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Between 1921 and 1965, New York State required film distributers to obtain permission to screen individual films. Series A1418 consists of 71,269 case files documenting the application process, administered by the Motion Picture Division. Case files contain license applications, copies of film scripts, examiners' reports; and amendments to scripts if changes were required. This index summarizes the information in each case file. Search it by entering values in one or more of the fields below.
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Alternate Title | English Title | Episode | Writer | Director | Manufacturer | Exchange | Country | Footage | Year Filed | Script Type | Additional Material | Determination | Note | Casefile | Box Number | Copy Request | For More Information |
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Awful Tooth, The |
Paramount Pict Corp |
Paramount Pict Corp | United States | 564 | 1952 | Dialogue | Approved | N/A | 57189 | 1665 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||||
Awful Truth, The |
Richman, Arthur Jackson, Horace |
Neilan, Marshall |
Pathe Exch Inc |
Pathe Exch Inc | United States | 6129 | 1929 | Cutting Continuity | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 16359 | 2828 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||
Awful Truth, The |
Columbia Pict Corp |
Columbia Pict Corp | United States | 8196 | 1937 | Dialogue | Approved | N/A | 33848 | 568 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||||
Awful Truth, The |
Elmer Harris Prod |
Producers Dist Corp | United States | 0 | 1925 | None | Correspondence | Eliminations | Silent | 483 | 2577 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||||
Awful Truth, The |
Sin, Lee Ping |
Great Wall Film Co |
Lee Kie Cheong | Hong Kong | 10468 | 1951 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 56667 | 1637 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||||
Axe Me Another |
Paramount Pict Dist
Corp |
Paramount Pict Dist Corp | United States | 643 | 1934 | Dialogue | Approved | N/A | 27822 | 314 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||||
Ay Amor Como Me Has Puesto |
Love, What Have You Done To Me |
Garcia, Juan Solares, Gilberto Marteniz |
Solares, Gilberto Martinez |
Producciones Mier And
Brooks |
Azteca Films Inc | Mexico | 7766 | 1951 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 56690 | 1638 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||
Ay Bane Swede |
Hal Roach Prod |
MGM Dist Corp | United States | 1000 | 1922 | None | Approved | Silent | 15122 | 2805 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||||
Ay Chabela |
Oh Chabela |
Ortega, Juan J La Tour, Maurice Michel, Paco |
Ortega, Juan J |
Productora Mexicana De Peliculas
SA |
Azteca Films Inc | Mexico | 7268 | 1961 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 68702 | 2285 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||
Ay Chaparros...Como Abundan |
Too Many Little Guys |
Aguilar, Rolando |
Cinematografica Jalisco
SA |
Clasa-Mohme Inc | Mexico | 6568 | 1957 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 63868 | 2011 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||
Ay Jalisco No Te Rajes |
Rodriguez, Ismael Jr Solares, Luis Leal Rodriguez Hermanos Cortazar, Ernesto |
Ruelas, Jose Rodriguez |
Rodriguez
Hermanos |
Grovas Mohme Inc | Mexico | 10947 | 1943 | English TranslationDialogue | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 43369 | 1016 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||
Ay Que Bonitas Piernas | Calabacitas Tiernas |
My, What Beautiful Legs Tender Pumpkins |
Garcia, Juan Solares, Gilberto Martinez Ugarte, Eduardo |
Solares, Gilberto Martinez |
Clasa Films Mundiales
SA |
Clasa-Mohme Inc | Mexico | 8637 | 1949 | English TranslationDialogue | Correspondence | Eliminations | N/A | 53465 | 1469 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |
Ay Que Rechulo Es Puebla |
How Beautiful Puebla Is |
Davidson, Tito Cortazar, Ernesto |
Cardona, Rene |
Producciones Pedro
Galindo |
Azteca Films Inc | Mexico | 8178 | 1947 | English TranslationDialogue | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 50512 | 1320 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||
Ay Que Tiempos Sr Don Simon |
Oh What Times Don Simon |
Bracho, Julio |
Bracho, Julio |
Films Mundiales
SA |
Clasa-Mohme Inc | Mexico | 9178 | 1944 | English TranslationDialogue | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 44863 | 1087 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||
Ay Tank Ay Go |
Columbia Pict Corp |
Columbia Pict Corp | United States | 1427 | 1936 | Dialogue | Approved | N/A | 32175 | 491 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||||
Ay, Pena, Penita, Pena] |
Verbitsky, Alejandro Masip, Paulino |
Morayta, Miguel |
Diana Films SA |
Clasa-Mohme Inc | Mexico | 8457 | 1953 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 60377 | 1830 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||
Ay...Calypso No Te Rajes |
Salvador, Jaime |
Salvador, Jaime |
Internacional Cinematografica
SA |
Columbia Pict Corp | Mexico | 6948 | 1958 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 64927 | 2072 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||
Ayer Amargo |
Bitter Yesterday |
Torres, Oscar Antonio Melendez, Geronimo Mitchell |
Tirado, Milcar |
Mitchell Prod Inc |
Columbia Pict Corp | Mexico | 8163 | 1960 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 68001 | 2247 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||
Ayudame A Vivir |
Help Me To Live |
Suparo, Atilio |
Ferreyra, Jose A |
Alfredo Murua Prod |
Cinexport Film Co | Mexico | 6940 | 1938 | English TranslationDialogue | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 34943 | 617 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||
Ayudame A Vivir |
Help Me To Live |
Suparo, Atilio |
Ferreyre, Jose A |
Clasa Studios |
Clasa-Mohme Inc | Mexico | 6638 | 1947 | English TranslationDialogue | Correspondence | Eliminations | N/A | 50411 | 1316 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||
Azahares Para Tu Boda |
Blossoms For Your Wedding |
Soler, Julian |
ilmex |
Clasa-Mohme Inc | Mexico | 10303 | 1951 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 55724 | 1587 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||
Azahares Rojos |
Red Bridal Wreath |
Varela, Horacio Krasuk, A Cominetti, Edmo E |
Cominetti, Edmo E |
Patria Films |
Cinespano Corp | Argentina | 8066 | 1942 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 42499 | 978 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||
Azahares Rojos |
Baez, Edmundo Alejandro, Julio |
Crevenna, Alfredo B |
Producciones Rosas
Priego |
Azteca Films Inc | Mexico | 7888 | 1961 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 69013 | 2303 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||
Azalea Tomb |
Kee, Chee |
Lux Film Co |
Sun Sing Theatre | Hong Kong | 9210 | 1964 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 72944 | 2524 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||||
Aziria |
Cines Torino |
Portale Film | Italy | 0 | 1926 | None | Approved | Silent | 485 | 2577 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov |