Car screenplay, 1979

Summary

Creator:
Southern, Terry, 1924-1995
Date:
1979
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet (1 item)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

"Car" screenplay by Terry Southern, ms3997, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of one bound screenplay by Terry Southern based on the novel "Cars" by Harry Crews, unproduced.

Biographical / historical:

Terry Southern (1924-1995) was an American novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and lecturer. He is noted for his dark, gritty and satirical style. Southern wrote for films such as Dr. Strangelove, Casino Royale, and Easy Rider, as well as Saturday Night Live. His efforts shaped the genre of dark comedy and helped raise the stature of the American independant movie industry.

Harry Crews (1935-2012) was an American novelist, playwright, short story writer and essayist.

For further information, see the article "Harry Crews (1935-2012)" at New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

"Car" screenplay by Terry Southern, ms3997, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.