Mildred Freed Alberg Papers, 1938-1978 (bulk 1953-1978)

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Series: Hot Millions
Scope and Content Note: Theatrical motion picture produced by Milberg Enterprises in England and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1968, based on the true story “The Wily Wilby” by St. Clair McKelway, originally published in The New Yorker, then reprinted in True Tales from the Annals of Crime and Rascality (New York: Random House, 1951).
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Correspondence between Mildred Freed Alberg and various agents, film directors, actors, regarding script, production, casting opportunities, 1956-1964
Note: See also correspondence in Norman Corwin Projects.
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Computer accounting and embezzlement clippings, including New York Times, circa 1944
Note: Includes off-print of “The Wily Wilby” from True Tales from the Annals of Crime and Rascality.
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Wily Wilby outlines for film
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The Wily Wilby, A True Tale of Crime & Rascality ... / screenplay by Norman Corwin: revised typescript, undated
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Correspondence between Mildred Freed Alberg and various writers, 1964-1965
Note: Writers include John Vlahos, Sherwin Bash, George Bellak, Ian Hunter, George Wells, Larry Marks, Sidney Carroll, S.J. Perelman, Ronald Alexander, William Fay, Sol Saks, Phil Davis, among others considered for writing the script of “Wily Wilby,” eventually rejected in favor of Ira Wallach; also lists of possible writers with outlines of their careers.
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George Beck material and correspondence, 1965
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Ira Wallach outlines and scenes, 1965 April 22
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Ira Wallach notes and draft scripts, 1965, undated
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Ira Wallach scripts (continued)
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Wily Wilby budget proposals, proposed shooting schedule, draft contracts, list of settings
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Wily Wilby contracts, 1964-1967
Note: Contracts with Ira Wallach, George Beck, Norman Corwin, release from William Morris Agency, option on literary property from St. Clair McKelway, and various draft contracts of these agreements.
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MGM contracts and agreements, 1966-1967
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Single picture agreement between Milberg Theatrical Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer regarding Hot Millions, 1968 October
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Correspondence and agreements, between Milberg, MGM, and Pavor S.A. regarding purchase of the rights to Dominic Torr's novel Diplomatic Cover in relation to the production of Hot Millions, 1967
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Contract between Pavor S.A. and Milberg Theatrical Productions regarding Peter Ustinov's appearance in Hot Millions, 1968
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Hot Millions actors contracts between Milberg, Lynn Redgrave, and Peter Ustinov
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Hot Millions Metro and Golden Arrow contracts and related correspondence, 1967-1969
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Pre-production meeting minutes, production budgets, set lists, English, Irish and French location lists, and other pre-production papers, 1967
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MGM statement of Milberg Theatrical Productions participation in Hot Millions, 1967 December 28