The informer : screenplay

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0099-F0633

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of a staple-bound mimeographed typescript draft of "The Informer," a screenplay by Dudley Nichols which was adapted from Liam O'Flaherty's novel. Nichols refused to accept the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences award which he received for the screenplay, citing his support of the Screen Writers' Guild.

Dates

Creation: circa 1935

Creator

Nichols, Dudley, 1895-1960 (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials entirely in English.

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. Please contact Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, http://library.udel.edu/spec/askspec/

Dudley Nichols (1895-1960)

American motion picture screenwriter Dudley Nichols was instrumental in founding the Screen Writers' Guild and also directed and produced films.

"Dudley Nichols 1895-1960." Biography Resource Center. Dictionary of American Biography, Supplement 6: 1956-1960. American Council of Learned Societies, 1980. http://galenet.galegroup.com (accessed March 29, 2007).