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Robert Parrish director; Martin Landau starring; Robert Shaw Telly Savalas Stella Stevens starring; Richard Aubrey Benjamin F
A Town Called Hell A Town Called Bastard Original screenplay for the 1971 film with an original photo from the set
London: Benmar Productions 1971. Revised Draft script for the 1971 Spanish/UK Western here under the original release title "A Town Called Bastard." Copy belonging to actor Martin Landau with his holograph ink annotations on the title page. Laid in with the script are a number of production documents including a set of approximately 50 revision pages with annotations by Landau two carbon typescript shooting schedules an exhibitor's showmanship manual and two Spanish newspaper clippings.<br/><br/>Also laid in is a vintage photograph showing director Robert Parrish at work on the set.<br/><br/>A woman whose husband was wrongfully killed by Mexican revolutionaries arrives in a corrupt village offering a reward to anyone who can help her bring the revolutionary leader to justice. The title was changed for the US release as "bastard" was considered offensive. <br/><br/>Set in the fictional Mexican town of Bastard or Hell shot on location in Madrid and Andalusia Spain. <br/><br/>Gray untitled generic Creative Management Associates wrappers. Title page present noted as REVISED with credits for screenwriter Richard Aubrey. 103 leaves with last page of text numbered 101. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus lightly soiled bound internally with three gold brads.<br/><br/>Pitts 4471. Benmar Productions unknown books
Bookseller reference : 147165
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Robert Parrish director; Max Catto novel; Irvin Shaw screenwriter; Rita Hayworth Robert Mitchum Jack Lemmon starring
Fire Down Below Two original photographs from the set of the 1957 film
Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1957. Two vintage photographs from the set of the 1957 film one showing actors Rita Hayworth and Jack Lemmon relaxing between takes the other showing Hayworth and actor Robert Mitchum waiting while the camera crew sets up on a boat. Mimeo snipe to the verso of the second photograph. <br/><br/>Based on the 1954 novel by Max Catto about two smugglers whose partnership is tested when they agree to transport an undocumented woman to a Caribbean island. <br/><br/>Photographs 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 inches. Light curling and faint diagonal creasing to the corners. Very Good plus. Columbia Pictures unknown books
Bookseller reference : 143086
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Robert Parrish director; Vincent Rossell still photographer; Judd Bernard screenwriter; Michael Caine Anthony Quinn James Maso
The Marseilles Contract The Destructors Collection of 5 photographs from the 1974 film
Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1974. Collection of 5 vintage black-and-white still photographs from the UK release of the 1974 French-English film. Photographer's rubber-stamp on the versos of 4 stills with cropping annotations on the versos of 3 stills and on the recto of 1 still. <br/><br/>When a US intelligence agent Anthony Quinn is unable to bring a ruthless drug baron James Mason to justice he hires an assassin. But the hired killer Michael Caine turns out to be an old friend. <br/><br/>1 still 8 x 10 inches; 3 stills 7.25 x 9.25 inches; 1 still 6.5 x 9.25 inches. Brief ink annotations on the versos else Near Fine. <br/><br/>Complete collation details available on request. Warner Brothers unknown books
Bookseller reference : 132633
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Robert Parrish director; Vincent Rossell still photographer; Judd Bernard screenwriter; Michael Caine Anthony Quinn James Maso
The Marseilles Contract The Destructors Collection of 5 photographs from the 1974 film
Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1974. Collection of 5 vintage black-and-white still photographs from the 1974 UK release of the 1974 French-English film. Photographer's rubber-stamp on the versos of 4 stills with cropping annotations on the versos of 3 stills and on the recto of 1 still. <br/><br/>When a US intelligence agent Anthony Quinn is unable to bring a ruthless drug baron James Mason to justice he hires an assassin. But the hired killer Michael Caine turns out to be an old friend. <br/><br/>1 still 8 x 10 inches; 3 stills 7.25 x 9.25 inches; 1 still 6.5 x 9.25 inches. Brief ink annotations on the versos else Near Fine. <br/><br/>Complete collation details available on request. Warner Brothers unknown books
Bookseller reference : 132634
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Robert Pirosh director screenwriter; Karl Tunberg screenwriter; Robert Taylor Eleanor Parker starring
Valley of the Kings Original screenplay for the 1954 film
Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1953. Temporary Complete script for the 1954 film. File copy with rubber stamp to the front wrapper. Loosely based on a chapter from the 1949 book "Gods Graves and Scholars" by C.W. Ceram. <br/><br/>Robert Taylor plays a rough and tumble archaeologist who is convinced by another archaeologist's daughter Eleanor Parker to go searching for evidence of the life of the Biblical Joseph. A difficult production plagued the film including harsh purportedly underfunded filming conditions. One of only five directorial efforts from Robert Pirosh. <br/><br/>Set in Egypt shot on location in Egypt and Libya. <br/><br/>Blue titled wrappers noted as TEMPORARY COMPLETE on the front wrapper rubber-stamped copy No. 96 and production No. 5576 dated 5/14/53 with credits for screenwriters R. Pirosh and K. Tunberg. Title page integral with the first page of the text dated 5-16-53. 113 leaves with last page of text numbered 110. Mimeograph duplication rectos only with white revision pages throughout dated variously between 5-16-53 and 8-27-53. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
Bookseller reference : 144741
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Robert Pirosh director; Robert Alan Aurthur screenwriter; Betty Hutton Dana Andrews starring
Spring Reunion Original photograph from the 1957 film
Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1957. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1957 film showing actress Betty Hutton mugging for the camera while sitting with actor Dana Andrews while director Robert Pirosh looks on. <br/><br/>A successful businesswoman runs into an old flame at her high school reunion leading to a rekindling albeit somewhat troubled of their romance. Hutton's intended screen comeback after leaving Paramount Studios five years prior and ultimately her last feature film appearance. <br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with pinholes to the corners. United Artists unknown books
