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Lou Breslow at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

Return to Top

Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    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.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Comedy films -- United States.
  • Motion picture authorship.
  • Silent films.
  • Television authorship.
  • Television programs -- United States.
  • Television scripts.

Personal Names

  • Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Motion pictures.
  • Scripts.

Occupations

  • Screenwriters.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Breslow, Lou -- A-Haunting we will go! (Motion picture)
    • Breslow, Lou -- Five of a kind (Motion picture)
    • Breslow, Lou -- Great guns (Motion picture)
    • Breslow, Lou -- Hollywood cavalcade (Motion picture)
Loading...
Loading...