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Car screenplay
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Car screenplay | |
| Creator: Southern, Terry, 1924-1995 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1979 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 item) | |
| Collection Number: ms3997 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
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.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of one bound screenplay by Terry Southern based on the novel "Cars" by Harry Crews, unproduced.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
"Car" screenplay by Terry Southern, ms3997, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.