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Gilbert Miller CollectionProcessed by the Music Division of the Library of Congress2009
Biographical Note
PRODUCTIONS: Polly with a past (1921), The nervous wreck (1924), The captive (1926), Dantons Tod (1927), Her cardboard lover (1927), Interference (1927), Midsummer night’s dream (1927), Jedermann (1927), Er ist an allem Schuld [He is to blame for everything] (1928), Diener zweier Herren [Servant of two masters] (1928), Kabale und Liebe (1928), The patriot (1928, Jan. 20, Jan. 29), Der lebende Leichnam [The living corpse] (1928), Olympia (1928), The sacred flame (1928), Our betters (1928), Peripherie (1928), Happy husband (1928), Paris (1928), The age of innocence (1928), Candle-light (1929), Love duel (1929), The skyrocket (1929), Journey’s end (1929), Hundred years old (1929), Berkeley Square (1929), Marseilles (1930, Nov. 9, Nov. 18), Petticoat influence (1930), Journey’s end (1930, Aug. 5, Aug. 24), The violet (1930), Tomorrow and tomorrow (1931), The sex fable (1931, Nov. 15, Nov. 25), The good fairy (1931), The animal kingdom (1932, Jan. 3, Jan. 13), Behold we live (1932), The late Christopher Bean (1932), Firebird (1932, Sept. 25, Nov. 22), This side idolatry (1933), Reunion in Vienna (1934), Bride of Torozko (1934, July 10, Sept. 14), Ode to liberty (1934 Dec. 11, Dec. 22), The petrified forest (1934), The petrified forest (1935), Laburnum grove (1935), The ringmaster (1935), Tovarich (1935), Libel! (1935, Dec. 3, Dec. 8, Dec. 21), Victoria Regina (1935, Dec. 13, Dec. 27), The country wife (1936, Oct. 7, Dec. 2), Pride and prejudice (1936), Tovarich (1936, Oct. 16, Oct. 25), Promise (1936), The amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1937), Yes, my darling daughter (1937), Old music (1937), French without tears (1937, Sept. 26, Sept. 29), Victoria Regina (1937), Silent knight (1937), Murder in the cathedral (1938), Once is enough (1938), Victoria Regina (1938), I have been here before (1938), Ladies and gentlemen (1939), Geneva (1940), Ladies in retirement (1940), Delicate story (1940), Twelfth night (1940, Oct. 18, Oct. 27), Anne of England (1941), Lily of the valley (1942), Heart of a city (1942), Lifeline (1942), Flare path (1942), Harriet (1943, Mar. 4, Mar. 14), For keeps (1944), Harriet (1944), The rich full life (1945), Antigone (1946), Dear Ruth (1946), Candida (1946), Play’s the thing (1948, Apr. 29, May 9), Edward, my son (1948), Montserrat (1949), Cocktail party (1950), Ring around the moon (1950), Caesar and Cleopatra (1951), Antony and Cleopatra (1951), Horses in midstream (1953), The living room (1954), Witness for the prosecution (1954), The reluctant debutante (1956), The sleeping prince (1956), Under Milk Wood (1957), The rope dancer (1957), Look after Lulu (1959), Golden fleecing (1959), The caretaker (1961), The White House (1964), Diamond orchid (1965) Return to the Table of Contents Scope and Content NoteThe Gilbert Miller Collection spans the period 1921-1967. The bulk of the materials date from 1932-1955. The collection includes correspondence, contracts, scripts, speeches, scenic floor plans, scenic and costume renderings, clippings, programs, and other materials related to Gilbert Miller’s life and career. As a representation of Miller’s distinguished career, the materials provide insights into his work as a manager, producer, and advocate for the theater. Return to the Table of Contents Selected Search TermsPeople
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Return to the Table of Contents Organization of the Gilbert Miller CollectionThe Gilbert Miller Collection is organized into 7 series:
