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1970135612Culver City CA: Faces Music / Columbia Pictures 1970. Vintage oversize double weight photograph of Ben Gazzara on the set of the 1970 film. <br /> <br /> 9.25 x 12.25 inches. In an archival mat. Near Fine. Faces Music / Columbia Pictures unknown
1979146228Hollywood: Faces 1979. Fifth Draft script for the 1980 film here under the working title "One Summer Night." Name of uncredited editor Jack McSweeney and "#36" in holograph ink on top right of title page. <br/><br/>After her neighbors are killed in a mob hit a woman goes on the run with their young son who is in possession of a book the gangsters want. One of eleven films star Gena Rowlands made with her husband director John Cassavetes who became attached to the movie after she was cast. <br/><br/>Remade in 1999 directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Sharon Stone as well as the inspiration for the 2008 French film "Julia" directed by Erick Zonca and starring Tilda Swinton.<br/><br/>Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for Rowlands.<br/><br/>Set in and shot on location in New York and New Jersey. <br/><br/>Green leatherette titled wrappers. Title page present dated July 9 1979 noted as Fifth Draft with credits for screenwriter John Cassavetes. 138 leaves with last page of text numbered 135. Xerographic duplication rectos only with goldenrod revision pages throughout dated variously between 7-10-79 and 7-11-79. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads.<br/><br/>Rosenbuam 1000. Grant US. Faces unknown books
1972135916Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1972. Draft script for the 1973 film based on the 1963 "Parker" novel by Donald E. Westlake writing as Richard Stark. <br /> <br /> One of the great neo-noir crime films of the early 1970s today a classic New Hollywood with understated performances from Duvall Black and Baker as well as a who's-who of character actors playing out a violent story that takes place mostly in a beautifully ordinary rural setting. Shot on location in Los Angeles. <br /> <br /> Blue titled wrappers rubber-stamped copy No. 117 dated December 18 1972 with credits for producer De Haven and director/screenwriter Flynn. Title page integral with the front wrapper as issued. 131 leaves with last page of text numbered 128. Mimeograph duplication. Pages Fine wrapper Fine bound with two gold brads. <br /> <br /> Grant US. Silver Classic US Noir. Spicer US. Stephens US. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
1974166565Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1974. Draft script for the 1974 film. Copy belonging to construction coordinator Hendrik Wynands with his name in manuscript ink on the front wrapper and on a label affixed to the three-ring binder housing the script. Bound in after the script are several production documents including interoffice memos a staff and crew contact list a shooting schedule and a construction estimate and set breakdown sheet.<br /> <br /> A satirical neo-noir following a professional hit man who is contracted by a local mob boss to take out the competition but soon finds himself the target of several personal attacks in retaliation. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Seattle Washington and Silver Springs Florida. <br /> <br /> Script housed in a black three-ring binder. Blue titled Twentieth Century-Fox wrappers noted as FINAL and copy No. 332 on the front wrapper. Title page present undated noted as FINAL with credits for director John Frankenheimer and screenwriter Robert Dillon. 130 leaves with last page of text numbered 129. Mimeograph duplication on eye-rest green stock rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine.<br /> <br /> Spicer US Neo-Noir. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
1935149844Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1935. Post-production script for the 1935 film. Incomplete as issued. With manuscript pencil annotations throughout most of which substantive in nature. Included with the script are several sets of paper clipped revision pages two inserted in sequence within the script and six laid in as well as two typed letters regarding uncredited screenwriter Finley Peter Dunne's attempts to receive screenwriting credit for the film. Missing two pages likely as used or issued.<br /> <br /> Based on the 1929 novel by Lloyd C. Douglas. A reckless millionaire's life is saved with the use of a hospital's sole resuscitator resulting in the death of a selfless philanthropic surgeon who needed the device at the same time to survive. Through his growing relationship with the surgeon's widow the millionaire learns kindness and generosity. Remade in 1954 by Douglas Sirk starring Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman.<br /> <br /> Self wrappers. Title page integral with front wrapper dated JUNE 11th 1935 rubber-stamped copy No. 14 with credits for director JOHN M. STAHL and novelist LLOYD DOUGLAS. Approximately 110 leaves. Mimeograph duplication on blue stock rectos only. Pages Very Good plus with the first and last leaves separated from the binding bound with two gold brads.<br /> <br /> Criterion Collection 457. Universal Pictures unknown
