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William Friedkin (director); William Peter Blatty (screenwriter); Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Lee J Cobb, Kitty W
The Exorcist Original photograph from the 1973 film
Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1973. Vintage publicity photograph of actress Linda Blair in front of the National Theatre in Westwood California where crowds have lined up to see "The Exorcist." With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso.<br /> <br /> Based on the 1971 novel by screenwriter William Peter Blatty. The first and finest film in the series following the demonic possession of a twelve year-old girl and the ensuing attempts to purge her body of the evil spirit. One of the great genre films of the 1970s that accomplished the uncommon feat of being an over-the-top sensation upon its release and gaining subsequent status as a classic with a strangeness and depth supplied by the strength of Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow's performances. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> National Film Registry. Warner Brothers unknown
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William Friedkin (director); William Peter Blatty (screenwriter, novel); Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Lee J Cobb (starring)
The Exorcist Original photograph of William Friedkin and Linda Blair on the set of the 1973 film
Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1973. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1973 film showing director William Friedkin in conversation with young actress Linda Blair between takes. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1971 novel by screenwriter William Peter Blatty. The first and finest film in the series following the demonic possession of a twelve-year-old girl and the ensuing attempts to purge her body of the evil spirit. One of the great genre films of the 1970s that accomplished the uncommon feat of being an over-the-top sensation upon its release and gaining subsequent status as a classic with a strangeness and depth supplied by the strength of Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow's performances. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. About Near Fine with light creasing at the corners. <br /> <br /> National Film Registry. Warner Brothers unknown
Référence libraire : 154955
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William Friedkin (director); William Peter Blatty (screenwriter, novel); Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Lee J Cobb (starring)
The Exorcist Two original photographs from the set of the 1973 film
Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1973. Two vintage black-and-white studio still photographs from the 1973 film one showing director William Friedkin and one showing Friedkin and screenwriter William Peter Blatty. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1971 novel by screenwriter William Peter Blatty. The first and finest film in the series following the demonic possession of a twelve-year-old girl and the ensuing attempts to purge her body of the evil spirit. One of the great genre films of the 1970s that accomplished the uncommon feat of being an over-the-top sensation upon its release and gaining subsequent status as a classic with a strangeness and depth supplied by the strength of Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow's performances. <br /> <br /> One 9.75 x 8 inches one 9.25 x 8 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> National Film Registry. Warner Brothers unknown
Référence libraire : 150408
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William Friedkin (director); William Peter Blatty (novel, screenwriter); Josh Weiner (photographer)l;
The Exorcist Original oversize double weight still photograph from the 1972 film
Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1972. Vintage oversize borderless double weight black and white photograph from the 1972 film. An amazing image showing Max von Sydow looming above-and seemingly beyond-a very possessed young Linda Blair. <br /> <br /> One of the great genre films of the 1970s that accomplished the uncommon feat of being an over-the-top sensation upon its release and gaining subsequent status as a classic with a strangeness and depth supplied by Burstyn and Sydow that only increases with repeated viewings. Another distinction of "The Exorcist" was that it walked away with 2 Oscars including Best Screenplay for Blatty along with 8 nominations including Best Picture a feat nearly unheard for a horror film. <br /> <br /> 11 x 14 inches. Near Fine. Warner Brothers unknown
Référence libraire : 135017
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William Friedkin (director); Ernest Tidyman (screenwriter); Robin Moore (novel); Philip D'Antoni (producer); Gene Hackman, Roy S
The French Connection Original photograph taken on the set of the 1971 film
N.p.: N.p. 1971. Vintage reference photograph from the 1971 film showing cinematographer Owen Roizman and a camera crew preparing to shoot a night scene on location. Printed snipe affixed to the verso. <br /> <br /> William Friedkin made his name with this gritty adaptation of Robin Moore's nonfiction account of east coast drug trafficking. Perhaps the greatest of the many 1970s crime films that were shot on location in New York City with glorious period detail in nearly every frame. The screenplay was written by author Ernest Tidyman one year after the publication of his seminal Harlem-based crime novel "Shaft." Winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture Best Director Best Screenplay and Best Actor for Gene Hackman along with three additional nominations. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches with wide margins. Very Good plus. <br /> <br /> National Film Registry. Grant US. Spicer US. N.p. unknown
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William Friedkin (director); Ernest Tidyman (screenwriter); Robin Moore (novel); Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider (starring)
The French Connection Original photograph taken on the set of the 1971 film
