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1966152256N.p.: N.p. 1966. First Draft script for an unproduced film. With manuscript ink annotations on the front wrapper noting the title and "First Draft" as well as annotations to the bottom right corner of the title page noting "first draft" and the name of screenwriter Johnny Crawford. Note that this script bears no relationship at all to the "Predator" action film series that began in the 1980s.<br /> <br /> Housed in a white envelope with manuscript ink annotations noting the title date and draft and crediting Crawford and story writer Ernest Haycox. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1948 story "Dead-Man Trail" by Ernest Haycox. A man carrying a large shipment of gold dust tries to shake bandits off his trail on his way from California to The Dalles Oregon.<br /> <br /> Blue card wrappers. Title page present dated December 1966 with credits for screenwriter Johnny Crawford and story credits to Ernest Haycox. 31 leaves with last page of text numbered 30. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
1966152190N.p.: N.p. 1966. Archive of material for an unproduced Western film including two draft scripts two xerographically duplicated copies of Ernest Haycox's story with manuscript ink annotations four pages of handwritten notes for the screenplay and an original draft for the script containing a mix of typescript and xerographically duplicated leaves. First Draft script with a brief typed note from screenwriter Johnny Crawford clipped to the title page introducing the script and a single manuscript ink annotation to page 16 noting an editorial revision. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1948 story "Dead-Man Trail" by Ernest Haycox. A man carrying a large shipment of gold dust tries to shake bandits off his trail on his way from California to The Dalles Oregon.<br /> <br /> First Draft:<br /> <br /> Blue titled card wrappers. Title page present dated December 1966 with credits for screenwriter Johnny Crawford and story credits to Ernest Haycox. 31 leaves with last page of text numbered 30. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three gold brads.<br /> <br /> Draft script:<br /> <br /> Blue titled card wrappers. Title page present dated December 1966 with credits for screenwriter Johnny Crawford and story credits to Ernest Haycox. 31 leaves with last page of text numbered 30. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three gold brads.<br /> <br /> All other ephemera generally Very Good plus. N.p. unknown
2021161053Paris: Assouline 2021. First Edition. Hardcover in slipcase. First Edition. New in publisher's shrinkwrap.<br /> <br /> Publisher's description: Written and directed by Academy Award winner and Palme d'Or recipient Jane Campion The Power of the Dog is a haunting western set in 1920s Montana adapted from Thomas Savage's 1967 novel of the same name. With a star-studded cast featuring Benedict Cumberbatch Jesse Plemons Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit- McPhee the story focuses on a charismatic rancher Phil Burbank Cumberbatch who inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love. The film earned Campion the Silver Lion award for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival.<br /> <br /> This book offers an in-depth look at the making of the movie including film stills set photography and quotes from the cast and filmmakers. Every aspect of production and post-production is explored from acquiring the book rights to writing the screenplay from casting to finessing the score. The layers are peeled back to reveal how Campion and her team were able to create such a complete and believable world.<br /> <br /> Founded in Paris in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline Assouline is the first luxury brand on culture. It began with the desire to create a new contemporary style of book using the couple's experienced eye for visually rich stories and compelling narratives.<br /> <br /> Guided by their passion for knowledge culture and travel the Assoulines have since expanded their vision to 1700 titles in three main collections along with special editions and unique library accessories-a grand oeuvre of inspiring creations. Throughout the last quarter of a century the brand has established a network of international boutiques in prominent locations across the globe. Assouline has also inaugurated a curated library service working closely with clients to visualize design and develop bespoke one-of-a-kind libraries. <br /> <br /> 304 pages. 280 illustrations. 31.3 x 26.9 x 5.8 cm. Fine in linen-covered boards and a Fine illustrated paper-covered slipcase with titles stamped in gilt.<br /> <br /> Shipping billed at cost outside the US. Assouline unknown
