Marion Dougherty Archive

Includes letters, new clippings, programs, and a photograph from the Warner Bros. Celebration of Tradition June 2, 1990. Marion Dougherty was a casting director known for giving prominent actors such as Al Pacino and Glenn Close their first film credits. She entered the entertainment industry when a friend hired her as an assistant at Kraft Television Theatre. She gave Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman their first acting credits while working on the television series Naked City. She became notable for her casting decisions to be based on acting ability rather than type casting on appearance. She made history by being the first casting director to receive an entire title card to list her credit when Slaughterhouse-Five was released. From 1979-1999 Dougherty worked as the Vice President of Casting for Warner Brothers. RM IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for the auction you agreed to these terms and will be required to comply with them.