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1980140998N.p.: N.p. 1980. First Draft script for an unproduced television film. Laid in are six pages of letters urging the production of this film. <br/><br/>Based on Ed McBain's police procedural novels set in "The 87th Precinct" specifically the 1972 novel "Sadie When She Died" but not to be confused with the 1961-1962 television series also based on this series of novels and stories. The series takes place in Isola a fictionalized district in a city much like New York City with other corresponding districts representing the other four boroughs. The series takes a look at the gritty life of the cops of the 87th precinct and the troubles they deal with on a daily basis. <br/><br/>Set in New York City.<br/><br/>Blue titled wrappers. Title page present dated October 28 1980 noted as First Draft with credits for screenwriter Ed McBain. 90 leaves with last page of text numbered 87. Xerographically duplicated. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1994140200Hong Kong: N.p. 1994. Vintage Hong Kong poster for the 1994 film. <br/><br/>A Honk Kong crime film written and directed by Eddie Ling-Ching Fong and starring Jacky Cheung as Private Eye. <br/><br/>27 x 38 inches. Light wear to the edges else Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1973134889Los Angeles: American International Pictures AIP 1973. Original Pressbook for the 1973 blaxploitation film. <br/><br/>Pam Grier and Margaret Markov escape from a remote women's prison aided in part by Markov's revolutionary boyfriend. What follows is an almost comical series of bloody shootouts pitting revolutionaries and drug dealers and the authorities all against each other. Set in an unknown tropical country and shot in the Philippines. <br/><br/>16 pages saddle stapled 8.5 x 14 inches. Very Good plus. American International Pictures [AIP] unknown books
1947150479Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1947. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1947 film showing noted conductor Leopold Stokowski using his renowned free-hand conducting style. With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. <br/><br/>In spite of his conservative mother's preference that he play in a reputable establishment a skilled young pianist makes a living playing in a jazz orchestra. Filmed at Carnegie Hall and featuring appearances by several noted musicians of the time including Arthur Rubinstein Lily Pons Fritz Reiner Bruno Walter Jan Peerce and Vaughn Monroe. <br/><br/>Set and shot in New York. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Very Good lightly toned with light vertical creasing to the left edge. United Artists unknown books
1962139022Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1962. Original British quad poster for the 1962 US film. Printed in England by Stafford and Co. featuring artwork nearly identical to its US variants. <br/><br/>Based on characters created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan Mahoney is summoned by Indian princess Kamara Simi Garewal hoping he will save endangered elephants. Going up against an old rival engineer Gordon Tarzan must stop a hydroelectric dam from causing carnage. <br/><br/>Shot on location in India and Thailand. After appearing in "Tarzan the Mafnificent" 1960 Jock Mahoney became Tarzan for two films first in this film then in "Tarzan's Three Challenges" 1963. He would also make appearances in the 1966-1967 television series "Tarzan."<br/><br/>30 x 40 inches folded as issued. Very Good folded once more toning tape ghosts and a few central pinholes. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
1966135228Los Angeles: American International Pictures AIP 1966. Collection of 9 vintage black-and-white reference still photographs from the 1966. Each still shows a particular location in Mexico City and in Acapulco Mexico various scenes used for shooting the film. <br/><br/>Tarzan Mike Henry travels from Africa to Mexico at the request of an old friend to help rescue a kidnapped boy named Ramel Padilla Jr. Augustus Vinero Opatoshu the kidnapper forces Ramel to lead him to the city supposedly made of gold. Tarzan sets out with Ramel's pet leopard a lion and a chimpanzee and soon locates the boy. Ramel shows him the way to the lost city where Tarzan confronts Vinero and his henchmen. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Tiny edge tears and creases else Near Fine overall. American International Pictures [AIP] unknown books