Bookseller reference : 150484
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Robert Prosky, Cliff Robertson, John Anderson (starring); Ed Spiegel (director); Theodore Strauss (screenwriter)
Lincoln: Trial By Fire Original treatment script for the 1974 television movie
Los Angeles: Wolper Productions 1973. Treatment script for the 1974 television movie seen here under the working title "Trial By Fire." Originally aired on January 20 1974 on ABC.<br /> <br /> A dramatization of the struggle for power between President Abraham Lincoln and General George McClellan focusing on the events leading to the Emancipation Proclamation. <br /> <br /> Gray untitled Wolper Productions wrappers with a die-cut title window on the front wrapper. Title page present dated July 6 1973 with credit for screenwriter Theodore Strauss. 56 leaves with last page of text numbered 55. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper about Near Fine lightly faded on the fore-edges with a black Velo binding. Wolper Productions unknown
Bookseller reference : 163693
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Robert Redford, Debra Winger, Daryl Hannah, Brian Dennehy, Terence Stamp (starring); Ivan Reitman (director); Jim Cash, Jack Epp
Legal Eagles Original screenplay for the 1986 film
Universal City: Universal City Studios 1985. Rainbow Revision Final Draft script for the 1986 film. <br /> <br /> An ambitious NYC DA Robert Redford becomes romantically entangled with a defense attorney Debra Winger and her eccentric client Daryl Hannah accused of art theft before realizing a much darker plot may be afoot.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in New York. <br /> <br /> Red titled wrappers noted as FINAL DRAFT SCREENPLAY on the front wrapper dated October 23 1985. Title page present dated October 23 1985 noted as FINAL DRAFT / SHOOTING SCRIPT with credits for screenwriters Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr. and story credits for Ivan Reitman Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr. 154 leaves with last page of text numbered 133. Xerographic duplication on pale green leaves rectos only with blue yellow green pink and white revision pages throughout dated variously between 11/4/85 and 12/14/85. Pages Near Fine wrapper and first leaf dampstained and with a chip at the lower left corner see images overall Very Good bound with two gold brads. Universal City Studios unknown
Bookseller reference : 169086
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Robert Redford (director); Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton, Donald Sutherland, Judd Hirsch (starring); Alvin Sargent (screenwri
Ordinary People Original screenplay for the 1980 film signed by Mary Tyler Moore
Burbank CA: Wildwood Enterprises 1979. Second Draft script for the 1980 film. Internally duplicated copy with copied punch holes but with a vintage wrapper and a mailing envelope with the MTM Mary Tyler Moore Productions at the top left corner. SIGNED by actor Mary Tyler Moore on the front wrapper. <br /> <br /> The script was originally signed and sent by MTM Productions to be sold at a charity auction in Tennessee.<br /> <br /> Robert Redford's directorial debut based on the 1976 novel of the same name by Judith Guest about the disintegration of a wealthy family following the accidental death of one of their two sons and the attempted suicide of the other. Nominated for six Academy Awards winning four: Best Picture Best Director Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Timothy Hutton.<br /> <br /> Set and shot on location throughout Illinois in Chicago Lake Bluff Fort Sheridan Lake Forest Wilmette and Northbrook and in Columbus Ohio.<br /> <br /> Orange titled wrappers. Title page present noted as second draft dated September 21 1979 with credit for screenwriter Alvin Sargent. 149 leaves with last page of text numbered 150. Xerographic duplication rectos only with revision pages throughout on white stock dated variously between 9/26/79 and 11/16/79. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Wildwood Enterprises unknown
Bookseller reference : 169929
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Robert Redford, Mia Farrow, Bruce Dern, Karen Black (starring); Jack Clayton (director); Francis Ford Coppola (screenwriter); F
The Great Gatsby Six original photographs from the 1974 film
Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1974. Six double weight reference photographs from the 1974 film. In an unusual size format for 1974 as well as being in black-and-white-but clearly vintage nonetheless.<br /> <br /> Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic 1925 novel. While the film received a mixed reception from critics it was nevertheless praised for its lavish costumes and decadent set design. Winner of two Academy Awards. <br /> <br /> Set in New York shot on location in New York Rhode Island and in England. <br /> <br /> 9 x 6 inches. Near Fine. Paramount Pictures unknown
Bookseller reference : 158791
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Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway, Cliff Robertson, Max von Sydow (starring); Sydney Pollack (director); James Grady (novel); Lorenzo
Three 3 Days of the Condor Two original photographs taken on the set of the 1975 film
N.p.: N.p. 1975. Two vintage borderless oversize matte-finish reference photographs from the 1975 film showing director Sydney Pollack and actor Robert Redford during filming on location in New York. Mimeo snipes in French on the versos. <br /> <br /> Based on James Grady's 1974 novel "Six Days of the Condor" about a CIA researcher who leaves the office for lunch and returns to find his coworkers assassinated. He decides to venture as a renegade and discover the truth. <br /> <br /> Shot on location throughout New York City and in Hoboken New Jersey.<br /> <br /> 12 x 8 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
Bookseller reference : 166683
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Robert Rossen (director); Abraham Polonsky (screenwriter); John Garfield, Lilli Palmer, Hazel Brooks, Anne Revere, William Conra
Body and Soul Original photograph from the 1947 film