1976130063Burbank CA: National Broadcasting Company NBC 1976. Final and Revised Final drafts for four episodes the 1976 season and two episodes 1977 season of the NBC television series "Gibbsville" based on characters in John O'Hara's 1934 novel "Appointment in Samarra." Gibbsville is the name of the town central to the novel's plot a fictionalized version of O'Hara's hometown Pottsville Pennsylvania. <br/><br/>Each script has green and white titled wrappers noted as FINAL DRAFT or REVISED FINAL DRAFT on the front wrapper dated between July 26 1976 and October 17 1976 with credits for the screenwriter of each episode. Title page present noted as FINAL DRAFT or REVISED FINAL DRAFT on the front wrappers dated between July 26 1976 and October 17 1976 with credits for the screenwriter of each episode. Mechanical duplication. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. <br/><br/>Full pagination available upon request. National Broadcasting Company [NBC] unknown books
1978150017Universal City: Universal Pictures 1978. Early First Draft Shooting script for the 1980 film preceding its release by nearly two years. With a handwritten label affixed to the front wrapper noting "Revised as of 2/14." <br/><br/>The true story of Melvin E. Dummar a working class man who gives a late-night ride to a man who claims to be Howard Hughes and later finds himself written into Hughes' hotly contested multi-million-dollar will. Nominated for three Academy Awards winning two including Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for Mary Steenburgen.<br/><br/>Set and shot on location in California Utah and Nevada.<br/><br/>Green titled wrappers noted as production No. 00433 on the front wrapper dated NOVEMBER 29 1978. Title page present noted as First Draft Shooting Screenplay with credits for screenwriter Bo Goldman. 126 leaves with last page of text numbered 123. Xerographic duplication on eye-rest green stock rectos only with rainbow revision pages throughout dated variously between 2/12/78 and 2/13/79. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads.<br/><br/>Rosenbaum 1000. <br/><br/>Full provenance available. Universal Pictures unknown books
1966137413Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1966. Revised Estimating script for the 1967 film. Winner of three Academy Awards. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1960 Broadway musical by Lerner and Loewe winner of four Tony awards and itself based on "The Once and Future King" T.H. White's 1958 adaptation of Arthurian legends. <br /> <br /> Set in England shot on location in Spain. <br /> <br /> Tan titled wrappers noted as REV. ESTIMATING SCRIPT on the front wrapper rubber-stamped copy No. 14 dated June 1 1966. Distribution page present with receipt intact. Title page present dated 6/1/66 with credits for screenwriter-lyricist Lerner composer Frederick Loewe and novelist White. 148 leaves with last page of text numbered 142. Mimeograph on white yellow pink and blue stock dated variously between 6/1/66 and 6/7/66. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with two gold brads. Warner Brothers unknown
1966167688Los Angeles: Olympic International Films 1966. Vintage US one sheet poster for the 1966 Japanese pink film. Modified by the distributor with red shorts drawn onto the body of the female figure in red pencil in order to dissuade censors.<br /> <br /> In a futuristic world young girls are abducted and transformed into Love Robots living sex dolls available for sale. Pink film auteur Koji Wakamatsu was one of the most successful Japanese filmmakers of the 1960s directing a number of notable erotic politically charged films including "Go Go Second Time Virgin" 1969 and "Ecstasy of the Angels" 1972 as well as producing Nagisa Oshima's controversial film and today an international classic "In the Realm of the Senses" 1976. <br /> <br /> 27 x 41 inches folded. About Near Fine. Olympic International Films unknown
1949148507Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1949. Three vintage photographs of Patricia Neal applying makeup on the set of the 1949 film. <br /> <br /> Adapted to the screen by Ayn Rand from her novel one of only three screenplays she wrote during her brief tenure in Hollywood. <br /> <br /> In approaching the film adaptation of Rand's iconoclastic work King Vidor dispensed with typical Hollywood production techniques and focused on creating an expressionistic film one that literally echoed the architectural underpinnings of its characters' philosophies motives and ambitions. Unusual choices included modernist cinematography expressionistic set designs and wardrobe and having Ms. Rand herself adapt her own screenplay. <br /> <br /> Two photographs 7.5 x 9.25 inches. One photograph 7.75 x 9.5 inches. Near Fine with light edgewear. Warner Brothers unknown
