Margaret Herrick Library, Special cinema library in Beverly Hills, US.
Description
The Margaret Herrick Library is a specialized library in Beverly Hills that focuses on cinema and film history. It holds tens of thousands of screenplays, books about film, photographs, and documents showing how movies were created over many decades.
History
The collection began in 1928 as the Academy's archive for motion pictures and later grew with significant materials from early cinema history. These roots made it one of the first places to systematically document how films were created.
Culture
The library documents how films are made and how people in the film industry work, with original scripts and personal notes from filmmakers. Visitors can see how creators developed their ideas and what thinking went into well-known movies.
Practical
Access to the collection is available for researchers and film professionals by appointment, usually on weekdays during business hours. It is best to contact the library in advance and let them know what interests you, so staff can prepare the right materials for your visit.
Did you know?
The library keeps complete records of every Academy Awards ceremony since its beginning, including nominations and speeches. This material shows the entire history of film awards and how the recognition of movies changed over time.
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