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1978152815Miami FL: Worldfilm 1978. Draft script for an unproduced film. Laid in with the script is a newspaper advertisement for the screenplay dated December 4 1978. <br /> <br /> A handsome secret agent named Thomas Corrigan is sent to Miami to stop an influx of drugs from Cuba smuggled in by a mysterious drug baron with World War II connections. <br /> <br /> Gray titled pictorial wrappers. Title page present undated with credits for screenwriter Thomas Conners. 206 leaves with last page of text numbered 205. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus with dampstains affecting the first ten leaves wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Worldfilm unknown
1980152211N.p.: N.p. 1980. Draft script for the 1982 film. SIGNED on the title page by director and screenwriter David S. Ward. <br /> <br /> Based on John Steinbeck's novels "Cannery Row" 1945 and "Sweet Thursday" 1954. David S. Ward's directorial debut. In 1940s Monterey a self employed marine biologist and former baseball star begins a relationship with a drifter working at the local bordello.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in Monterey and San Diego California <br /> <br /> Yellow untitled wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter David S. Ward and author John Steinbeck. 131 leaves with last page of text numbered 131. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown
158711Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1982. Small archive of material from the 1982 film including a Master Stencil Final Revised Draft screenplay with studio secretarial annotations throughout a press kit with eight studio still photographs and six gatherings of promotional material and a complete set of eight lobby cards. <br /> <br /> Based on John Steinbeck's novels "Cannery Row" 1945 and "Sweet Thursday" 1954. David S. Ward's directorial debut. In 1940s Monterey a self employed marine biologist and former baseball star befriends a drifter working at the local bordello.<br /> <br /> Set and shot on location in Monterey and San Diego California. <br /> <br /> Screenplay: <br /> <br /> Self wrappers. Title page present dated October 24 1980 noted as FINAL REVISED DRAFT with credits for screenwriter David S. Ward and novelist John Steinbeck. 140 leaves with last page of text numbered 136. Xerographic duplication rectos only with white revision pages throughout dated variously between 11/17/80 and 2/17/81. Pages Near Fine unbound.<br /> <br /> Lobby cards 14 x 11 inches. About Fine. <br /> <br /> Press folder photographs and promotional photographs Fine. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
1977139995England: ITC Entertainment 1977. Seven vintage full-color British front-of-house cards from the 1977 American-British film. <br /> <br /> Robert Gould is a reporter investigating the questionable actions of NASA after a failed mission to Mars. The head of the mission forces three astronauts to participate in a fake Mars mission including a fake landing transmitted messages and a fatal reentry. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Arizona Texas and California. Novelized by both Ken Follett and Ron Goulart. <br /> <br /> 11 x 14 inches. Light corner creases else Near Fine. Scarce. <br /> <br /> Lentz US. Spicer US. ITC Entertainment unknown
1935158497N.p.: N.p. 1935. Vintage reference photograph taken on the set of the 1935 film showing director Michael Curtiz on a camera crane preparing to filming a scene. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso along with the stamp of National Film Archive.<br /> <br /> From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler.<br /> <br /> Based on the 1922 novel by Rafael Sabatini-the first talkie adaptation of one of his works. A young Irish doctor is exiled to Jamaica after rebelling against King James II later becoming one of the most feared pirates in the Caribbean. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Corona Laguna Beach and Palm Canyon California. <br /> <br /> 9.75 x 7.5 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Godard Histoires du cinema. N.p. unknown
1945150208N.p.: N.p. 1945. Two vintage reference photographs from the 1945 film. With a library stamp on the verso along with a manuscript ink annotation noting No. 211. <br /> <br /> A dramatization of the life of ruthless cutthroat pirate Captain William Kidd.<br /> <br /> Set in the Indian Ocean. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
1976150675Universal City: Universal Pictures 1976. Complete set of eight vintage color studio still photographs for the 1976 film.<br /> <br /> The employees of a Los Angeles car wash encounter a variety of strange and humorous customers over the course of their daily work including a Muslim revolutionary Bill Duke a power-hungry evangelist Richard Pryor with a singing entourage The Pointer Sisters and a man posing a potential bomb threat Irwin Corey. <br /> <br /> Set and shot on location in Westlake Los Angeles. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus several with pinholes to the corners. Universal Pictures unknown
1976150676Universal City: Universal Pictures 1976. Seven vintage studio still photographs from the 1976 film. With mimeo snipes on the verso along with the stamp of a Canadian film distributor. <br /> <br /> The employees of a Los Angeles car wash encounter a variety of strange and humorous customers over the course of their daily work including a Muslim revolutionary Bill Duke a power-hungry evangelist Richard Pryor with a singing entourage The Pointer Sisters and a man posing a potential bomb threat Irwin Corey. <br /> <br /> Set and shot on location in Westlake Los Angeles. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Universal Pictures unknown