1978145671Los Angeles: George Barris - Irwin Schaeffer Production 1978. Revised Draft script for the 1978 film. Copy belonging to writer George Barris with his name in manuscript ink on the title page manuscript annotations and paper clip page markers throughout. With a cast that includes Fabian Barris and Casey Kasem.<br /> <br /> A sleazy nightclub owner tries to help the comeback of a young disco star.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in Los Angeles. <br /> <br /> Gold titled wrappers. Title page present dated 6/4/78 with credits for writer George Barris and screenwriter John Arnoldy. 89 leaves with last page of text numbered 87. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine clip binding. George Barris - Irwin Schaeffer Production unknown
19311738Berlin: Nero-Film AG 1931. First Edition. Original Austrian premiere program for Fritz Lang's 1931 German film customized for the film's premiere at the Apollo Theater in Vienna - Lang's birthplace and home for the earlier part of his life. A highly influential pre-war film noir and masterpiece of world cinema ranking among the best of Lang's body of work. In addition to being Lang's first sound film 'M' also served as the vehicle for Peter Lorre's breakout role as child murderer Hans Beckert. The program is chiefly illustrated throughout with a series of photo-montages and gives the date of the premiere as 3 September 1931. A rare premiere program for one of Lang's most enduring films. Small folio 22.5cm; green and white photo-illustrated wrappers folded with the premiere information printed in red on front wrapper; 8pp; illus. Faint horizontal fold at center faint diagonal crease to upper right corner of front wrapper with a chip to lower left corner of rear wrapper and a few tiny tears; Very Good. Nero-Film AG unknown
1975146390unknown: Brut Productions 1975. Revised Draft script for the 1975 television film here under the working title "Welcome to Xanadu" which originally aired on ABC on October 10 1975. Copy belonging to an unknown crew member with holograph ink annotations to the front wrapper and title page.<br/><br/>Based on the 1968 novel "Welcome to Xanadu" by Nathaniel Benchley. A fugitive mental patient kidnaps an underage farm girl and brings her to a cabin in the mountains where she develops Stockholm Syndrome. A television movie from the final years of the short-lived Brut Productions a film production company formed by cosmetics brand Fabergé when sales of its perfume Xanadu skyrocketed following its appearance in a mock advertisement in Jack Haley Jr.'s "The Love Machine" 1971.<br/><br/>Set in the American West. Shot on location in Taos New Mexico. <br/><br/>Brown titled Brut Productions wrappers. Title page present dated 5/13/75 noted as REVISED DRAFT with credits for screenwriter Edward Hume and novelist Nathaniel Benchley. 122 leaves with last page of text numbered 120. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus with light soiling bound with two gold brads. Brut Productions unknown books
1960166216London: Weyland Film Productions 1960. Draft script for the 1961 British film copy belonging to Art Director George Provis with manuscript pencil annotations throughout and rough pencil sketches on the versos of four pages. Seven pages with paste-ups of goldenrod revision pages with many pages cut horizontally separating scenes and many pages creased vertically as is common with working scripts. Provenance available upon request.<br /> <br /> Laid in are 43 carbon typescript leaves detailing construction costs dating from August 1960 through January 1961 a carbon typescript copy set list a carbon typescript copy construction staff requirements page a penciled layout of an October 31 to December 2 Shop Building and Shooting Stage schedule and staff requirements and a pencil layout of an Art Department construction form. <br /> <br /> George Provis was a British Art Director and Production Designer who began his career working on quota quickies low budget features made to comply with Britain's Cinematograph Films Act of 1927 in the 1930s. After the Second World War Provis was appointed by British film producer Sydney Box to head the art department at Gainsborough Pictures and is credited on over 120 films.<br /> <br /> Based on the 1954 novel by Michael Croft. Max Bygraves stars as an idealistic teacher fresh from training college who begins work at a tough East London secondary school of badly-behaved impoverished students and fellow teachers who believe corporal punishment is the most effective way of controlling the students.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in Clarendon Crescent and Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School in London. <br /> <br /> Blue untitled wrappers with a die-cut window in the British fasion. Title page present dated 24th October 1960 with credits for screenwriter John Cresswell and author Michael Croft. 162 leaves with last page of text numbered 153. Mimeograph duplication rectos only with pink revision pages throughout dated 3.11.60 and undated and undated goldenrod revision paste-ups on seven pages. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three flat metal brads. Weyland Film Productions unknown
