"Sister Carrie": Notes: General, circa 1944

The collection contains the screenplay, synopsis and outlines by Clifford Odets for the unproduced motion picture "Sister Carrie" adapted from the novel of the same name by Theodore Dreiser. The novel depicts the life of a young country girl who, after moving to the city, becomes the mistress of older men but eventually makes her own way in the world when she becomes a successful actress. The collection also contains period research conducted by RKO Studios Research Department, including clippings and photographs of items, locations and people of the 1890s. In addition, notes by Odets on character and plot developments, as well as scenes and music are also included. Of note is a "Story Test" conducted by Audience Research Inc. testing the acceptance value of the subject matter with and without Ingrid Bergman starring as the lead.