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Car screenplay

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.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Crews, Harry, 1935-2012
Screenplays.
Screenwriters -- United States.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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1screenplay, 1979