Lou Breslow papers, 1914-1967
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Breslow, Lou
- Title
- Lou Breslow papers
- Dates
- 1914-1967 (inclusive)19141967
- Quantity
- 5.40 cubic feet (12 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 02597
- Summary
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
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.
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.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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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.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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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
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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)
