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Screenwriters -- United States

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3419 Collections and/or Records:

Rewrite, July 30, 1975

 File — Box 297, Folder: 3
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

The film was eventually produced in 2013 starring Robert Duvall.

Dates: July 30, 1975

Rewrite, June 17 - August 20, 1982

 File — Box 299, Folder: 9
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

The film was eventually produced in 2013 starring Robert Duvall.

Dates: June 17 - August 20, 1982

Rewrite, June 17 - August 20, 1982

 File — Box 300, Folder: 1
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

The film was eventually produced in 2013 starring Robert Duvall.

Dates: June 17 - August 20, 1982

Rewrite, August 25 - October 16, 1985

 File — Box 300, Folder: 5-6
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

The film was eventually produced in 2013 starring Robert Duvall.

Dates: August 25 - October 16, 1985

Rewrite, September 30 - December 9, 1988

 File — Box 301, Folder: 6-7
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

The film was eventually produced in 2013 starring Robert Duvall.

Dates: September 30 - December 9, 1988

Rewrite, April 10 - May 18, 1989

 File — Box 326, Folder: 4-6
Series Description From the Series:

The Screenplays are arranged chronologically according to when they were written. The order does not reflect the order in which the films were released. The date following the title in parentheses is the release date. Photographs, film, and videotape may not be duplicated without permission from the Wittliff estate.

Dates: April 10 - May 18, 1989

Rewrite, January 4-17, 1985

 File — Box 315, Folder: 1
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

"This one got stuck between thinking and feeling. The best stuff (the old men, the feathered airplane, the Mask itself) come from cutting the subconscious loose. Much of the rest of the story is contrivance--that is to say, thought out. The two didn't mix." Bill Wittliff, February 24, 1989

Dates: January 4-17, 1985

Rewrite, February 24 - April 1, 1987

 File — Box 320, Folder: 5-7
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

This started as a rewrite of Pistoleers--"My first couple of drafts were set in New York City--then Crocodile Dundee came out and the studio asked me to reset the story in Washington, D. C. to avoid comparison. Against my better judgment I agreed to give it a try and the whole thing (meaning the writing) went downhill after that." Bill Wittliff, February 16, 1989. Includes notes by Wittliff's assistant at the time, Connie Todd.

Dates: February 24 - April 1, 1987

Rewrite, May 4 - 18, 1987

 File — Box 320, Folder: 8
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

This started as a rewrite of Pistoleers--"My first couple of drafts were set in New York City--then Crocodile Dundee came out and the studio asked me to reset the story in Washington, D. C. to avoid comparison. Against my better judgment I agreed to give it a try and the whole thing (meaning the writing) went downhill after that." Bill Wittliff, February 16, 1989. Includes notes by Wittliff's assistant at the time, Connie Todd.

Dates: May 4 - 18, 1987

Rewrite, May 4 - 18, 1987

 File — Box 321, Folder: 1-3
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

This started as a rewrite of Pistoleers--"My first couple of drafts were set in New York City--then Crocodile Dundee came out and the studio asked me to reset the story in Washington, D. C. to avoid comparison. Against my better judgment I agreed to give it a try and the whole thing (meaning the writing) went downhill after that." Bill Wittliff, February 16, 1989. Includes notes by Wittliff's assistant at the time, Connie Todd.

Dates: May 4 - 18, 1987

Rewrite begun, March 4 - 28, 1981

 File — Box 299, Folder: 5
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

The film was eventually produced in 2013 starring Robert Duvall.

Dates: March 4 - 28, 1981

Rewrite by Nick Castle, July 22, 1987

 File — Box 321, Folder: 4
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

This started as a rewrite of Pistoleers--"My first couple of drafts were set in New York City--then Crocodile Dundee came out and the studio asked me to reset the story in Washington, D. C. to avoid comparison. Against my better judgment I agreed to give it a try and the whole thing (meaning the writing) went downhill after that." Bill Wittliff, February 16, 1989. Includes notes by Wittliff's assistant at the time, Connie Todd.

Dates: July 22, 1987

Rewrite for Noel Nasseck, September 16, 1975

 File — Box 287, Folder: 6
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

A film loosely based on Wittliff’s mother’s life about a young, divorced mother of two sons working as a telephone operator in small-town Texas during World War II. Starring Sissy Spacek, Sam Shepard, and Eric Roberts. Early drafts are titled "Nita, Henry and Harry."

Dates: September 16, 1975

Rewrite for Paulson/CBS/Cash, undated

 File — Box 283, Folder: 4-5
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series: Thaddeus Rose and Eddie was the first script written by Wittliff to be produced. The working title was "Sledge and Eddie," and some of the early drafts are titled as such. Wittliff's agent brought the script to the attention of producers Rod Sheldon and Dan Paulson. The TV movie was directed by Texas director Jack Starrett and starred Bo Hopkins and Johnny Cash. The film aired on the CBS network Friday Night Movies, February 24, 1978 to generally favorable reviews. The production brought...
Dates: undated

Rewrite of April 5 draft, January 6 - 14, 1992

 File — Box 353, Folder: 4
Series Description From the Series:

The Screenplays are arranged chronologically according to when they were written. The order does not reflect the order in which the films were released. The date following the title in parentheses is the release date. Photographs, film, and videotape may not be duplicated without permission from the Wittliff estate.

Dates: January 6 - 14, 1992

Rewrite of Jan 14 draft, January 15 - 22, 1992

 File — Box 353, Folder: 5-6
Series Description From the Series:

The Screenplays are arranged chronologically according to when they were written. The order does not reflect the order in which the films were released. The date following the title in parentheses is the release date. Photographs, film, and videotape may not be duplicated without permission from the Wittliff estate.

Dates: January 15 - 22, 1992

Rewrite of new draft, July 22 - 26, 1993

 File — Box 324, Folder: 6
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

This started as a rewrite of Pistoleers--"My first couple of drafts were set in New York City--then Crocodile Dundee came out and the studio asked me to reset the story in Washington, D. C. to avoid comparison. Against my better judgment I agreed to give it a try and the whole thing (meaning the writing) went downhill after that." Bill Wittliff, February 16, 1989. Includes notes by Wittliff's assistant at the time, Connie Todd.

Dates: July 22 - 26, 1993

Rewrite of second draft, January 1990

 File — Box 322, Folder: 3-4
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

This started as a rewrite of Pistoleers--"My first couple of drafts were set in New York City--then Crocodile Dundee came out and the studio asked me to reset the story in Washington, D. C. to avoid comparison. Against my better judgment I agreed to give it a try and the whole thing (meaning the writing) went downhill after that." Bill Wittliff, February 16, 1989. Includes notes by Wittliff's assistant at the time, Connie Todd.

Dates: January 1990

Rewrite of second draft, July 20 - 27, 1990

 File — Box 323, Folder: 1-2
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

This started as a rewrite of Pistoleers--"My first couple of drafts were set in New York City--then Crocodile Dundee came out and the studio asked me to reset the story in Washington, D. C. to avoid comparison. Against my better judgment I agreed to give it a try and the whole thing (meaning the writing) went downhill after that." Bill Wittliff, February 16, 1989. Includes notes by Wittliff's assistant at the time, Connie Todd.

Dates: July 20 - 27, 1990

Rewrite, pages 1-18, May 25, 1980

 File — Box 276, Folder: 2
Sub-Series Description From the Sub-Series:

A western starring Gary Busey and Willie Nelson. This series contains drafts of the script, costumes, photographs by Wittliff, the script supervisor's files, the editing and sound notes, publicity, distribution, and clippings of reviews and interviews. The archive also contains the dailies on film reels and a 16mm print of the film.

Dates: May 25, 1980