Return to the Table of Contents Container ListCorrespondence, 1921-1967The Correspondence series consists of business and personal correspondence to and from Miller. It includes contracts, telegraphs, and intra-office memos pertinent to Miller’s endeavors. Prominent correspondents include Jean Anouilh, Helen Hayes, Elia Kazan, Laurence Olivier, Gregory Ratoff, and Lee Shubert. Arranged chronologically. 1921-19251926-19301931-19351936-19391940-19431944-19481949-19521953-19591960-1967UndatedSpeeches, 1931, 1955The Speeches series consists of an annotated draft of a 1931 speech on the history of the Empire Theatre as well as a draft of an autobiographical speech commemorating the twentieth anniversary of Cue magazine in 1955. Annotated drafts of "Talk on the history of the Empire Theatre, 1921-1925"Autobiographical speech commemorating the twentieth anniversary of Cue magazine, 1955ScriptsThe Scripts series contains five script synopses and one draft. Arranged alphabetically by title. Brighton rock SynopsisLinvitation au chateau [Ring round the moon] by Jean Anouilh Annotated draftPhotographsThe Photographs series provides images and information that contextualize the written records of Miller’s life and career. It includes production and candid photos. Arranged alphabetically by show title. Productions by or related to G. MillerAnne of England, 1941 45 black and white photographsCaesar and Cleopatra, 1951 4 black and white photographsThe cocktail party, 1950 12 black and white photographsDelicate story, 1940 2 black and white photographsEdward, my son, 1948 16 black and white photographs and 36 black and white proof sheetsFlare path, 1942 25 black and white photographsGigi, 1951 14 black and white photographsHarriet, 1943/1944 1 color and 18 black and white photographsLadies in retirement, 1940 17 black and white photographsOld music, 1937 1 black and white photographsRing round the moon, 1950 30 black and white photographs and one page from Theatre World, 1950 Mar.The sleeping prince, 1953 6 black and white photographsVictoria Regina, 1951 1 color and 1 black and white photographThe voice of the turtle, 1947 3 black and white proof sheetsGilbert Miller, individually or with others 1 color and 3 black and white photographsMiscellaneous 14 black and white photographs and 1 clipping from the Cleveland Plain Dealer, 1944 Mar. 5Productions not related to G. MillerAn ideal husband, 1944 3 black and white photographsMy fair lady, 1981 47 black and white photographsTechnical-related Materials, 1937-1953The Technical-related materials series provides images and information that contextualize the written records of Miller’s life and career. It includes floor plans, paint and fabric samples, and scenic and costume renderings. Arranged alphabetically by show title. The cocktail party, 1950Harriet, 1943/1944Gigi, 1953An ideal husband, 1944Ring round the moon, 1950MiscellaneousUnidentified scenic renderingProgramsThe Programs series consists of 183 programs and playbills, chiefly from Miller productions, that highlight his unique professional relationships with various collaborators, casts, and sponsors. Arranged alphabetically. Productions by or related to G. Miller, 1929-1954A-BCD-EF-GH-KLM-QR-TU-VW-ZProductions not related to G. MillerA-DE-LM-RS-ZMiscellaneousThe Miscellaneous series is a collection of diverse items that are largely tied to Miller’s theatrical career and business endeavors. It also contains positive and negative correspondence from various individuals concerning the one-year anniversary party for producer Michael Todd’s film Around the World in 80 Days. It is unclear how this material relates directly to Miller. Arranged alphabetically by topic. Around the world in 80 days Correspondence related to Michael Todd’s one-year anniversary party for the filmCaricature on back of restaurant placematDramatist Guild handbook Inscribed to Miller from George MiddletonThe Empire Tatler, No. 4, 1929 Aug.Harriet, annotated advertisementLily of the valley “Sonnet to the cast”Louis Jouvet program, ca. 1951Make it last long (from For Keeps) sheet music Inscribed to MillerMy Lord, what a mornin’ sheet music Inscribed to Miller by H. T. Burleigh?Over land and over sea sheet music Annotated, with signed letter from Alexander SeverskyPassport, ca. 1922Passport, ca. 1924Pocket calendar, 1939 Jan.-Feb.Victoria Regina tour bookletWhile parents sleep souvenir handkerchiefReturn to the Table of Contents |
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