1942130419Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1942. Final script for the 1942 film. <br /> <br /> A lighthearted drama centering on a female stamp collector obsessed with a government mail sack of undelivered letters that has turned up after missing for 50 years. <br /> <br /> The AFI Catalog notes that all the title cards for the film's opening credits are handwritten on envelopes postmarked 1889. A studio press release asserted that producer Ralph Dietrich got the idea for the film from a newspaper story concerning "the discovery in Philadelphia some months ago of a mail bag apparently the loot of a robbery some seventy-five years before." The story reported that the mail would be delivered by the post office to the addressees or their heirs. <br /> <br /> Blue titled wrappers noted as FINAL on the front wrapper rubber-stamped copy No. 70 and production No. 768 dated April 1 1942. Distribution page present with receipt intact. Title page present dated April 1 1942 noted as Final Script with credits for screenwriter Braus. 122 leaves mimeograph duplication with blue revision pages throughout dated variously between 4/1/42 and 5/1/42. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with two gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
1981161079Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1981. Vintage borderless studio still photograph taken on the set of the 1981 film showing director Bob Rafelson actors Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange cinematographer Sven Nykvist and other crew members gathered around a monitor. Partial provenance label and annotations in manuscript ink on the verso.<br /> <br /> Based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain. One of the gems of late 1970s cinema along with "The Verdict" that brought writer David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director.<br /> <br /> 9.75 x 8 inches. Very Good plus.<br /> <br /> Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. Paramount Pictures unknown
1981164216N.p.: N.p. 1981. Vintage reference photograph of director Bob Rafelson and actor Jack Nicholson on the set of the 1981 film. Provenance stamp on the verso. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain. Along with "The Verdict" a film that brought writer David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director.<br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. N.p. unknown
1979137104Los Angeles: Columbia Broadcasting System CBS 1979. Two Draft scripts for the 1981 film. One is a Second Draft script dated December 1979 the other is an Agency script in generic Agency wrappers undated. <br /> <br /> Directed by Bob Rafelson and based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain "Postman" was one of the gems of early 1980 cinema along with "The Verdict" and neo-noir and brought David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. Mamet's grim update of Cain's classic hard-boiled novel was largely panned on release but is today held in high regard and is considered a major influence on the genre. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Santa Barbara California. <br /> <br /> 1979 script:<br /> <br /> Red titled wrappers. Title page present dated December 1979 noted as SECOND DRAFT with credits for screenwriter Mamet and novelist Cain. 123 leaves with last page of text numbered 121. Xerographically reproduced. Pages and wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. <br /> <br /> Undated script:<br /> <br /> Black titled pictorial wrappers. Title page present undated with credits for screenwriter Mamet and novelist Cain. 118 leaves with last page of text numbered 117. Xerographically reproduced. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus perfect-bound. <br /> <br /> Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. Columbia Broadcasting System [CBS] unknown
1981170362London: ITC Films 1981. Vintage reference photograph from the 1981 film showing actress Jessica Lange. Mimeo snipe affixed to the verso.<br /> <br /> Based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain. Along with "The Verdict" a film that brought writer David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director.<br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Fine. <br /> <br /> Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. ITC Films unknown
1958143312Paris: Filmsonor 1958. Four vintage black-and-white candid photographs of Nadine Tallier from the 1958 French film. Tallier played the role of "Sylvain" in the film pictured here enjoying a cigarette. Notations in manuscript ink and rubber stamp for photographer Kirchmeyer on the versos. <br /> <br /> Based on Maurice Druon's 1948 novel the film stars Jean Gabin as the head of a wealthy French family ruling his fortune and estate with an iron fist and leaving little room for his heirs to prove worthy of the wealth. <br /> <br /> Tallier was an actress from 1949 to 1964 notable films include "The Girl in the Bikini" 1952 "Royal Affairs in Versailles" 1954 "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" 1956 "Folies-Bergere" 1956 and "Cigarettes Whiskey and Wild Women" 1959. <br /> <br /> 5 x 7 inches. Near Fine with slight curling. Filmsonor unknown