1981142543Moore Park Australia: First City / Embassy Pictures 1981. Revised Draft script for the 1981 film. <br /> <br /> An executive's life takes an unexpected turn when his illegitimate son shows up. Featuring Denzel Washington in his film debut. <br /> <br /> Yellow titled wrappers. Title page present noted as Revised with credits for screenwriter Stanley Shapiro and director Michael Schultz. 111 leaves with last page of text numbered 109. Xerographically reproduced. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. First City / Embassy Pictures unknown
1969161571N.p.: Provocative Films 1969. Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1969 film. Both photographs with provenance stamps on the verso one also with a label obscuring an older provenance stamp. <br /> <br /> Jennifer Welles stars as a young aspiring starlet whose stage mother will ensure her and her daughter will do anything it takes to become a star. <br /> <br /> Set in and shot on location in New York. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Provocative Films unknown
1968161156N.p.: N.p. 1968. Four vintage borderless double weight oversize reference photographs from the 1968 film all showing actress Monica Nordquist in various states of undress. <br /> <br /> The titular Carmilla falls in love with her stepfather who is shortly thereafter killed in a car accident leading her to seek revenge against the driver responsible. <br /> <br /> 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Very Good plus lightly edgeworn and wavy one with pinholes at the corners. N.p. unknown
1971152535N.p.: AVCO Embassy Pictures 1971. Vintage program for the UK release of the 1971 film. <br /> <br /> A dark comedy chronicling the sex lives of two college friends over a period of 25 years as they navigate their changing desires and expectations. <br /> <br /> Set and shot on location in New York and Massachusetts in the US and Vancouver in Canada. <br /> <br /> Bifold. 8.25 x 9.5 inches. Very Good plus lightly creased. AVCO Embassy Pictures unknown
1964171049Universal City: Universal Studios 1964. Vintage color transparency from the 1971 film showing Ann-Margret and Jack Nicholson.<br /> <br /> A pitch-black comedy chronicling the sex lives of two college friends over a period of 25 years as they navigate their changing desires and expectations. <br /> <br /> Set and shot on location in New York and Massachusetts in the US and Vancouver in Canada. <br /> <br /> 4 x 5 inches. Near Fine. Universal Studios unknown
1957154183Hollywood: Howco Productions 1957. Draft script for the 1957 film. Copy belonging to actor Dick Miller with his manuscript pencil annotations throughout. Miller was apparently considered for the role of Stanley as many of Stanley's lines are marked with manuscript pencil and then struck through but was ultimately cast in the role of Ben. <br /> <br /> The gangster owner of a nightclub on a carnival pier is tormented by his love for the club's star who herself is in love with a local businessman with dreams of buying out the club. An early role for Miller who appeared in 14 films directed by legendary independent filmmaker Roger Corman between 1955 and 1961 and would continue to work with Corman throughout his career.<br /> <br /> Red titled wrappers. Title page present undated with credits for screenwriter Leo Lieberman. 72 leaves with last page of text numbered 71. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Howco Productions unknown
1980151062Beverly Hills CA: Lorimar 1980. Vintage press kit for the 1980 film. Full-color illustrated pocketed folder containing eleven black-and-white photographs and eleven gatherings of promotional reading material.<br /> <br /> Tired of her dull life as a waitress an 18-year-old girl joins up with a traveling carnival where she quickly becomes a successful hustler at a game of chance on the midway.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in Savannah Georgia. <br /> <br /> Folder photographs and promotional material Very Good plus. Lorimar unknown
1980169588N.p.: N.p. 1980. Vintage color slide from the 1980 film showing actress Jodie Foster in lingerie.<br /> <br /> Tired of her dull life as a waitress an 18-year-old girl joins up with a traveling carnival where she quickly becomes a successful hustler at a game of chance on the midway.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in Savannah Georgia. <br /> <br /> 4 x 5 inches. About Fine in a paper sleeve. N.p. unknown
1954140965London: Romulus 1954. Draft script for the 1954 film. Copy belonging to crew member James H. Ware. Ware was a major presence in British and American cinema best known for his work on "Beat the Devil" 1953 "Room at the Top" 1959 "Our Man in Havana" 1959 "Charade" 1963 and "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" 1965. <br /> <br /> Based on the play of the same name by Campbell and Dorothy Christie. A court martial process delves into why an officer embezzled funds from his unit. Released in the US as "Court Martial." <br /> <br /> Pink untitled wrappers. Title page present dated May 10 1954 with credits for screenwriter John Hunter and playwrights Dorothy and Campbell Christie. 117 leaves with last page of text numbered 116. Mechanical duplication. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound with two silver brads. Romulus unknown
1970137622Chicago: Zev Braun Productions 1970. Draft script for an unproduced film called "Carruthers" circa early 1970s. Written by David Zelag Goodman whose film credits include "Monte Walsh" 1970 "Straw Dogs" 1970 "Farewell My Lovely" 1975 "Logan's Run" 1976 and "Eyes of Laura Mars " 1978. <br /> <br /> Based on a story by Benjamin Manaster "Goldstein" 1964 director set in Texas just before the Civil War with lead character named Carruthers an Army Captain and references to the Mexican Army and the Alamo. Black slave characters also present as well as reference to the "N" word. It appears Carruthers is hung from the gallows at "Fade Out."<br /> <br /> White titled wrappers. Title page present undated with credits for screenwriter Goodman and story writer Manaster. 111 leaves with last page of text numbered 109. Mechanical duplication. Pages and wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Zev Braun Productions unknown
1965161323N.p.: N.p. 1965. Vintage reference photograph from the 1965 Italian film showing actress Beba Loncar. Annotations in manuscript pencil and a provenance stamp on the verso.<br /> <br /> An army officer romances his way through Europe with the caveat that he can only find romantic satisfaction in situations where his life is in danger. <br /> <br /> Set and shot on location throughout France Italy Switzerland Burma and Germany. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus lightly worn at the corners. N.p. unknown
1965149424Rome: Euro International Film 1965. Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1965 film showing director Mario Monicelli and a camera crew filming a scene with actors Marcelo Mastroianni and Margaret Lee on the set of the 1965 Italian film. With manuscript ink annotations on the verso.<br /> <br /> An army officer romances his way through Europe with the caveat that he can only find romantic satisfaction in situations where his life is in danger. <br /> <br /> Set and shot on location throughout France Italy Switzerland Burma and Germany. <br /> <br /> 9.5 x 7 inches. Very Good plus overall. Euro International Film unknown
1995149323Universal City: Universal Pictures 1995. Two truly striking vintage reference photographs taken on the set of the 1995 film each demonstrating the film's true aspect ratio. With manuscript pencil and ink annotations regarding layout and the printed label of the film's still photographer Phillip V. Caruso to the verso. Shown in the two photographs are Scorsese working with actors and crew on the expansive casino floor set. Also shown are Robert De Niro Don Rickles Billy Crystal and others. <br /> <br /> Based on screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi's 1995 nonfiction book "Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas." Martin Scorsese's fifteenth film one of his finest a fast-paced bloody tale following a low-level mobster and gambling expert who climbs to power at the Mafia-run Tangiers Casino in the 1970s.<br /> <br /> Set and shot on location in Las Vegas with casino scenes shot at the Riviera.<br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Fine. <br /> <br /> Spicer US Neo-Noir. Universal Pictures unknown
1982162736Studio City CA: Private Eye Productions 1982. Revised Final Draft script for Season 1 Episode 8 of the short-lived 1982 television series. <br /> <br /> The series followed Cassie Holland a scrappy former police officer turned private eye. In this installment Cassie looks into the murder of a successful lawyer only to discover the lawyer's widow is the mistress of her mentor. Originally aired on July 6 1982 on NBC.<br /> <br /> Self wrappers. Title page present dated February 2 1982 noted as REVISED FINAL DRAFT and production No. 1814 with credit for screenwriter Abram S. Ginnes. 65 leaves with last page of text numbered 58. Xerographic duplication rectos only with rainbow revision pages throughout dated variously between 2/10/82 and 2/18/82. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Private Eye Productions unknown
1982162751Studio City CA: Private Eye Productions 1982. Revised Final Draft script for Season 1 Episode 6 of the short-lived 1982 television series. <br /> <br /> The series followed Cassie Holland a scrappy former police officer turned private eye. In this installment Cassie's secretary is framed in a robbery case. Originally aired on June 22 1982 on NBC.<br /> <br /> Blue titled wrappers noted as production No. 1827 on the front wrapper. Title page present dated February 28 1982 noted as FINAL DRAFT and production No. 1827 with credit for screenwriter Robert Crais. 65 leaves with last page of text numbered 57. Xerographic duplication on blue stock rectos only with pink yellow green and white revision pages throughout dated variously between March 1 and 11 1982. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Private Eye Productions unknown
1966168193Beverly Hills CA: Batjac Productions 1966. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1966 film showing actors Kirk Douglas and Topol. <br /> <br /> Based on the real experiences of David "Mickey" Marcus a US military officer recruited to command units of the Israel Defense Forces forces during the 1948 Arab-Israel War. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Israel and Italy.<br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Batjac Productions unknown
1966149516Beverly Hills CA: Batjac Productions 1966. Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1966 film showing actors Kirk Douglas and Angie Dickinson. With manuscript pencil annotations regarding layout on the verso.<br /> <br /> Based on the real experiences of David "Mickey" Marcus a US military officer recruited to command units of the Israel Defense Forces forces during the 1948 Arab-Israel War. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Israel and Italy.<br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Batjac Productions unknown
