Arthur W. Kelly Files: United Artists Corporation Records, Series 6B, 1946-1951
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Title: Arthur W. Kelly Files: United Artists Corporation Records, Series 6B
Inclusive Dates: 1946-1951

Creators:
  • Kelly, Arthur W., 1890-
  • United Artists Corporation
Call Number: U.S. Mss 99AN/6B

Quantity: 5.0 cubic feet (13 archives boxes)

Repository:
Housed at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives and Museum Collections; owned by the Wisconsin Center for Film & Theater Research

Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)
COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:
Files of Arthur Kelly, the vice president in charge of foreign distribution, documenting all aspects of foreign distribution of films. In this series, extensive correspondence with United Artists executives, producers, and producers' representatives discuss offers of films for distribution; contract interpretations and disputes; and the booking, dating, terms, playing, and collection of money for various films. There are also reports and statistics which relate to picture earnings, distribution problems, circuit deals, dubbing, travel, and other aspects of foreign distribution. Especially important is information relating to the J. Arthur Rank Organization and the Odeon Theatre interests which largely controlled access to theaters in Great Britain. Files on Germany provide insight into the Allied Occupation and later developments. Other notable materials include Motion Picture Association and Motion Picture Export Association minutes, reports, and correspondence; accounting and distribution figures; and information on currency restrictions.

Note:

Forms part of the United Artists Corporation collection.



Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-99an006b
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