1958143106Paris: Filmsonor 1958. Collection of 109 vintage black-and-white still photographs for the 1958 French film. All photographs with mimeograph series number on the verso. Images of cast and crew expertly captured including director Patelliere working with cameraman on the set. Photographs range in size several with white borders several credit photographer M. Dole on the recto. Housed in original box with "Papiers as de trefle" paper label their "open in red light only" warning and French film title in manuscript ink on the box top. <br /> <br /> Based on Maurice Druon's 1948 novel the film stars Jean Gabin as the head of a wealthy French family ruling his fortune and estate with an iron fist and leaving little room for his heirs to prove worthy of the wealth. <br /> <br /> Photographs from 3.25 x 4.5 inches to 9.5 x 12 inches most under 7 inches. Photos Near Fine overall slight curling a few with short creases. Box Very Good. Filmsonor unknown
1944130722Los Angeles: Republic Pictures 1944. Shooting Script for the 1944 film. <br /> <br /> A thriller completely dominated by the formidable Stephanie Bachelor. The statuesque sophisticated Republic leading lady is cast as Muriel the scheming widow of the fabulously wealthy Hartford Chaney 3rd. Muriel's husband has disappearance under mysterious circumstances freeing her to marry her playboy paramour Frederick St. Clair George Meeker. Hal Erickson AllMovie<br /> <br /> Goldenrod titled wrappers with the original title written in manuscript ink and changed in manuscript pencil noted as Shooting Script on the front wrapper as production No. 1258 dated April 4 1944. 77 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Republic Pictures unknown
1966161304Tokyo: Nikkatsu 1966. Two vintage reference photographs from the 1966 Japanese film. One with annotations in manuscript pencil on the verso identifying the film and director.<br /> <br /> From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler.<br /> <br /> A disillusioned pornographer tries to stay out of the clutches of the local mob while taking care of his ailing landlady and her children secretly spending time with his mistress and lusting after his teenage stepdaughter. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Criterion Collection 207. Nikkatsu unknown
1966157627Tokyo: Nikkatsu 1966. Four vintage borderless reference photographs from the 1966 Japanese film. Stamps of Nikkatsu Productions on the verso along with annotations in manuscript ink. <br /> <br /> A disillusioned pornographer tries to stay out of the clutches of the local mob while taking care of his ailing landlady and her children secretly spending time with his mistress and lusting after his teenage stepdaughter. <br /> <br /> 6 x 4.25 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Criterion Collection 207. Nikkatsu unknown
1966141453Tokyo: Toho Company 1966. Draft script for the 1966 film. Text in Japanese. <br /> <br /> A pornographer is keeping a low profile to keep out of the way of the mob while also is trying to keep the various people in his life happy including his stepdaughter stepson mistress and wife who believes her first husband was reincarnated as a carp. <br /> <br /> White titled perfect-bound wrappers. Title page present. 178 leaves with last page of text numbered 27. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Criterion Collection 207. Toho Company unknown
1925167106N.p.: N.p. 1925. Two vintage borderless reference photographs from the 1925 film showing then-US vice president Charles G. Dawes visiting the set. Annotations in manuscript pencil on the versos.<br /> <br /> In 1860 a gambler-turned-rider for the Pony Express learns of a secret plan to aid the Confederate cause.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in Cheyenne Wyoming. <br /> <br /> Approximately 10 x 7.5 inches. Very Good plus. <br /> <br /> Pitts 3139. N.p. unknown
1953156139N.p.: N.p. 1953. Vintage program for the 1953 German film. Text and titles in German. <br /> <br /> A young man frames his older brother for killing a forest ranger after being caught poaching. The older brother takes the blame and is sent to prison for 22 years only to discover after he is released that his former sweetheart has married another man. <br /> <br /> 7.25 x 10.5 inches. Bifold. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
1969154520N.p.: N.p. 1969. Three vintage oversize borderless reference photographs from the 1969 French-Italian film. <br /> <br /> Based on Rene Barjavel's 1969 novel. A young Parisian man travels to Nepal to find his deadbeat father only to fall in with a group of drug-loving hippies. <br /> <br /> Set in Paris and Nepal. <br /> <br /> 12 x 8.5 inches. Very Good plus with light curling and edgewear. <br /> <br /> Complete collation details available on request. N.p. unknown
1970162084N.p.: Wodwo Productions 1970. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1970 film. Provenance stamp on the verso. <br /> <br /> An obscure little-known sexploitation film from 1970 the only known film credited to director John Vittoli and screenwriter Chase Frank. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Wodwo Productions unknown
1969147106N.p.: N.p. 1969. Treatment script for an unproduced television series. <br /> <br /> Loosely based on Eve Brown's 1967 novel. A group of wealthy socialites and celebrities staying at the Plaza Hotel are taken hostage for an enormous ransom soon realizing that their time is limited by a scant 18-hour supply of food water and light.<br /> <br /> Set in Manhattan.<br /> <br /> Black titled wrappers. Distribution page present with receipt intact noting copy No. 87. Title page present dated 1969 with credits for screenwriter ROBERT B. ALDRICH. 76 leaves with last page of text numbered 73. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus lightly rusted near the binding bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
1961158005N.p.: N.p. 1961. Vintage reference photograph of director Roger Corman and cinematographer Floyd Crosby capturing a scene with Vincent Price on the set of the 1961 film. <br /> <br /> From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler.<br /> <br /> Based on Edgar Allan Poe's 1842 short story about a young Englishman who travels to Spain to investigate his sister's death. The second Poe adaptation released by American International Pictures following Corman's "The House of Usher" in 1960. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with light toning and wear on the corners. N.p. unknown
1964157639N.p.: Cambist Films 1964. Three vintage studio still photographs of Libertad Leblanc from the 1964 film.<br /> <br /> A young would-be nightclub singer discovers that her new performing contract is controlled by a violent drug baron. <br /> <br /> Set and shot on location in Buenos Aires and Venezuela.<br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. NEear Fine. Cambist Films unknown
1964160701Beverly Hills CA: Mirisch G.E. Productions / United Artists 1964. Collection of vintage photographs and ephemera from the 1963 film including four reference photographs one internal studio-issued photograph of the proposed artwork for the one sheet poster one stapled gathering of press release material and a flyer advertising the film's German release. <br /> <br /> The first film in the classic wildly successful "Pink Panther" series about an inspector's botched attempts to catch a notorious jewel thief before he steals a priceless diamond.<br /> <br /> Set in Switzerland shot on location in France Italy and California. <br /> <br /> Photographs: 8 x 10 inches. Fine.<br /> <br /> Press gathering: 8.5 x 11 inches. Very Good plus.<br /> <br /> Flyer: 12.25 x 4 inches. Very Good folded once vertically as issued with a small dampstain and accompanying tear at the top of the fold. <br /> <br /> National Film Registry. Mirisch G.E. Productions / United Artists unknown
1972151016N.p.: N.p. 1972. Two vintage borderless reference photographs from of the 1972 film one showing actor Donovan in costume as the Piper the other showing actors John Hurt and Donald Pleasance with director Jacques Demy on the set. One with mimeo snipe and provenance stamp of film scholar and author Jean-Pierre Berthome on the verso the other with layout annotations in manuscript pencil on both recto and verso.<br /> <br /> Demy's take on the classic medieval German legend set in 1349 Germany during the spread of the Black Death and featuring Donovan who also composed music for the film. <br /> <br /> 6.75 x 10 inches and 7 x 10 inches. One Near Fine the other Very Good plus both with light rippling. N.p. unknown
1945161627Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1945. Vintage reference photograph of actors Angela Lansbury and Hurd Hatfield from the 1945 film. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1890 novel by Oscar Wilde about a man whose portrait magically takes on the ability to absorb the sins of his debauched life while he remains unaged. Nominated for three Academy Awards winning one for Best Cinematography. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with some creasing at the corners. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
1943156715Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1943. Draft script for the 1945 film. Copy belonging to an unknown crew member with their manuscript annotations in pencil on several pages. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1890 novel by Oscar Wilde about a man whose portrait magically takes on the ability to absorb the sins of his debauched life while he remains unaged. Nominated for three Academy Awards winning one for Best Cinematography. <br /> <br /> Set in London. <br /> <br /> Goldenrod studio wrappers rubber-stamped FILE COPY and COMPLETE on the front wrapper noted as copy No. 67 and production No. 5069 dated 11-5-43 with credits for director Albert Lewin. Title page integral with the first page of the text. 168 leaves with last page of text numbered 169. Mimeograph duplication rectos only with a single pink revision page dated 3-13-44. Pages about Near Fine wrapper Good only with a tear on the bottom right portion of the front wrapper and rear wrapper split from the binding bound with two gold brads. <br /> <br /> Selby US. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
