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Melvin Frank papers

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Melvin Frank papers 503 1 Descriptive Summary Title: Melvin Frank papers Date (inclusive): circa 1962-1975 Collection number: 503 Creator: Frank, Melvin Extent: 1 linear feet of papers. Repository: Margaret Herrick Library. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Languages: English Access Available by appointment only. Publication rights Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library. Preferred Citation Melvin Frank papers, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Acquisition Information Gift of Elizabeth Frank, 1998-2002 Biography Melvin Frank was an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He was a frequent collaborator of writer Norman Panama. Frank received four Academy Award nominations in the writing category. Collection Scope and Content Summary The Melvin Frank papers span the years circa 1962-1975 and encompass one linear foot. The collection consists of production material for A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (1966), including financial and legal material. There is publicity material only for THE ROAD TO HONG KONG (1962). In addition, there is one file with biographical and credit information on Frank, publicity and reviews for THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE (1975), and miscellaneous material. Arrangement Arranged in the following series: Not arranged in series. Indexing Terms Frank, Melvin , 1913-1988--Archives. directors producers screenwriters

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