Francis L. Sullivan papers

Descriptive Summary
Title: Francis L. Sullivan papers
Creator: Sullivan, Francis L.
Inclusive Dates: [circa 1923-1956]
Language(s): English
Extent: 2.6 Linear Feet (3 document boxes, 1 half box, 1 oversized box)
Collection Number: ms1430
Repository: Hargrett Library
Abstract: The collection consists of papers of Francis L. Sullivan from ca. 1923-1956. Includes personal and professional photographs, movie stills and scripts, press clippings and a small amount of correspondence, relating to his stage and film career in Great Britain and the United States.

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Francis L. Sullivan was born in 1903 and died 1956 at the age of 53. He was a British character actor and later American film actor. He became a naturalized American citizen in his later years. He made his acting debut at age 18. He played Mr. Bumble in Oliver Twist (1948) and Phil Nosseross in the film noir Night and the City (1950). He won a Tony award in 1955.

Organization and Arrangement

Arranged by record type.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Francis L. Sullivan papers. MS 1430. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

General Notes

Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University in Georgia.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

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Press clippings, A

 

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Press clippings, B

 

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Press clippings, C

 

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Stonyhurst College Centennial Record

 

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Miscellaneous

 

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Acting scripts The Bounty Court Martial

 

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Acting scripts Misalliance

 

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Acting scripts Skywriter Sketch

 

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Acting scripts Rosalind (Lux Video Theatre)

 

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Acting scripts Peril at End House

 

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Acting scripts Witness for the Prosecution

 

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Acting scripts The Soprano and the Piccolo Player

 

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Acting scripts Alibi

 

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Theatre Programs

 

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Photographs Professional; movie stills, A

 

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Photographs Professional; movie stills, B

 

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Photographs Professional; movie stills, C

 

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Photographs Professional; stage stills

 

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Photographs Professional; Sullivan alone in costume

 

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Photographs Personal and miscellaneous; Sullivan alone-- non-costume

 

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Photographs Personal and miscellaneous; Personal photographs

 

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Photographs Personal and miscellaneous; Photographs--friends (some identified)

 

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Miscellaneous

 

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Correspondence

 

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Oversized photographs