Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Mamet, David and Linson, Art.
- Abstract:
- The Mamet mss., 1985-1986, consists of scripts and research materials relating to David Mamet's original screenplay for the 1987 film The Untouchables, starring Kevin Costner and Sean Connery, and directed by Brian De Palma.
- Extent:
- 1 Box (1 standard)
- Language:
- Materials are in English
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Mamet mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
David Mamet, 1947- , is an American playwright, poet, novelist, screenwriter, and director. He was born on November 20, 1947 in Chicago. He began his writing career during his studies at Goddard College in Vermont, and has been a prolific author, publishing more than fifty works since 1977. He has written screenplays for over two dozen films, including Wag the Dog, The Edge, Hoffa, and the movie adaptation of his Pulitzer Prize winning play Glengarry Glen Ross. He also is the director of House of Games, The Spanish Prisoner, The Winslow Boy, and State and Main.
- Scope and Content:
The collection illustrates the creative process of writing The Untouchables, from the preliminary research stage to the revised final draft of 1986. Included are photocopied news clippings concerning Eliot Ness and Al Capone, handwritten notes, scene sketches that reveal Mamet's ideas for dialogue and character traits, and outlines and drafts, all of which reveal the evolution of the work. A brief note from Art Linson, producer of the film, is included.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquired: 2002
- Processing information:
Processed by Craig Simpson.
Completed in 2012
- Arrangement:
This collection is arranged following original order.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Mamet mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu