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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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A Lo Macho |
In Manly Fashion |
Gonzalez, Rogelio A |
Churubusco SA |
Azteca Films Inc | Mexico | 6926 | 1961 | English TranslationDialogue | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 68788 | 2289 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||
A Los Cuatro Vientos |
To The Four Winds |
Bustamante, Adolfo Fernandez |
Bustamante, Adolfo Fernandez |
Internacional Cinematografica
SA |
Azteca Films Inc | Mexico | 9329 | 1956 | English TranslationDialogue | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 62695 | 1950 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||
A Marchiaro |
Dora Film |
Etna Films | Italy | 4000 | 1925 | None | Correspondence | Eliminations | Silent | 9040 | 2708 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||||
A Media Luz |
Twilight |
Solana, Rafael |
Momplet, Antonio |
Clasa Studios |
Clasa-Mohme Inc | Mexico | 8315 | 1947 | English TranslationDialogue | Correspondence | Eliminations | N/A | 50144 | 1302 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||
A Media Noche |
Evidence |
Howard, David |
Fox Film Corp |
Fox Film Corp | United States | 2404 | 1931 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 21792 | 93 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||
A Milano Il Duce Parla Ad Una Grand Marea Di Popolo |
At Milan The Duce Speaks To An Immense Crowd Of People |
Instituto Nazionale
Luce |
Nuovo Mondo Motion Pict Inc | Italy | 680 | 1936 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 31038 | 442 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||||
A Napoli E' Tutto Amore |
My Heart Belongs To You |
Gallone, Carmine |
Itala Film |
Ernesto Vergani | Italy | 9300 | 1939 | English TranslationSubtitles ScriptDialogue | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 36906 | 707 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||
A Nous La Liberte |
To Us, Liberty |
Clair, Rene |
Clair, Rene |
Films-Sonores
Tobis |
Harold Auten | France | 7600 | 1932 | Subtitles ScriptEnglish TranslationDialogue | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 23778 | 162 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||
A Perfi Mind Orult |
All Men Are Wild |
Gertlor, Victor |
Reflector Film |
Hungaria Pict Inc | Hungary | 8482 | 1937 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 34135 | 582 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||
A Pied, A Cheval, Et En Spoutnik |
On Foot, On Horseback And In Sputnik Dog, A Mouse And A Sputnik, A |
Films Jean-Jacques
Vital |
Films Around The World Inc | France | 8638 | 1959 | English TranslationSubtitles ScriptDialogue | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 66881 | 2182 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||
A Ritmo De Twist |
To The Rhythm Of The Twist |
Salazar, Alfredo |
Alazraki, Benito |
Cinematografica Calderon
SA |
Azteca Films Inc | Mexico | 6790 | 1962 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 69783 | 2344 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||
A Rope And A Story, A | Tex McLeod "A Rope And A Story" |
Vitaphone Corp |
Vitaphone Corp | United States | 820 | 1928 | Dialogue | Approved | N/A | 12008 | 2753 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||||
A Santa Notte |
Holy Night, A |
Dora Film |
Positano-Marmorino Film Co | Italy | 4600 | 1922 | None | Correspondence | Eliminations | Silent | 6973 | 2673 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||
A Szinhaz Szerelmese |
Lover Of Stage |
Andras, Dekany |
Emil, Martonffy |
Hunnia Film Co |
Hungaria Pict Inc | Hungary | 7556 | 1951 | English TranslationDialogue | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 55809 | 1591 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||
A Thrill A Second | Sport Parade "A Thrill A Second", The |
Castle Films Inc |
James E Duncan Inc | United States | 344 | 1948 | Dialogue | Approved | N/A | 51592 | 1371 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||||
A Tiro Limpio |
Clean Shot |
Cardenas, Jesus |
Cardona, Rene |
Filmadora Independiente
SA |
Columbia Pict Corp | Mexico | 6268 | 1960 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 68312 | 2262 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||
A Toda Maquina |
Full Speed Forward |
Urdinales, Jesus Camacho Rodriguez, Ismael |
Rodriguez, Ismael |
Peliculas Rodriguez |
Clasa-Mohme Inc | Mexico | 10455 | 1952 | DialogueEnglish Translation | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 57208 | 1666 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||
A Toi De Jouer Callaghan |
Bedside Murder Amazing Mr Callaghan, The |
Sport Films |
Atlantis Films Inc | France | 7322 | 1961 | Dubbing ScriptDialogue | CorrespondenceAdvertisingPlot Summary | Approved | N/A | 68190 | 2256 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||
A Torockoi Menyasszony |
Bride Of Torocko |
Keleti, Marton |
Rex Film |
Hollywood Pict Inc | Hungary | 7855 | 1938 | English TranslationDialogue | Reviews | Approved | N/A | 34573 | 601 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||
A Vent' Anni E' Sempre Festa |
It's Always A Holiday When One Is Twenty |
Produzione C G A |
Casolaro-Giglio Film Dist Co | Italy | 7367 | 1958 | DialogueEnglish Translation | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 65262 | 2089 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||
A Volar Joven |
Up With You, Young Man |
Delgado, Miguel M Salvador, Jaime |
Delgado, Miguel M |
Clasa Studios |
Clasa-Mohme Inc | Mexico | 8690 | 1947 | English TranslationDialogue | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 50544 | 1322 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||
A Wave, A Wac And A Marine |
Monogram Pict
Corp |
Monogram Pict Corp | United States | 6284 | 1944 | Dialogue | Correspondence | Approved | N/A | 45364 | 1109 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||||
A Zingara |
Gypsy, The |
Cafaro-Malvano |
Empire Laboratories | Italy | 5666 | 1933 | English TranslationDialogue | Approved | N/A | 25040 | 206 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | |||||
A' Hunting We Did Go |
Paramount Publix
Corp |
Paramount Publix Corp | United States | 1000 | 1931 | Dialogue | Approved | N/A | 21369 | 78 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov | ||||||
A--Lad--In His Lamp | Looney Tune "A--Lad--In His Lamp" |
Vitaphone Corp |
Warner Brothers Pict Dist Corp | United States | 654 | 1948 | Dialogue | Approved | N/A | 52009 | 1392 | NYSA will provide copies of film script upon receipt of a completed, signed Request Form | Email Researcher Services at archref@nysed.gov |