1970134970N.p.: N.p. 1970. Post-production Dialogue Cutting Continuity script for the 1936 film. This copy was xerographically duplicated circa 1970 or possibly later. Not a vintage item useful for content information only. <br/><br/>Based on characters created by Edgar Rice Burroughs with Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan and Maureen O'Sullivan as Jane. Tarzan and Jane have taken up residence in their treehouse replete with animal-powered elevator. Two of Jane's British relatives and an underhanded hunter come looking for Jane and plan to capture Tarzan for a display in London. <br/><br/>Refilmed before release and cutting several scenes involving killer pygmies torture and vampire bats. <br/><br/>Tall white self wrappers. Dated Oct. 28 1936 on the title page with a credit for film editor W. Donn Hayes. Reel and footage count not present. Near Fine bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1960128802London: Merton Park Studios 1960. Final Shooting Script for the 1962 UK film. The first film out of 47 of the "Edgar Wallace Mysteries" a British film series that showed as 1-hour second features on British film screens between 1960 and 1965 then later on television. Based on Wallace's 1918 novel. <br/><br/>John Lexman is a murder-mystery writer happily married but with financial troubles leading him to borrow money from less-reputable figures. He is framed for murder of the lenders perhaps by the estranged lover of his new wife. <br/><br/>"The Edgar Wallace Mysteries" constituted a run of 47 films all produced at Merton Park Studios for Anglo-Amalgamated between 1960 and 1965 as second features for distribution in British cinema houses. They were generally based on adaptations of original late Victorian/early twentieth century stories by Edgar Wallace updated to reflect contemporary settings. The features were rebroadcast later the same year on "The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theater" which ran in both the US and UK. The opening was a slowly revolving bust of Edgar Wallace to the accompaniment of the "Man of Mystery Theme" written by Michael Carr later recorded by The Shadows and a No. 1 hit record in the UK. <br/><br/>Cream titled wrappers. Title page present dated May 1960 noted as FINAL SHOOTING SCRIPT with credits for screenwriter Mackie and for writer Wallace. 70 leaves with last page of text numbered 69. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three silver brads. <br/><br/>Grant UK. Merton Park Studios unknown books
1960139167London: Merton Park Studios 1960. Shooting script for the 1960 British film noir "Clue of the New Pin" later rebroadcast as Season 1 episode 5 of the British series "The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre." <br/><br/>Based on Wallace's 1923 novel. Trasmere is thrifty and does not trust banks so he keeps all of his money in his house. One day he turns up dead in a completely locked vault the only clue being a new pin. <br/><br/>Wallace's novel was first adapted for a 1929 British film of the same name directed by Arthur Maude. "What Have You Done to Solange" 1972 a Giallo film directed by Massimo Dallamano is loosely based on the novel. <br/><br/>"The Edgar Wallace Mysteries" constituted a run of 47 films all produced at Merton Park Studios for Anglo-Amalgamated between 1960 and 1965 as second features for distribution in British cinema houses. They were generally based on adaptations of original late Victorian/early twentieth century stories by Edgar Wallace updated to reflect contemporary settings. The features were rebroadcast later the same year on "The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theater" which ran in both the US and UK. The opening was a slowly revolving bust of Edgar Wallace to the accompaniment of the "Man of Mystery Theme" written by Michael Carr later recorded by The Shadows and a No. 1 hit record in the UK. <br/><br/>Titled self wrappers noted as SHOOTING SCRIPT on the front wrapper dated September 1960 with credits for screenwriter Mackie and novelist Wallace. Title page integral with front wrapper. 67 leaves with last page of text numbered 66. Mechanical duplication. Very Good plus overall bound with two silver brads. <br/><br/>Grant UK. Spicer UK. Merton Park Studios unknown books
1961128815London: Merton Park Studios 1961. Final Shooting Script for the 1962 UK film. The 18th film out of 47 of the "Edgar Wallace Mysteries" a British film series that showed as 1-hour second features on British film screens between 1960 and 1965 then later on television. <br/><br/>White titled wrappers noted as Final Shooting script on the front wrapper dated October 1961 with credits for screenwriter Mackie and writer Wallace. Title page integral with the front wrapper as issued. 64 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two silver brads. Merton Park Studios unknown books
1935129885N.p.: Grand National Pictures 1935. Early Draft script for the 1939 film "The Mysterious Mr. Reeder" here under the working title and the title Monogram Pictures used for its 1940 re-release "The Mind of Mr. Reeder." Copy belonging to screenwriter Bryan Edgar Wallace Edgar Wallace's son with his name and holograph annotations in pencil to the front wrapper. <br/><br/>Based on the 1925 collection of short stories "The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder" by Edgar Wallace. The second Mr. Reeder film this time seeing the absentminded detective investigate a gang of counterfeiters. <br/><br/>Tan titled wrappers. Title page present dated October 1 1935 with credit for writer Wallace. 78 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with a teal cord. <br/><br/>Okuda 71. Grand National Pictures unknown books
