The Cock of the Air sub-series (1931-1932) includes newspaper clippings, publicity stills, production and direction records, financial records, and legal records pertaining to the film’s production and release on January 23, 1932.
Newspaper clippings in the sub-series depict advertising campaigns for The Cock of the Air, theatrical releases, and film reviews. Publicity stills consist of the principal cast, supporting cast, and director on set, as well as posed images of the principal cast. Production and direction records feature production logs, screenplays, production still albums, and direction stills depicting the principal cast on film sets. Financial records for the sub-series include theatrical release contracts for England and purchase orders. Legal records contain contracts for the supporting cast and correspondence regarding censorship issues. Lastly, the story development records contain a synopsis, continuities, and shooting scripts.
Archival Collection
Howard Hughes Film Production Records
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Collection Number: MS-01036 Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records Box/Folder: N/A
Aaron S. Gold (May 13, 1920-June 13, 2001) was a rabbi who served many congregations including ones in Las Vegas, Wisconsin, and San Diego. Gold was born in Poland, the son of a rabbi, and the tenth of eleven children. While living in Poland, Gold faced anti-Semitic sentiments and was once beaten so bad he went into a coma. When he was a child his father and brother emigrated to the United States and sent for the rest of the family in 1928. After his move to the United States, Rabbi Gold trained as a rabbi and cantor as well as being a certified shochet and moehl.