In 1948, Ingrid Bergman starred in the film Joan of Arc which was produced by Walter Wanger. This caricature, of Bergman skiing as Joan of Arc, was a gift to Wanger. The inscription reads: “If …
Men Into Space
Welcome to the first post in the Secrets From the Ziv File section of the WCFTR blog. So just what is the Ziv File?
The Diary of Anne Frank
by Mary Huelsbeck While in Amsterdam last week for the Orphans Symposium, I had the chance to visit the Anne Frank House and Museum. Words cannot really describe the experience of visiting the house and …
New Head Archivist, Amy Sloper
The Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Sloper to the position of the Head Film Archivist. As the WCFTR Film Archivist, Amy will oversee the Center’s …
Thank you, Maxine Ducey
After a brilliant 34 year career as the Head Film Archivist at the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, Maxine Ducey is retiring effective January 2, 2014. With consummate skill and unwavering professionalism, Maxine …
Susan Dalton (1944-2013)
Everyone associated with the Center is saddened to learn of the recent death of Susan Dalton, former Film Archivist at WCFTR. Susan was a leading national figure in the field of moving image archiving and …
Welcome to the New WCFTR Website!
The Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research website has been redesigned. Within the site, you will find both familiar content and some that is brand new. We invite you to explore what the center …
Emile de Antonio at Orphans Midwest
On Friday, September 27th, Emile de Antonio again found himself in the company of students, experimental artists, marginalized heroes, and non-fiction filmmakers. As part of the 2013 Orphans Midwest Symposium hosted by Indiana University , …
Where Dreams Endure by Jennifer Boretz Kahnweiler
I grew up in a family that enjoyed vibrant conversation. Our house was near the main runway at JFK airport in New York City and it was precisely the peak landing time when the four …
Joan Crawford telegram to Rod Serling
I’m often asked if I have a favorite item in the WCFTR’s collection. I could never single out just one item because I have an ever growing list of favorite items! One of my favorites, …