Summary Information

Title: Walter F. Wanger Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1908-1967

Creator:

• Wanger, Walter F., 1894-1968

Call Number: U.S. Mss 136AN; Disc 195A; Tape 1035A; Micro 966; Micro 1042

Quantity: 96.4 c.f. (13 archives boxes, 92 record center cartons), 10 reels of microfilm (35mm), 1 reel of microfilm (16mm), 2 disc recordings, 4 tape recordings, 26 films, and 3 items of memorabilia

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society Archives / Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
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Archival Locations:

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Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

Abstract:

Personal and family papers, business records, and film production files of Walter Wanger, a successful independent motion picture producer most active from 1930 to 1960, and of Walter Wanger Pictures, Inc., Walter Wanger Productions, Inc., and other corporate ventures. Among the motion pictures for which Wanger was most well-known are Cleopatra (which ultimately ended his career), the Academy Award winning film on the death penalty I Want to Live!, The Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Riot in Cell Block 11.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0136an

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