N.p.: N.p. 1947. Vintage reference photograph from the 1947 film noir. <br /> <br /> An amateur prizefighter's desire for fortune and fame leads him to join a corrupt boxing syndicate led by an unethical promoter. Widely considered one of the finest boxing films ever made with a strong screenplay by noted screenwriter Abraham Polonsky who would later face blacklisting in Hollywood as a result of the HUAC trials.<br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Grant US. Olive Films 452. Selby US. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. N.p. unknown
Bookseller reference : 157481
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Robert Rossen (director); Abraham Polonsky (screenwriter); John Garfield, Lilli Palmer, Hazel Brooks, Anne Revere (starring)
Body and Soul Original photograph from the set of the 1947 film
Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1947. Vintage linen backed keybook photograph of cinematographer James Wong Howe actress Lilli Palmer and members of the crew on the set of the 1947 film noir. Manuscript annotations on the verso. <br /> <br /> Considered by many to be amongst the best boxing films of all time as well as one of the great 1940s noirs. "Body and Soul" tells the story of a man who became a successful boxer to support himself and his mother after his father is killed but who realizes that he has slowly lost his integrity somewhere along the way. Winner of an Academy Award and nominated for two others. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in New York City. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Grant US. Selby Canon US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. United Artists unknown
Bookseller reference : 145154
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Robert Rossen (director, screenwriter); JR Salamanca (novel); Warren Beatty, Jean Seberg, Peter Fonda, Kim Hunter, Gene Hackman
Lilith Original photograph from the 1964 film
Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1964. Vintage photograph of actors Peter Fonda Jean Seberg and Warren Beatty from the 1964 film. With manuscript annotations in pencil on the verso. <br /> <br /> Based on J. R. Salamanca's 1961 novel of the same name. Vincent Warren Beatty a recent Korean War veteran is in training at a mental institution as an occupational therapist where he becomes obsessed with Lilith Arthur Jean Seberg a schizophrenic patient whose seductive behavior stirs the order of the mental institution and destabilizes Vincent's own sense of reality. <br /> <br /> Set in Rockville Maryland. Shot on location in Virginia Long Island and Maryland. <br /> <br /> 9.75 x 7.5 inches. Near Fine.<br /> <br /> Grant US. Columbia Pictures unknown
Bookseller reference : 144226
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Robert Rossen director screenwriter; Glendon Swarthout novel; Robert Coburn and Homer Van Pelt still photographers; Ivan Moffat
They Came to Cordura Original photograph from the 1959 film
Culver City CA: National Screen Service / Columbia Pictures 1959. Vintage full-color still photograph from the 1959 UK release of the 1959 US film. <br/><br/>Based on Glendon Swarthout's 1958 novel about the 1916 US "war" against Pancho Villa and the group of men who unceremoniously are awarded medals. Together they must return to the battlefront along with a prisoner Hayworth who helped them before. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Faint creasing and rubbing overall else Near Fine. National Screen Service / Columbia Pictures unknown books
Bookseller reference : 132640
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Robert Rossen director screenwriter; Glendon Swarthout novel; Robert Coburn and Homer Van Pelt still photographers; Ivan Moffat
They Came to Cordura Original poster for the 1959 film
Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1959. Vintage US window card poster for the 1959 US film. <br/><br/>Based on Glendon Swarthout's 1958 novel about the 1916 US "war" against Pancho Villa and the group of men who unceremoniously are awarded medals. Together they must return to the battlefront along with a prisoner Hayworth who helped them before. <br/><br/>14 x 22 in unfolded. Near Fine with light toning overall and a slip of paper stapled over the showing time. The paper is contemporary to the poster most likely placed there to indicate a change in viewing time. Columbia Pictures unknown books
Bookseller reference : 139878
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Robert Rossen director screenwriter; JR. Salamanca novel; Warren Beatty Jean Seberg Peter Fonda Kim Hunter Gene Hackman sta
Lilith Original photograph from the 1964 film
Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1964. Vintage photograph of actors Peter Fonda Jean Seberg and Warren Beatty from the 1964 film. With holograph annotations in pencil on the verso. <br/><br/>Based on J. R. Salamanca's 1961 novel of the same name. Vincent Warren Beatty a recent Korean War veteran is in training at a mental institution as an occupational therapist where he becomes obsessed with Lilith Arthur Jean Seberg a schizophrenic patient whose seductive behavior stirs the order of the mental institution and destabilizes Vincent's own sense of reality. <br/><br/>Set in Rockville Maryland. Shot on location in Virginia Long Island and Maryland. <br/><br/>9.75 x 7.5 inches. Near Fine.<br/><br/>Grant US. Columbia Pictures unknown books
Bookseller reference : 144226
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Robert Rossen director screenwriter; Milton Holmes story writer; Christie still photographer; Lee J. Cobb Thomas Gomez Dick P
Johnny O'Clock Two original photographs from the set of the 1947 film
Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1947. Two vintage black-and-white double weight reference photographs from the 1947 film. Shown are Robert Rossen and cast on a casino set and Evelyn Keyes and Dick Powell on a night set discussing the film with Hollywood columnist Jimmy Starr. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. <br/><br/>Grant US. Hardy US. Selby Canon US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. <br/><br/>Complete collation details available on request. Columbia Pictures unknown books
Bookseller reference : 136079
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Robert Rossen director; Abraham Polonsky screenwriter; John Garfield Lilli Palmer Hazel Brooks Anne Revere starring
Body and Soul Original photograph from the set of the 1947 film
Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1947. Vintage linen backed keybook photograph of cinematographer James Wong Howe actress Lilli Palmer and members of the crew on the set of the 1947 film noir. Holograph annotations on the verso. <br/><br/>Considered by many to be amongst the best boxing films of all time as well as one of the great 1940s noirs. "Body and Soul" tells the story of a man who became a successful boxer to support himself and his mother after his father is killed but who realizes that he has slowly lost his integrity somewhere along the way. Winner of an Academy Award and nominated for two others. <br/><br/>Shot on location in New York City. <br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. <br/><br/>Grant US. Hardy The BFI Companion to Crime. Selby Canon US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. United Artists unknown books
Bookseller reference : 145154
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Robert Scheerer director; Gerald Gardner Dee Caruso screenwriters; Tim Conway Jan Michael Vincent John Amos Roscoe Lee Brown
The World's Greatest Athlete Original poster for the 1973 film
Burbank CA: Buena Vista / Walt Disney Productions 1973. Vintage one sheet poster for the 1973 film. Distributor notation in holograph ink on the verso. <br/><br/>Milo Jackson Conway is a forlorn assistant coach who travels to Africa where he finds a jungle man named Nanu Vincent. Milo swindles Nanu into leaving his home country for the US and gets the Tarzan-like man a tutor named Jane Dayle Haddon. Unfortunately the tutor has a jealous scheming boyfriend. <br/><br/>Shot on location in California<br/><br/>27 x 41 inches folded as issued. Very Good plus with a few central pinholes and faint foxing. Buena Vista / Walt Disney Productions unknown books
Bookseller reference : 139970
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Robert Scheerer director; Robert Kaufman screenwriter; Susan Saint James Jane Curtin and Jessica Lange starring
How to Beat the High Cost of Living Original color photograph from the 1980 film
N.p.: American International Pictures AIP 1980. Vintage color studio still photograph from the US release of the 1980 film. <br/><br/>Three desperate suburbanites hatch a scheme to get cash quick unable to cope with the high cost of living. The film faced some production hiccups regarding the age of the actresses as screenwriter Kaufman wanted younger stars. Kaufman and Henshaw subsequently hired American International Pictures and the rest of the production continued smoothly. <br/><br/>Set in Eugene Oregon shot on location. <br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. <br/><br/>Complete collation details available on request. American International Pictures [AIP] unknown books
Bookseller reference : 139632
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Robert Scheerer director; Robert Kaufman screenwriter; Susan Saint James Jane Curtin and Jessica Lange starring
How to Beat the High Cost of Living Two original photographs from the 1980 film
N.p.: American International Pictures AIP 1980. Two vintage black-and-white studio still photographs from the US release of the 1980 film. <br/><br/>Three desperate suburbanites hatch a scheme to get cash quick unable to cope with the high cost of living. The film faced some production hiccups regarding the age of the actresses as screenwriter Kaufman wanted younger stars. Kaufman and Henshaw subsequently hired American International Pictures and the rest of the production continued smoothly. <br/><br/>Set in Eugene Oregon shot on location. <br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Fine. <br/><br/>Complete collation details available on request. American International Pictures [AIP] unknown books
Bookseller reference : 139683
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Robert Scheerer director; Wilford Lloyd Baumes Sid Dorfman Edith L. Johnson screenwriter; James Coco Ruta Lee Gavin MacLeod
The Love Boat: Partners to the End Original photograph from the 1985 television episode
Burbank CA: American Broadcasting Company ABC 1985. Vintage black-and-white studio still photograph from the US release of the 1985 episode. Season 8 episode 8. <br/><br/>Popular hour-long sit-com that ran from 1977-1986. "The Love Boat" uniquely showed multiple subplots within each episode all written by a different set of writers. <br/><br/>Shot on location in California. <br/><br/>9 x 7 inches. Very Good plus with soiling to the verso. American Broadcasting Company [ABC] unknown books
Bookseller reference : 139724
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Robert Siodmak (director); Princesse Bibesco (novel); Georges Neveux, Charles Spaak (screenwriters); Romy Schneider, Curd Jurgen
Adorable Sinner Magnificent Sinner Katia Une Jeune Fille un Seul Amour Original photograph of Robert Siodmak and Curd Jurgens from the set of the 1959 French film
N.p.: N.p. 1959. Vintage borderless reference photograph of director Robert Siodmak and Curd Jurgens on the set of the 1959 French film. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1939 historical novel "Princess Mathe Bibesco" by Bibesco under the pseudonym Lucille Decaux. A remake of the 1938 French film "Katia" directed by Maurice Tourneur starring Danielle Darrieux and John Loder.<br /> <br /> Set in St. Petersburg Russia and shot on location in Paris France and Vienna Austria. <br /> <br /> 5 x 7.25 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
Bookseller reference : 150492
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Robert Siodmak (director); Henry Edward Helseth (novel); Richard Murphy (screenwriter); Victor Mature, Richard Conte, Fred Clark
Cry of the City Martin Rome Eleven original photographs from the 1948 film
Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1948. Eleven vintage photographs including ten studio still photographs and one borderless reference photograph from the 1948 film noir with one photograph under the working title "Martin Rome." <br /> <br /> Three photographs with mimeo snipes two with provenance stamps and two with a provenance label on the verso rear. One photograph with cropping annotations in the margins of the recto. Several with title corrections at the bottom margin the film was retitled from "Martin Rome" and "The Law and Martin Rome" to "Cry of the City" during post-production<br /> <br /> Based on the 1947 novel "The Chair for Martin Rome" by Henry Edward Helseth. Richard Conte stars as hardened criminal and jewel thief Marty Rome wounded and in the hospital following a shoot out which left a police officer dead when he is implicated in another murder and jewelry heist by a sleazy lawyer. Following Rome's partial recovery and escape in an attempt to recover the jewels and flee he's pursued by his childhood friend a conflicted hard-nosed New York detective played by Victor Mature.<br /> <br /> Set in and shot on location in New York City.<br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine overall.<br /> <br /> BFI BD-25. Grant US. Selby Cannon Master List. Silver and Ward US. Spicer US. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