1943147112Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1943. Second Revised Final draft script for the 1944 film. A few annotations of names or checks in holograph pencil on the top outer corner of verso. <br/><br/>A dramatization of the trials that took place in Japan during World War II eight American aircrew members are taken prisoner by the Japanese Army. They are forced to endure systematic torture and abuse and finally accused convicted and executed as war criminals. This film brought opposition from the Department of Defense fearing strong reactions from the Japanese. <br/><br/>Set in Japan shot on location in Washington DC. <br/><br/>Beige titled wrappers noted as SECOND REVISED FINAL on the front wrapper rubber-stamped copy No. 229 and production No. 936 dated OCT. 14 1943. Distribution page present with receipt intact. Title page present dated October 14 1943 noted as 2nd Revised Final. 136 leaves with last page of text numbered 131. Mimeograph duplication rectos only with blue revision pages throughout dated variously between 10/20/43 and 12/6/43. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1974152004N.p.: N.p. 1974. Collection of ten vintage oversize double weight photographs from the French release of the 1974 Italian film.<br /> <br /> Director Liliana Cavani's international breakthrough a deeply controversial film about a Holocaust survivor who renews her sadomasochistic sexual relationship with her Nazi captor after a chance encounter which threatens to expose his fellow former SS officers now living in secret in postwar Vienna. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Vienna Austria and Rome Italy. <br /> <br /> 15.5 x 12 inches. About Near Fine with tiny punch holes at the corners as issued. <br /> <br /> Criterion Collection 59. Grant Italy. N.p. unknown
1967149639Paris: Nouvelles editions de films 1967. Two vintage borderless double weight photographs from the set of the 1967 film. The first photograph shows Louis Malle and Jean-Paul Belmondo who is in costume conferring on the set. With the stamp of photographer Vincent Rossel and the name of the film as well as holograph annotations regarding layout on the verso. <br/><br/>The second photograph shows director Louis Malle standing with his back to the camera and other crew members at work on a rooftop in preparation for a scene. A few penciled annotations on the verso.<br/><br/>Based on the 1897 novel by Georges Darien. After his inheritance is stolen by his uncle a young man embarks on a life of crime to win back what was taken from him.<br/><br/>Set and shot on location in Paris.<br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Nouvelles editions de films unknown books
1971151550N.p.: Alfa Cinematografica 1971. Vintage oversize borderless reference photograph of Luchino Visconti and Silvana Mangano on the set of the 1971 film. Mimeo snipe "Parimage" stamp and "Camera Press" stamp on verso. <br /> <br /> Based on Thomas Mann's 1912 novella. Mann's lonely and obsessed novelist was transformed by Visconti into a composer based on Mahler who travels to Venice for his health and becomes increasingly obsessed with an adolescent Polish boy. The middle film of Visconit's "German Trilogy" an impressionistic conceptual cycle that begins with "The Damned" 1969 and ends with "Ludwig" 1972. Nominated for an Academy Award and for the Palm d'Or.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in Venice Italy. <br /> <br /> 12 x 9 inches. Very Good plus with some creasing and two small closed tears to left edge. <br /> <br /> Criterion Collection 962. Vogel Film as a Subversive Art. Alfa Cinematografica unknown
1960144529Rome: Titanus 1960. Two vintage borderless double weight photographs from the 1960 film. With manuscript annotations and an agency stamp on the verso of each. <br /> <br /> Rosaria Katina Paxinou recently widowed moves to Milan from the countryside with four of her sons to join her eldest. Each take different paths as they struggle to adjust to life in the city. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Milan and Rome Italy. <br /> <br /> 12 x 8 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Ebert III. Eureka Masters of Cinema 133. Titanus unknown
1971151550N.p.: Alfa Cinematografica 1971. Vintage oversize borderless reference photograph of Luchino Visconti and Silvana Mangano on the set of the 1971 film. Mimeo snipe "Parimage" stamp and "Camera Press" stamp on verso. <br/><br/>Based on Thomas Mann's 1912 novella. Mann's lonely and obsessed novelist was transformed by Visconti into a composer based on Mahler who travels to Venice for his health and becomes increasingly obsessed with an adolescent Polish boy. The middle film of Visconit's "German Trilogy" an impressionistic conceptual cycle that begins with "The Damned" 1969 and ends with "Ludwig" 1972. Nominated for an Academy Award and for the Palm d'Or.<br/><br/>Shot on location in Venice Italy. <br/><br/>12 x 9 inches. Very Good plus with some creasing and two small closed tears to left edge. <br/><br/>Criterion Collection 962. Vogel Film as a Subversive Art. Alfa Cinematografica unknown books
