Name/Title
Framed Biography of Robert Lippert, 1920-1970Entry/Object ID
1991.2.1Description
Acc. No. 1991.2.1
Subject Category: Movies, Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: 1920-1970
Object: Biography, framed
Description: Biography of Robert Lippert behind glass in a white mat with 15 cut-outs in a large ornate ebony frame.
Size frame: 2 1/2".
The 15 sections consist of:
Top Row (from left to right)
- Photograph of Robert L. Lippert Sr. in the upper left corner
- 4 insets describing history and successes of Lippert Pictures Inc.
Middle Row:
- 3 insets with biographical information of R. L. Lippert; the center one includes a photo of R. L. Lippert & Elmo Williams editing film.
- 2 insets with 20th Century Fox films 1956-1966
Bottom Row:
- 3 insets listing Robert L. Lippert Theatre
- 2 insets with continuation 20th Century Fox films 1956-1966
Size: L 42" x W 50 1/2"
History of Object:
Robert Lippert was a movie producer and entrepreneur who grew up in Alameda and came back to live here his final years.
Acquired from: Robert L. Lippert (Jr.)
Date: April 9, 1991