Summary Information

Title: George Seaton Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1934-1975

Creator:

• Seaton, George, 1911-1979

Call Number: U.S. Mss 75AN

Quantity: 11.6 c.f. (29 archives boxes)

Repository:

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

Papers of an Academy Award winning screenwriter, director, and producer, reflecting his work in the film industry. Extensive production files for several of Seaton's films include scripts and drafts, correspondence, research material, budgets, cast and crew lists, call sheets, music, production reports, publicity, set designs, shooting schedules, and reviews. Films represented include Airport, The Bridges at Toko-Ri, The Counterfeit Traitor, The Country Girl (which won an Academy Award in 1954), A Day at the Races, Little Boy Lost, Miracle on 34th Street (winner of an Academy Award in 1947), A Night at the Opera, The Pleasure of His Company, Showdown, Song of Bernadette, 36 Hours, What's So Bad About Feeling Good?, and others. Of special interest are the research notes and correspondence for The Counterfeit Spy and 36 Hours which detail Seaton's attempt to accurately portray World War II espionage activities.

Note:

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Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0075an

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