1959138791Mexico: Producciones Barbachano Ponce 1959. Three vintage photographs from the set of the 1959 film. All likely shot on the same day and on a set in a rural location. Buñuel appears in each photo wearing a pith helmet in the first with cinematographer Gabriel Figueroa the second with lead actor Francisco Rabal and the third eating lunch alone on a makeshift table. <br /> <br /> Each photo with the Paris address stamp for Telecine as well as annotations and penciled press markings on the verso. <br /> <br /> All photos 5 x 7 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Rosenbaum 1000. Producciones Barbachano Ponce unknown
1968148783Glendale CA: Allied Artists 1968. Collection of eight vintage studio still photographs from the US release of the 1967 French film. <br/><br/>Bunuel's first color film about a bored and directionless young housewife who begins working in a brothel while her husband is at work with tragic consequences for him and a jealous client involved in organized crime. Winner of the Golden Lion at the 1967 Venice Film Festival. <br/><br/>Set in and shot on location in Paris. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. <br/><br/>Complete collation details available on request.<br/><br/>Godard Histoires du cinema. Vogel Film as a Subversive Art. Rosenbaum 1000. Ebert I. Criterion Collection 593. Allied Artists unknown books
1967135079Paris: Robert et Raymond Hakim / Sud-Films Distribution 1967. Vintage black-and-white borderless press photograph of director Luis Bunuel with cinematographer Christian Matras and the cast on the set of the 1967 film. With a European press agency stamp on the verso "Photo exclusive / EUROPANEWS" a date stamp of April 8 1969 and a few other annotations. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Very Good to Near Fine. Robert et Raymond Hakim / Sud-Films Distribution unknown books
1955003055New York: MGM 1955. MGM Publicity Department New York City NY 1955. Original press kit or "Editor's Portfolio" for the 1955 film musical GUYS AND DOLLS. Included in the 9" by 11 ½" press kit are 12 vintage photographs including glamorous head shots of Marlon Brando Jean Simmons Frank Sinatra and Vivian Blaine. Plus 20 studio-mimeographed pages of promotional information Synopsis Cast List Song List Production Notes and more. The portfolio is in FINE condition all contents equally pristine the twelve fresh photos sport studio snipes on their reverses. All contained in a Fine 10" x 13" MGM printed envelope. In short this original press kit looks untouched and is likely a rare survival. Press Kits from the 1950s are notoriously rare and this one has a provenance: it came directly from the collection of Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne Letter of Authenticity included. First Edition Thus. Original Wraps. Fine/Fine. MGM paperback books
1938133673Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1938. Final Draft script for the 1938 film. From the library of producer Mark Hellinger who wrote the film's screenplay bound in red three-quarter leather with gilt titles and designs marbled endpapers raised bands trimmed edges and Hellinger's name in gilt on the front board. Also included is a typescript on onionskin stock with the title and credits for Hellinger and story writer Faith Baldwin on the front wrapper in holograph ink. Finally laid in is a typed letter signed by Bette Davis dated March 31 1939 on Davis' stationery thanking Hellinger for kind words regarding her film "Dark Victory" 1939 and discussing her dismay with the script for "Comet Over Broadway" and her resulting decision to part ways with the film. <br/><br/>Mark Hellinger's first screenplay for Warner Brothers. His other credits include the noir antecedent "The Roaring Twenties" 1939 screenwriter "It All Came True" 1940 producer and his notable series of foundation noir films "High Sierra" 1941 associate producer "The Killers" 1946 producer and "The Naked City" 1948 producer. <br/><br/>Based on a story by Faith Baldwin published in "Cosmopolitan" in 1937 about Eve Appleton Francis wife of garage owner Bill Appleton Litel and aspiring actress. Bill gets into an argument with an actor over Eve and accidentally kills him. Eve takes her infant daughter and tries to make her way on Broadway while Bill is imprisoned. Set in New York. <br/><br/>Bound script:<br/><br/>Noted as FINAL on the distribution page dated 3/28/38 with credits for Hellinger Robert Buckner N. Brewster Morse Fritz Falkenstein and Frank Cavett on the following page flatsigned by Walter MacEwen. Distribution page present with receipt intact. 155 leaves mimeograph duplication dated August 19 1938 and August 22 1938 screenwriters' credit page. Pages and binding Near Fine. <br/><br/>Typescript:<br/><br/>Blue wrappers. "Comet Over Broadway by Mark Hellinger / after a story by Faith Baldwin" in holograph ink on the front wrapper. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Hellinger and story writer Baldwin. 78 leaves typed watermarked "MILLERS FALLS." Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. <br/><br/>Bette Davis letter and envelope: <br/><br/>Light soil and a closed tear to the envelope. Letter folded horizontally else Near Fine. Warner Brothers unknown books
