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Series III. California Pictures Corporation, approximately 1919 to 1965, 1941 to 1956

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The California Pictures Corporation series (approximately 1919-1965) consists of records pertaining to the company's film production and corporate operations. Film-related records depict the production side of the 1947 film The Sin of Harold Diddlebock, as well as the initial filming of the 1950 Hughes Production film, Vendetta, which Preston Sturges initially directed and produced. Other film-related materials include production logs, actor and writer contracts, scripts, and photographic prints relating to the two films. The corporate records include publicity, financial, and legal materials detailing the creation, management, and dissolution of California Pictures.

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Film Production Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01036
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of a model of the Frontier Hotel (Las Vegas), circa 1964

Date

1962 to 1967

Description

Model of proposed Hotel Frontier Remodel. Stamp on back of photo: "Custom print by Jack R. Meehan. Jack R. Meehan is the renderer.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Photograph of an artist's rendering of the Frontier Hotel swimming pool area, circa 1964

Date

1962 to 1966

Description

Artist's rendering of Frontier Hotel pool area
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Photograph of a rendering of the Flamingo Hilton (Las Vegas), circa 1975

Date

1973 to 1977

Description

Artist's concept of the Flamingo Hilton after extensive changes to the facade and the addition of a tower.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Photograph of a rendering of the Las Vegas Hilton (Las Vegas), circa 1975

Date

1973 to 1977

Description

Artist's concept of the Las Vegas Hilton expansion which was later renamed as International Hotel.
Site Name: International Hotel
Address: 3000 Paradise Road

Image

Sketch of Circus Circus (Las Vegas), landscaping and water features, circa December 1967

Date

1967

Description

Sketch of the landscaping and ponds in front of Circus Circus; drawn with pencil on tissue paper
Site Name: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Address: 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Googie architectural design drawing of Circus Circus (Las Vegas), detailed proposal in perspective view, index to drawing titles, October 10, 1976

Date

1967-10-17

Description

Project overview of the major elements of Circus Circus from November 1967; parchment architectural plans; sky000963 (Sheet 9 - Sections) is considered part of this index sheet
Site Name: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Address: Las Vegas; Clark County; Nevada

Architecture and Design Style: Googie

Image

Architectural drawing of Circus Circus (Las Vegas), index of drawings, April 5, 1968

Date

1968-04-05

Description

Index of drawings for the architectural plans for the construction of the Circus Circus casino from 1968. Printed on parchment. The following drawings are considered part of this index sheet: sky000971, sky000972, sky000973. sky000975, sky000976, sky000984. Harold L. Epstein, structural engineer; Ira Tepper and Associates, mechanical engineers; J. L. Cusick and Associates, electrical engineers.
Site Name: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Address: 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Text

Architectural drawing of Circus Circus (Las Vegas), site details, April 5, 1968

Date

1968-04-05

Description

Site details for the construction of the Circus Circus casino from 1968. Printed on parchment.
Site Name: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Address: 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Architectural drawing of Circus Circus (Las Vegas), attic plan, April 5, 1968

Date

1968-04-05

Description

Attic plans for the construction of the Circus Circus casino from 1968. Printed on parchment.
Site Name: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Address: 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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