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The Racket, 1926 to 1952, 1926 to 1929

Level of Description

Sub-Series

Identifier

I.D.

Scope and Contents

The Racket sub-series (1926-1952) contains advertising and publicity, financial, legal, production and direction records, and a screenplay. Based on Barlett Cormack's play of the same name, director Lewis Milestone and producer Howard Hughes released The Racket on June 30, 1928.

Advertising and publicity records include bound volumes of newspaper clippings, advertising instructions for publicity agencies and publishers, and an honorable mention from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Financial records include rental and earning reports for the film. Legal records include Louis Wolheim’s actor agreement and the story’s film rights. The screenplay is a synopsis of the film from Bartlett Cormack. The production and direction records are primarily black-and-white photographic prints and negatives depicting the interior and exterior sets, and Lewis Milestone directing.

Date

1926 to 1952
bulk 1926 to 1929

Extent

3.26 Cubic Feet (2 boxes and 2 oversized boxes)
3.84 Linear Feet
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01036
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: N/A

Arrangement

Materials are arranged by subject matter, then chronologically.

English