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The Case of the Kitchen Killer, 1976

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Scope and Contents

Film is a parody of crime dramas and examines the psychological reasons for committing crime. According to Smith, the film was inspired by actor and comedian Pat McCormick’s (1927-2005) story about being frightened by the approach of a man wielding a pair of kitchen tongs in the men’s restroom at the Grand Central Station in New York City. The cast includes Smith’s father, Dr. Lendon H. Smith.

Dates

  • Creation: 1976

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

1 film_reels_16mm : A and B rolls; color, sound

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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