Bookseller reference : 170987
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Robert Siodmak (director); Cornell Woolrich (novel); Bernard C Schoenfeld (screenwriter); Franchot Tone, Ella Raines, Alan Curti
Phantom Lady Collection of ten original photograph from the 1944 film
Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1944. Collection of ten vintage studio still photographs from the 1944 film. Several photographs with provenance stamps and stickers on the verso and two with the printed label of Palace Theatre affixed to the verso. <br /> <br /> Director Robert Siodmak's first Hollywood noir and one of the finest in the canon. Based on Cornell Woolrich's first novel written under the William Irish pseudonym in 1942 about a secretary who searches for the titular lady to clear her boss' name before he is executed for murdering his wife. The first film produced by Joan Harrison a former Oscar nominated screenwriter for Alfred Hitchcock "Rebecca" "Foreign Correspondent" and Universal's first female executive. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus to Very Good with light toning and edgewear. <br /> <br /> Grant US. Selby US Masterwork. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown
Bookseller reference : 156251
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Robert Siodmak (director); Cornell Woolrich [as William Irish] (novel); Bernard C Schoenfeld (screenwriter); Franchot Tone, Ella
Phantom Lady Five original photographs from the 1944 film
Universal City: Universal Pictures 1944. Five vintage studio still photographs from the 1944 film including a photograph of a mockup of the Tower edition of the Cornell Woolrich William Irish novel released the same year.<br /> <br /> Director Robert Siodmak's first Hollywood noir and one of the finest in the canon. Based on Cornell Woolrich's first novel written under the William Irish pseudonym in 1942 about a secretary who searches for the titular lady to clear her boss' name before he is executed for murdering his wife. The first film produced by Joan Harrison a former Oscar nominated screenwriter for Alfred Hitchcock "Rebecca" "Foreign Correspondent" and Universal's first female executive. <br /> <br /> Set in Manhattan.<br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus.<br /> <br /> Grant US. Selby US Masterwork. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown
Bookseller reference : 170938
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Robert Siodmak (director); Bernard C Schoenfeld (screenwriter); William Irish (novel); Franchot Tone, Ella Raines, Alan Curtis (
Phantom Lady Original post-production script for the 1944 film
Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1944. Dialogue and Continuity for the 1944 film. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1942 novel by Cornell Woolrich under the pseudonym William Irish. A man is arrested for murdering his wife only he was not home at the time of the murder but no one will confirm his alibi. His secretary who is secretly in love with him attempts to prove his innocence. Robert Siodmak's first Hollywood noir. The first film produced by Joan Harrison a former Oscar-nominated screenwriter for Alfred Hitchcock "Rebecca" "Foreign Correspondent" and Universal's first woman executive. <br /> <br /> Set in Manhattan New York. <br /> <br /> White titled self-wrappers noted as Dialogue Continuity on the front wrapper production No. 1346 dated January 5 1944 with credits for director Robert Siodmak. Approximately 110 leaves with last page of text numbered 13. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus with a small closed tear at the top edge bound with two gold brads along the top edge.<br /> <br /> Grant US. Selby US Masterwork. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown
Bookseller reference : 149853
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Robert Siodmak (director); Ben Arbeid and John Bradley (screenwriters); Stephan Zweig (novel)
The Burning Secret Original screenplay for an unproduced 1964 film
N.p.: N.p. 1964. Draft script for an unproduced 1964 British remake of Robert Siodmak's 1933 German-Austrian film the remake directed by Siodmak as well based on the 1913 novella "Brennendes Geheimmnis" by Stephan Zweig and with Siodmak once again attached to direct. Copy belonging to screenwriter Arbeid with his name in manuscript ink on the title page. <br /> <br /> The story of a boy who is befriended by a mysterious baron only to become heartbroken and jealous when it turns out the baron has designs on his mother. Eventually remade in 1988 starring Faye Dunaway. <br /> <br /> Red wrappers with title window die cut in the British style. Title page present with credit for novelist Zweig and screenwriters Arbeid and Bradley. 142 leaves with the last leaf of text numbered 140. Mimeograph duplication. Very Good. Dampstain to bottom of wrappers and corresponding lower page edges bound internally with two silver brads. <br /> <br /> Greco Joseph. The File on Robert Siodmak in Hollywood: 1941-1951. N.p. unknown
Bookseller reference : 137467
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Robert Siodmak (director); Mario Adorf, Claus Holm, Hannes Messemer (starring); Will Berthold (book); Werner Jorg Luddecke (scre
The Devil Strikes at Night Nachts wenn der Teufel kam Three original lobby cards for the 1957 film
New York: Zenith International 1959. Three vintage lobby cards for the US release of the 1957 West German film. <br /> <br /> Based on the crimes attributed to Bruno Lüdke an alleged serial killer who was captured by the Nazis in 1943. Lüdke was born with a mild intellectual disability and never stood trial instead being sent to the SS-controlled Institute of Criminological Medicine where he was subjected to numerous medical experiments eventually leading to his death in 1944. <br /> <br /> 14 x 11 inches. Very Good to Very Good plus with pinholes at the corners. Zenith International unknown
Bookseller reference : 167681
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Robert Siodmak (director); Ketti Frings (screenwriter); Barbara Stanwyck, Wendell Corey, Paul Kelly (starring); AL Whitey Schafe
The File on Thelma Jordon Jordan Collection of nine original photographs from the 1949 film
Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1949. Nine vintage studio still photographs from the 1949 film. Two photographs with provenance stickers on the versos and three photographs with an erratum paste-up to the title in the bottom margin of the recto.<br /> <br /> A dark and morally conflicted film by Siodmak here at the top of his considerable directorial skills and a powerful performance by Stanwyck who invests her character Thelma with more ambiguity and sympathy than is found in the stereotypical femme fatale.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in Culver City California. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.<br /> <br /> Grant US. Olive Films. Selby Canon. Selby Master List. Silver and Ward US. Spicer US. Paramount Pictures unknown
Bookseller reference : 170969
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Robert Siodmak (director); George Sanders, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ella Raines (starring); Thomas Jib (play); Keith Winter, Stephe
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry Original photograph of George Sanders and Robert Siodmak on the set of the 1946 film
N.p.: N.p. 1946. Vintage reference photograph from the 1946 film noir showing actor George Sanders and director Robert Siodmak with a camera crew on the set. <br /> <br /> Based on Thomas Job's 1938 play "Uncle Harry" about a middle-aged man whose two sisters try to sabotage his engagement to a young coworker leading to deceit and murder. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Grant US. Olive Films 962. Selby Canon. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. N.p. unknown
Bookseller reference : 164347
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Robert Siodmak (director); Thomas Job (play); Stephen Longstreet (screenwriter); George Sanders, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ella Rain
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry Uncle Harry Collection of 13 original photographs from the 1945 film
Universal City: Universal Pictures 1945. Collection of 13 vintage photographs including three publicity photographs of George Sanders and Ella Raines one borderless two reference photographs and eight film still photographs from the 1945 film here under the working title "Uncle Harry." Five photographs with mimeo snipes four with provenance stickers and one with a news clipping on the versos. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1942 Broadway play "Uncle Harry" by Thomas Job about a middle aged man whose two sisters try to sabotage his engagement to a young co-worker leading to murder and deceit. <br /> <br /> 1 7.25 x 9 inches 12 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with some light creasing and edgewear and one with an emulsion irregularity on the recto. <br /> <br /> Grant US. Olive Films 962. Selby Canon. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown
Bookseller reference : 170951
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Robert Siodmak (director); Thomas Jib (play); Keith Winter, Stephen Longstreet (screenwriters); George Sanders, Geraldine Fitzge
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry Two original photographs from the set of the 1946 film
Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1946. Two vintage reference photographs from the 1946 film one showing actor George Sanders demonstrating the use of a telescope to costar Ella Raines and director Robert Siodmak and the other showing Siodmak in conversation with actor Geraldine Fitzgerald. Mimeo snipe on the verso. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1942 Broadway play "Uncle Harry" by Thomas Job about a middle aged man whose two sisters try to sabotage his engagement to a young co-worker leading to murder and deceit. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Grant US. Olive Films 962. Selby Canon. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown
Bookseller reference : 143455
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Robert Siodmak (director); James Ronald (novel); Bertram Millhauser, Arthur T Horman (screenwriter); Charles Laughton, Ella Rain
The Suspect Original photograph from the set of the 1944 film
Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1945. Vintage photograph on the set of the 1944 film noir showing director Robert Siodmak conferring with star Stanley Ridges while some extras relax behind them. With a mimeo snipe and date stamp of "12 Apr 1945" on the verso. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1939 novel "This Way Out" by James Ronald about an unhappily married man who falls in love with a younger woman only to be investigated by a Scotland Yard detective when his wife dies in what appears to be an accident. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with light diagonal creasing to the corners and a slight curl. <br /> <br /> Grant US. Selby US. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown
Bookseller reference : 143451
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Robert Siodmak (director); James Ronald (novel); Bertram Millhauser, Arthur T Horman (screenwriters); Charles Laughton, Ella Rai
The Suspect Original photograph from the 1944 film
Universal City: Universal Pictures 1944. Vintage studio still photograph from the set of the 1944 film of a pensive Charles Laughton and Ella Raines with director Robert Siodmak. Mimeo snipe on the verso. <br /> <br /> One of the great noirs of the early 1940s a high point for Laughton and the third of a trilogy of masterpieces by Siodmak beginning with "Phantom Lady" and "Christmas Holiday" all made -unbelievably-in 1944. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1939 novel "This Way Out" by James Ronald about an unhappily married man who falls in love with a younger woman only to be investigated by a Scotland Yard detective when his wife dies in what appears to be an accident. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with some creasing on corners. <br /> <br /> Grant US. Selby US. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown
Bookseller reference : 146466
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Robert Siodmak (director); James Ronald (novel); Bertram Millhauser, Arthur T Horman (screenwriter); Charles Laughton, Ella Rain
The Suspect Original post-production script for the 1944 film
Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1944. Post-Production script for the 1944 film. Script incomplete lacking the first page. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1939 novel by James Ronald. A man begins having an affair with a woman he met through work. His wife discovers the affair and forces him to break off all ties to the woman. Unfortunately his wife dies falling down the stairs in what may or may not have been an accident. One detective is determined to prove foul play.<br /> <br /> Set in London.<br /> <br /> White self-wrappers. 137 leaves with last page of text numbered 17. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good wrapper Very Good bound with two rusted gold brads along the top edge.<br /> <br /> Grant US. Selby US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown
Bookseller reference : 130926
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Robert Siodmak director; Ben Arbeid and John Bradley screenwriters; Stephan Zweig novel
The Burning Secret Original screenplay for an unproduced 1964 film
N.p.: N.p. 1964. Draft script for an unproduced 1964 British remake of Robert Siodmak's 1933 German-Austrian film the remake directed by Siodmak as well based on the 1913 novella "Brennendes Geheimmnis" by Stephan Zweig and with Siodmak once again attached to direct. Copy belonging to screenwriter Arbeid with his name in holograph ink on the title page. <br/><br/>The story of a boy who is befriended by a mysterious baron only to become heartbroken and jealous when it turns out the baron has designs on his mother. Eventually remade in 1988 starring Faye Dunaway. <br/><br/>Red wrappers with title window die cut in the British style. Title page present with credit for novelist Zweig and screenwriters Arbeid and Bradley. 142 leaves with the last leaf of text numbered 140. Mimeograph duplication. Very Good. Dampstain to bottom of wrappers and corresponding lower page edges bound internally with two silver brads. <br/><br/>Greco Joseph. The File on Robert Siodmak in Hollywood: 1941-1951. Dissertation.com 1999. p. 212. N.p. unknown books
Bookseller reference : 137467
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Robert Siodmak director; Bernard C. Schoenfeld screenwriter; William Irish novel; Franchot Tone Ella Raines Alan Curtis starri
Phantom Lady Original post-production script for the 1944 film
Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1944. Post-production Dialogue and Continuity script for the 1944 film. <br/><br/>Robert Siodmak's first Hollywood noir and one of the finest in the canon. Based on Cornell Woolrich's first novel written in 1942 about a secretary who searches for the titular lady to clear her boss' name before he is executed for murdering his wife. The first film produced by Joan Harrison a former Oscar-nominated screenwriter for Alfred Hitchcock "Rebecca" "Foreign Correspondent" and Universal's first woman executive. <br/><br/>White titled wrappers noted as production No. 1346 dated JANUARY 5 1944 with credits for director Robert Siodmak and actors Franchot Tone Ella Raines Alan Curtis and others. Title page integral with the front wrapper as issued. Mimeographed rectos only. Pages Very Good plus with a small closed tear to the top edge of the first leaf bound with two gold brads at the top edge.<br/><br/><br/>Grant US. Selby US Masterwork. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown books
Bookseller reference : 149853
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Robert Siodmak director; Bertram Millhauser screenwriter; Arthur T. Horman screenwriter; James Ronald novel
The Suspect Post-production script for the 1944 film
Universal City CA: Universal Pictures. Post-production Draft script for the 1944 film noir. Based on the 1939 novel "This Way Out" by James Ronald. Complete representing nine reels of film. <br/><br/>One of the great noirs of the early 1940s a high point for actor Charles Laughton and the third of a trilogy of masterpieces by Robert Siodmak beginning with "Phantom Lady" and "Christmas Holiday" all made unbelievably in 1944. <br/><br/>Brad-bound self wrappers. Mimeograph duplication. Pages supple Very Good to Very Good plus with the top leaf having sustained a bit more wear though complete. Brads and a single paper clip are rusted. <br/><br/>Grant US. Selby US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown books
Bookseller reference : 130926
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Robert Siodmak director; Cornell Woolrich novel; Bernard C. Schoenfeld screenwriter; Franchot Tone Ella Raines Alan Curtis sta
Phantom Lady Original photograph from the 1944 film
Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1944. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1944 film. <br/><br/>Siodmak's first Hollywood noir and one of the finest in the canon. Based on Cornell Woolrich's first novel written under the William Irish pseudonym in 1942 about a secretary who searches for the titular lady to clear her boss' name before he is executed for murdering his wife. The first film produced by Joan Harrison a former Oscar nominated screenwriter for Alfred Hitchcock "Rebecca" "Foreign Correspondent" and Universal's first female executive. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. <br/><br/>Complete collation details available on request. <br/><br/>Grant US. Selby US Masterwork. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown books
Bookseller reference : 141616
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Robert Siodmak director; Curt Siodmak story; Eric Taylor screenwriter; Lon Chaney Jr. Robert Page Louise Allbritton Evelyn A
Son of Dracula Original photograph from the 1943 film
Universal City: Universal Pictures 1943. Vintage publicity photograph of Lon Chaney Jr. and Louise Allbritton from the 1943 film. Mimeo snipe and "Photofest" label obscuring a "Carlos Clarens Collection" stamp on the verso. <br/><br/>The third Dracula film from the Universal Classic Monster series preceded by "Dracula" 1931 directed by Tod Browning starring Bela Lugosi and "Dracula's Daughter" 1936 directed by Lambert Hillyer starring Otto Kruger and Gloria Holden. <br/><br/>Count Dracula's son Count Alucard is invited to the Louisiana swamps by the young heiress where they secretly marry much to the dismay of her long time lover. Lon Chaney Jr.'s first and only time portraying a vampire.<br/><br/>Set in the swamps of Louisiana. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with closed tear on bottom repaired with paper tape on verso slightly wavy. <br/><br/>Weaver and Brunas Universal Horrors. Universal Pictures unknown books
Bookseller reference : 148845
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Robert Siodmak director; Daniel Fuchs screenwriter; Don Tracy novel; Burt Lancaster Yvonne DeCarlo Dan Duryea starring
Criss Cross Original photograph from the 1949 film noir
Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1949. Vintage studio still photograph from the seminal 1949 film noir. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Fine. Universal Pictures unknown books
Bookseller reference : 135491
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Robert Siodmak director; Ernest Hemingway story; Anthony Veiller screenwriter; Burt Lancaster Ava Gardner starring
The Killers Original photograph from the set of the 1946 film
Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1946. Vintage photograph showing director Robert Siodmak meeting star Ava Gardner and her then-husband band leader Artie Shaw on the set of the 1946 film. With a fold-over mimeo snipe on the verso. <br/><br/>A breakthrough role for Gardner as well as the screen debut of Burt Lancaster the film follows Hemingway's story closely for the first 20 minutes then explores both what led to the killing and its aftermath. Nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Director and Best Screenplay. <br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with some light soil and shallow diagonal creasing to the corners. <br/><br/>National Film Registry. Arrow Academy 1024. Criterion Collection 176. Grant US. Lee The Heist Film. Penzler 101. Selby Masterwork. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown books
Bookseller reference : 143449
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Robert Siodmak director; Ethel Lina White novel; Mel Dinelli screenwriter; Dorothy McGuire George Brent Ethel Barrymore Kent
The Spiral Staircase Poster for the 1945 film
Culver City CA: RKO Radio Pictures / Vanguard 1954. One sheet poster for a circa 1954 rerelease of the 1945 film. <br/><br/>Based on the 1933 novel "Some Must Watch" by Ethel Lina White. One of the best "old dark house" noirs with Hitchcockian touches both in terms of being a thriller and in terms of featuring multiple insidious characters all placed in the expert care of director Robert Siodmak who in another Hitchcockian touch has an uncredited appearance in the film: he plays "the killer's eye". <br/><br/>27 x 41 inches. Near Fine with a tear to the top margin light toning and pin holes. <br/><br/>Grant US. Hardy The BFI Companion to Crime. Selby US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. RKO Radio Pictures / Vanguard unknown books
Bookseller reference : 140091
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Robert Siodmak director; James Ronald novel; Bertram Millhauser Arthur T. Horman screenwriters; Charles Laughton Ella Raines
The Suspect Original photograph from the 1944 film
Universal City: Universal Pictures 1944. Vintage studio still photograph from the set of the 1944 film of a pensive Charles Laughton and Ella Raines with director Robert Siodmak. Mimeo snipe on the verso. <br/><br/>One of the great noirs of the early 1940s a high point for Laughton and the third of a trilogy of masterpieces by Siodmak beginning with "Phantom Lady" and "Christmas Holiday" all made -unbelievably-in 1944. <br/><br/>Based on the 1939 novel "This Way Out" by James Ronald about an unhappily married man who falls in love with a younger woman only to be investigated by a Scotland Yard detective when his wife dies in what appears to be an accident. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with some creasing on corners. <br/><br/>Grant US. Selby US. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown books
Bookseller reference : 146466
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Robert Siodmak director; James Ronald novel; Bertram Millhauser Arthur T. Horman screenwriter; Charles Laughton Ella Raines R
The Suspect Original photograph from the set of the 1944 film
Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1945. Vintage photograph on the set of the 1944 film noir showing director Robert Siodmak conferring with star Stanley Ridges while some extras relax behind them. With a mimeo snipe and date stamp of "12 Apr 1945" on the verso. <br/><br/>Based on the 1939 novel "This Way Out" by James Ronald about an unhappily married man who falls in love with a younger woman only to be investigated by a Scotland Yard detective when his wife dies in what appears to be an accident. <br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with light diagonal creasing to the corners and a slight curl. <br/><br/>Grant US. Selby US. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown books
Bookseller reference : 143451
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Robert Siodmak director; Princesse Bibesco novel; Georges Neveux Charles Spaak screenwriters; Romy Schneider Curd Jurgens Pie
Adorable Sinner Magnificent Sinner Katia Une Jeune Fille un Seul Amour Original photograph of Robert Siodmak and Curd Jurgens from the set of the 1959 French film
N.p.: N.p. 1959. Vintage borderless reference photograph of director Robert Siodmak and Curd Jurgens on the set of the 1959 French film. <br/><br/>Based on the 1939 historical novel "Princess Mathe Bibesco" by Bibesco under the pseudonym Lucille Decaux. A remake of the 1938 French film "Katia" directed by Maurice Tourneur starring Danielle Darrieux and John Loder.<br/><br/>Set in St. Petersburg Russia and shot on location in Paris France and Vienna Austria. <br/><br/>5 x 7.25 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
Bookseller reference : 150492
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Robert Siodmak director; Roland Kibbee screenwriter; Burt Lancaster Nick Cravat Eva Bartok Torin Thatcher starring
The Crimson Pirate Original photograph from the 1952 film
Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1952. Vintage hand-tinted still photograph from the 1952 UK release of the 1952 US film. <br/><br/>Burt Lancaster stars as a pirate who gets involved in a revolution in the Caribbean in the late 1700s. A swashbuckler with enough swordplay and acrobatics to satisfy even the most discerning enthusiast. <br/><br/>A story set in the Caribbean shot on location in Italy. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Faint creases to one corner else Near Fine. Warner Brothers unknown books
Bookseller reference : 132886
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Robert Siodmak director; Thomas Jib play; Keith Winter Stephen Longstreet screenwriters; George Sanders Geraldine Fitzgerald
The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry Original photograph from the set of the 1946 film
Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1946. Vintage photograph of star George Sanders demonstrating the use of a telescope to costar Ella Raines and director Robert Siodmak during a break from filming on the set of the 1946 film. With a mimeo snipe on the verso. <br/><br/>Based on the 1942 Broadway play "Uncle Harry" by Thomas Job about a middle aged man whose two sisters try to sabotage his engagement to a young co-worker leading to murder and deceit. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine. <br/><br/>Grant US. Olive Films 962. Selby Canon. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown books
Bookseller reference : 143455
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