1962128816London: Merton Park Studios 1962. Final Shooting script for the 1962 UK film. The 21st film out of 47 of the "Edgar Wallace Mysteries" a British film series that screened as 60 minute second features on British film screens between 1960 and 1965 then later on television. <br/><br/>A shady businessman has perpetrated a fraud that has resulted in the death of a large number of people. His business partner has evidence of the fraud and threatens the fraudster with exposure in the event of any further dishonest dealing. But when the fraudster suddenly receives death threats he decides to fake his own murder. . <br/><br/>Light blue tall titled wrappers noted as Final Shooting Script on the front wrapper dated January 1962 with credits for screenwriter Harris and writer Wallace. 55 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two silver British-style brads. Merton Park Studios unknown books
1957140319Paris: Intermondia Films 1957. Vintage borderless studio still photograph from the 1957 French film. Mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. <br/><br/>A coming-of-age film about a young Cambodian boy who adopts and raises a young elephant. <br/><br/>Shot on location in Cambodia. <br/><br/>7.5 x 9 inches. Near Fine. Intermondia Films unknown books
1960151358N.p.: N.p. 1960. Collection of six vintage reference photographs from the 1960 British film. <br/><br/>Resentful of her father's new Parisian wife a teenage girl attempts to wreck the marriage with the help of her English beatnik friends. An early appearance by actress Gillian Hills who went on to enjoy a successful career as a ye-ye pop singer in France. <br/><br/>Set in London shot on location in London and Kent.<br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. <br/><br/>Complete collation details available on request. N.p. unknown books
1961141662N.p.: Mediterranee Cinema 1961. Collection of four vintage studio still photographs from the 1961 film. Snipe affixed to the verso of each image. <br/><br/>A wealthy Parisian returns home after making a fortune in Africa and places an advertisement in a newspaper seeking a wife. What he receives instead is the attention of a group of con-artists. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus. Mediterranee Cinema unknown books
1957140274France / Italy: Productions Sigma 1957. Archive of 42 vintage borderless single weight still photographs and 2 color transparencies from the 1958 French-Italian film. Seen in the images is starring actress Dany Robin both on the set and at a birthday party and other stars of the film in action. Notations on the verso of several photos in holograph pencil and five photos rubber-stamped on the verso crediting photographer Boutinot. Housed in a vintage Crumiere brand paper box with the film title in holograph ink on the lid and accompanied by a receipt dated 1957 on parchment from the Waroline photography store in Paris. <br/><br/>Based on Champly's 1932 novel "L'Homme Qui Mourra Domain." A jeweler is suspected of conspiracy in South America so he is imprisoned and his strong-willed wife will do anything to declare his innocence. <br/><br/>Photos range in size with the largest being 7 x 9.25 inches with two color transparencies 2.5 x 2.5 inch. Very Good plus overall photos with moderate curling. Productions Sigma unknown books
1958140859Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1958. Pages from the shooting final script for the 1958 film. Two sets of additional revised pages noted on the front as ADDITIONAL PAGES with instructions: "TO ALL SECRETARIES: Please place these additional pages at the back of your script of the above date." <br/><br/>A military school cadet falls for a French starlet days before she is featured as the queen in a Marti Gras parade. Her movie studio decides to capitalize on the occasion. Nominated for an Academy Award for best Scoring of a Musical Picture. <br/><br/>Shot on location in California Louisiana and Virginia. <br/><br/>Pink titled self wrappers noted as shooting final script on the front wrapper dated June 11 1958. 15 leaves with last leaf of text numbered 122. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two paper clips. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1942129351Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1942. Story synopsis basis for the 1943 film "Claudia" based on a story by Franken that appeared in Redbook magazine between July 1941 and October 1942. <br/><br/>McGuire and Young are memorable in their portrayal of a young innocent couple struggling to break from the ties of their respective families as well as the pressure of distant relocation. Followed by a sequel "Claudia and David" in 1946 and basis for a radio play. <br/><br/>Sky blue titled wrappers with credit for writer Franken. Distribution page present with receipt intact. 18 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1970149626N.p.: N.p. 1970. Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1970 Italian film showing actress Juliette Mayniel. With a mimeo snipe and a provenance stamp on the verso.<br/><br/>Director Edoardo Mulargia is best known as director of "Shango" 1970 and "Tropic of Cancer" 1972.<br/><br/>9.5 x 7.25 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1965149892N.p.: N.p. 1965. Collection of five vintage reference photographs from the 1965 French mondo film. With a stamp specific to the film's UK release on the verso.<br/><br/>A cavalcade of unusual people and practices including strippers voodoo priests and priestesses cross-dressers bee fetishists and more. <br/><br/>Set and shot on location in Paris.<br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus lightly creased and one with faint ink residue on the recto.<br/><br/><br/>Bier p. 743. N.p. unknown books
