A.B. Guthrie, Jr. Shane Script, 1950-1951
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Guthrie, A.B., Jr. (Alfred Bertram), 1901-1991
- Title
- A.B. Guthrie, Jr. Shane Script
- Dates
- 1950-1951 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .25 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 12763
- Summary
- A.B. (Alfred Bertram) Guthrie, Jr. was an American writer and historian known for writing western stories. Collection contains a script by A.B. Guthrie, Jr. and script outlines for the film, Shane (1953).
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
A.B. (Alfred Bertram) Guthrie, Jr. was an American writer and historian known for writing western stories. He is best known for his Pulitzer Prize novel The Way West (1950) and his Academy Award nominated screenplay, Shane.
Shane was a 1953 American Western film from Paramount Pictures that followed a skilled gunfighter with a mysterious past who settled in Wyoming sometime after the Civil War, ultimately helping the local people to fight against a ruthless cattle baron. The film is noted for its landscape cinematography, editing, performances, and contributions to the genre. The picture was produced and directed by George Stevens from a screenplay by A. B. Guthrie Jr., based on the 1949 novel of the same name by Jack Schaefer. Shane stars Alan Ladd and Jean Arthur.
Content Description
This collection contains a script by A.B. Guthrie, Jr. and script outlines for the film, Shane (1953).
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsA.B. Guthrie Jr. Papers, American Literature Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Cloud Hill Books in June 2020.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Krist Jessup in May 2021.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Screenplay script: Shane by A.B. Guthrie, Jr.Dates: July 18, 1951Container: Box 1
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Description: Step outline by Michael WilsonDates: March 15, 1950Container: Box 1
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Description: Revised outline by Michael WilsonDates: April 7, 1950Container: Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Motion picture authorship
- Motion pictures
- Western films
Corporate Names
- Paramount Pictures Corporation
Form or Genre Terms
- Screenplays
Titles within the Collection
- Shane (Motion picture)
