Charles Grimm Collection
Inclusive Dates
1936 – 1941
Abstract
The Charles Grimm collection contains one collected 16mm film depicting the goings-on of a orthopedic brace company in Chicago in the late 1930s.
Description
Charles “Buckey” Grimm is an independent film researcher with 35 years of experience examining various facets of the motion picture industry, specializing in the silent era. He is especially concerned with documenting the lives and careers of cinematographers active during the silent era. His collection entails films he has collected over time, mostly "orphaned" works found online. Grimm shepherds their acquisition by various film archives to ensure their preservation and accessibility in the long-run.
Collection Items
To request more information about the items in this collection, please contact the archive at
info@chicagofilmarchives.org.
Collection Identifier
C.2021-13
Extent of Collection
1 16mm film totaling approximately 400'
Language Of Materials
English
Subject
Custodial History
Charles Grimm found a print of the film online, and donated it to CFA soon after. Little information is known about the print and the ways in which it was previously stored.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open to on-site access. Appointments must be made with Chicago Film Archives. Due to the fragile nature of the films, only video copies will be provided for on-site viewing.
Use Restrictions
Chicago Film Archives holds the copyright for the films in this collection. For additional materials published by others, any determination of copyright status for reproduction is the responsibility of the user.