1960143236Paris: Filmsonor 1960. Collection of 11 vintage black-and-white still photographs from the set of the 1960 French-Italian film here under the original French title "Une fille pour l'été." Featured are several images of the cast and crew on the waterfront basking in the shade director Molinaro in white straw hat and images of starring actress Petit including a striking portrait image of her under an elegant sconce and with Auclair reading scripts. All but one photograph with annotations in the verso in holograph ink film title names of persons pictured and all but two photographs with numerical annotations on the verso in holograph pencil. <br/><br/>Based on a novel presumed by screenwriter Clavel. Philippe Auclair is an unsung artist with a mistress he does not love. He spends leisurely vacations at Paule's Presle in the Riviera where he meets Manette Petit a poor girl whom he befriends and lusts for to the chagrin of Manette herself under the romantic allure of Philippe. <br/><br/>Late in the canon of cinematographer Jean Bourgoin whose credits include some of Jean Renoir's films in the 1930s Orson Welles' film noir "Confidential Report" 1955 and Jacques Tati's "Mon Oncle" 1958. <br/><br/>1 photograph 3.25 x 4.25 inches remaining photographs 5 x 7 inches. Very Good plus overall. Filmsonor unknown books
1933127959Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1933. Draft script for the 1934 espionage film noted on the title page as having the working title "Under False Colors." <br/><br/>Though best remembered as one of the great cinematographers Karl Freund also directed eight films after coming to the US from Germany. "Madame Spy" was the third on the heels of his masterpiece "The Mummy" 1932 and a year before the cult horror classic "Mad Love" 1935. <br/><br/>During World War I the wife of an Austrian diplomat is revealed to be a Russian spy and must flee to safety through "No Man's Land." A remake of the 1932 German film "Under False Flag" directed by Johannes Meyer and starring Gustav Frohlich and Charlotte Susa and itself later remade in 1942 directed by Roy William Neill and starring Constance Bennett and Don Porter. <br/><br/>White wrappers rubber-stamped FILE COPY on the front wrapper noted as copy No. 37 and production No. 648 dated September 29 1933 with credits for screenwriter Hurlbut and director Freund. Title page integral with the front wrapper as issued. 99 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good with some damage to the rear wrapper bound with two gold brads and a staple. Universal Pictures unknown books
1958148889N.p.: N.p. 1958. Three vintage contact sheets from the 1958 film each containing twelve images. Two contact sheets with cropping annotations in blue holograph wax pencil to five images.<br/><br/>Based on the unpublished story "Queen of the Universe" by Ben Hecht. Sci-fi comedy portraying an epic battle of the sexes. Talleah Zsa Zsa Gabor is from the planet Venus assigned to destroy four Earth men at the behest of her queen Yilana Laurie Mitchell who secretly yearns for interstellar peace. Sets costumes and special effects borrowed from "Forbidden Planet" 1956 "Flight to Mars" 1951 and "World Without End" 1956. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Light edgewear else Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1958140666N.p.: Regal Films 1958. Draft script for the 1958 film. Copy belonging to actress Lyn Thomas with annotations throughout relating to her character in the film Laura. <br/><br/>A space probe returns to earth bearing an unusual extraterrestrial fungus which when accidentally mixed with human blood turns into space rust. The rust expands rapidly threatening to consume the entire planet. Produced on a tight budget $12500 with $25000 for the screenwriters and rushed to production so that the release would coincide with the Explorer launch. <br/><br/>Shot on location in California. <br/><br/>Red untitled wrapper lacking front wrapper. Title page present dated March 7 1958 with credits for screenwriters Daniel Mainwaring and George Worthing Yates. 108 leaves with last page of text numbered 102. mechanical duplication with blue pink and yellow revision pages throughout dated variously between 3/4/58 and 3/13/58. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine lacking front wrapper. Bound with two gold brads. Regal Films unknown books
1957134810Glendale CA: Allied Artists 1957. Original US insert poster for the 1957 film. <br/><br/>An airline hostess dumps her boyfriend to chase after a South American millionaire and when her ex tries to win her back by reciprocating the millionaire's sister's affections comedy and 14 Latin-themed musical numbers ensue. With appearances by a number of Calypso greats including Herb Jeffries' Calypsomaniacs Lord Flea and His Calypsonians and Terry Gilkynson and The Easy Riders. Set in South America and on a plane. <br/><br/>14 x 36 inches creased and rolled. Very Good plus condition with a tiny chip and a couple of closed tears at the extremities. Allied Artists unknown books
