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Barry Brown Actor & Writer |
This page comprises of as many references to published articles Barry Brown contributed, that I can find and also some examples of his own personal writings & letters from my own collection.
Magazines
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Contributions to Famous Monsters
Issue 34: August 1965 ~ This may be Barry's first writing contribution Research ongoing with this publication
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Contributions to "Castle of Frankenstein" Castle of Frankenstein was published from 1962 to 1975 on an irregular schedule that was sometimes quarterly. My research findings so far prove Barry contributed to the magazine from 1966 to 1971 usually by letter or telephone as he lived in L.A. at that time while CoF was published in New Jersey. I have been able to establish Barry initially submitted his "Necrology" items under a pseudonym because he didn't want to create a conflict with material he had sent to rival publications. Barry contributed his Necrology to the 1967 'Fearbook' using the pseudonym 'John Trasterson' Research ongoing with this publication
1966 & 1967 Editions: Necrology Castle of Frankenstein Monster Annual 'Fearbook' 1967 No.10 - Barry Brown reveals The True Facts Behind Bela Lugosi`s Tragic Drug Addiction No.11 Rondo Hatton, October 1971
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Regular contributor to "Films in Review" Necrology Additions: April 1967 & May 1968 (my thanks to Christina) Article on Henry Travers June-July 1974 For reference to the March letter, the actors referred to showing real acting potential by Margrath Hopkins are Kris Tabori (son of Viveca Lindfors), Denise Alexander, Nick Nolte, Susan Seaforth and John Moulder Brown. Letter Lapin 360 April 1976 issue Films of Tom Neal (with the help of John Cocchi) June-July 1976 Article on Ben Turpin October 1977 issue only (no letters) March 1979 Robert A. Evans chronicle dedication
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Magick Theatre Magazine Bruno Ve Sota interview by Barry Brown June 14, 1975 - first published in 1987 issue No.8 |
Contributions to books
Who Was Who On The Screen (Evelyn Mack Truitt reference book published 1974) John Willis' SCREEN WORLD - 1977 and 1978 editions. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (as follows) "This volume would not be possible without the generous cooperation of Barry Brown......" (among other names, too many to list here). Heroes of the Horrors (1978) with Calvin T. Beck Scream Queens (1978) excerpt from interview with Bruno VeSota (for link please go to "magazine contributions" above) Scream Queens (1978) Chapter on Katherine Victor Danny Peary's 1978 "Close-ups" article on working with Jeff Bridges Unsung Heroes of the Horrors (unpublished) see separate section 'UNSUNG HEROES' |
Personal
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Letter to Viola Myers, who was President of Fan Group "Hollywood Club Internationale" written 15 August, 1972 Click on thumbnail for larger image. |
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Envelope accompanying above letter - I'm told Barry used a friend's address at that time in order to protect his privacy. |
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Letter to Viola Myers June 22, 1973 |
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Barry the writer by Mike Clark (courtesy of Wayne Lawless) |
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Barry's letter to Peter Bogdanovich, dated March 30, 1973. Courtesy Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN |
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Barry's response to fan letter dated July 29 1971 (Thanks to Dena) |
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This piece of memorabilia connects Bruno Ve Sota, the late veteran actor and director of Invasion of the Star Creatures to Barry. The scrap of paper has Bruno's bold print with instructions for photographs to be delivered to Barry's home address, including his telephone number (possibly 1975). Barry greatly admired Bruno whom he interviewed for a proposed article "It's VeSota" (published in the late '80s). Barry delivered an actors' eulogy at his funeral. (Thanks to Bruno's daughter, Grace) Please also visit my website to Bruno Ve Sota |
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Interview with Don Pedro Colley by Barry Brown (Thanks to the Brown family, please note only the first 23 pages available)
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Barry's letter to Jim Coughlin dated August 9, 1976 - thanks to Jim Coughlin (see also UNSUNG HEROES section) |
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A few postcards Barry sent from filming location(s) to his friend Sean Michael Rice. Barry was greatly influenced by Montgomery Clift as you can tell from the signature. Please note:- photo/reverse of postcard was not included with donation - click image(s) right. |
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