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Orson Welles notes and screenplay relating to Citizen Kane
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Title
Orson Welles notes and screenplay relating to Citizen Kane, 1940.
Physical Description
0.21 linear feet (1 box)
Language
English
Notes
Stamped on front covers: "Please return to RKO Story files" and "1239."
In English.
Provenance
Purchased from Cloud Hill Books on the Edwin J. Beinecke Book Fund, 2018.
Organization
Arranged alphabetically.
Access and use
This material is open for research.
Biographical / Historical Note
Orson Welles (1915-1985), American actor, writer, director, and producer in theater, radio, and film.
Summary
"Notes on first draft script of 'Kane'," typescript carbon, dating from 30 April through 2 May, 1940, and screenplay, typescript carbon, "2nd draft continuity," dated 16 May, 1940 on cover, but including revision pages through 15 June, 1940 for the 1941 film, Citizen Kane. Screenplay written in collaboration with Herman J. Mankiewicz for the film produced and directed by Welles, distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, and starring Welles, Joseph Cotton, Dorothy Comingore, and others.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
October 03, 2018
References
Orson Welles Notes and Screenplay Relating to Citizen Kane. Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Cite as
Orson Welles Notes and Screenplay Relating to Citizen Kane. Yale Collection of American Literature, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Screenplays.
Occupation
Motion picture producers and directors United States 20th century.
Screenwriters United States 20th century.
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