N.p.: N.p. 1971. Vintage reference photograph from the 1971 film showing William Friedkin behind the camera during filming on location in Georgetown with an unidentified crew member at the right. <br /> <br /> William Friedkin made his name with this gritty adaptation of Robin Moore's nonfiction account of east coast drug trafficking. Perhaps the greatest of the many 1970s crime films that were shot on location in New York City with glorious period detail in nearly every frame. The screenplay was written by author Ernest Tidyman one year after the publication of his seminal Harlem-based crime novel "Shaft." Winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture Best Director Best Screenplay and Best Actor for Gene Hackman along with three additional nominations. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. About Fine.<br /> <br /> National Film Registry. Grant US. Spicer US. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 171024
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William Friedkin (director); Ernest Tidyman (screenwriter); Robin Moore (novel); Philip D'Antoni (producer); Gene Hackman, Roy S
The French Connection Original screenplay for the 1971 film
Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1971. Revised Draft script for the 1971 film. Produced for use on location in New York City in March and April 1971 when shooting for the film commenced there. <br /> <br /> William Friedkin made his name with this gritty adaptation of Robin Moore's 1969 nonfiction account of east coast drug trafficking and its impact on New York City undercover police officers. Perhaps the greatest of the many 1970s crime films that were shot on location in New York City with glorious period detail in nearly every frame. <br /> <br /> The screenplay was written by author Ernest Tidyman one year after the publication of his seminal Harlem-based crime novel "Shaft." Winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture Best Director Best Screenplay and Best Actor Hackman along with three additional nominations. <br /> <br /> Tan titled wrappers noted as FRIEDKIN DRAFT and REVISED on the front wrapper in manuscript pencil dated 3/23/71 and 4/26/71 in manuscript pencil. Title page not present. Last leaf of text unnumbered. Xerographic duplication with photocopied punch holes and a few revision pages throughout dated variously between 4/26/71 and 3/23/71. Pages and wrapper about Near Fine bound with three gold brads. <br /> <br /> National Film Registry. Grant US. Penzler 101. Spicer US Neo-Noir. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
Référence libraire : 137936
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William Friedkin (director); Art Monterastelli (screenwriter); Tommy Lee Jones, Benicio Del Toro, Connie Nielsen (starring)
The Hunted Original screenplay for the 2003 film
N.p.: N.p. 2001. Revised Draft script for the 2001 film including a six page "Alternate Ending" preceded by a memo notice that both "endings will be shot." Laid in are three gatherings of revisions each with a label on their title page for credited crew member "Brian Markey / Construction Coordinator." From the archive of crew member Chris Scher.<br /> <br /> The three gatherings of revisions are: Eight pages of "White Revised Pages" dated 12/06/01. Seven pages of "Pink4" revision pages dated 12/12/01. And two pages of "Goldenrod4" revision pages dated 01/16/02.<br /> <br /> Tommy Lee Jones stars as a former military instructor tasked with tracking down his former student Benicio del Toro who has "gone rogue" and has been tracking and viciously murder hunters in the wilderness of British Columbia. <br /> <br /> Chris Scher has worked in American films from 1994 to the present. She was a propmaker construction accountant/estimator/buyer and carpenter on over 20 movies including "The Last Seduction" 1994 "Pulp Fiction" 1994 "From Dusk Till Dawn" 1994 "The Horse Whisperer 1998 "Joy Ride" 2001 and others. She also performed the same work for prestige television dramas including "The Bridge" 2014 "Ozark" 2017 and "Yellowstone" 2018.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in Oregon and Washington. <br /> <br /> Front wrapper integral with title page with last revisions dated 06/06/01 with credits for screenwriter Art Monterastelli. 134 leaves with last page of text numbered 96. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine bound with two gold brads.<br /> <br /> The three gatherings of revision pages are each attached by one or two staples to the top left. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 164034
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William Goodhart (screenwriter)
Flyer Original screenplay for an unproduced film
N.p.: N.p. 1974. Draft script for an unproduced film. Synopsis laid in. <br /> <br /> The School of Acrobatics and Acrobatic Training is ab American private school demanding precise execution and extreme attention to detail. The story follows "aeronautical acrobatics" a branch of acrobatics that represent the outer fringe of the school's studies.<br /> <br /> Set in Arizona. <br /> <br /> White untitled wrappers. Title page present dated 1974 with credit for screenwriter William Goodhart. 131 leaves with last page of text numbered 130. Xerographically duplicated rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 140876
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William Goldman (novel); Jack Smight (director); John Gay (screenwriter); Rod Steiger, Lee Remick, George Segal (starring)
No Way to Treat a Lady Original screenplay for the 1968 film inscribed by George Segal
Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1967. Final Shooting script for the 1967 film. INSCRIBED by actor George Segal on the title page: "To Grayson / All Best Wishes." <br /> <br /> Based on the 1964 novel by William Goldman. A serial killer with an obsession with his dead mother begins taunting the investigator in charge of his case. <br /> <br /> Set in New York City shot on location in Manhattan and the New York harbor. <br /> <br /> Green untitled studio wrappers with a die-cut window in the British style. Title page present dated June 13 1967 noted as Final Shooting script rubber-stamped copy No. 139 with credits for screenwriter John Gay and director Jack Smight. 146 leaves with last page of text numbered 143. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with two gold brads. Paramount Pictures unknown
Référence libraire : 137956
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William Grefe (director, screenwriter); Rita Hayworth, Stephen Oliver, Fay Spain, Ford Rainey (starring)
The Naked Zoo Two original photographs from the 1970 film
N.p.: R and S Film Enterprises 1970. Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1970 film. Both photographs with provenance stamps on the versos. <br /> <br /> A rare pair of photographs from Rita Hayworth's low-budget wanderings between 1967-1970 during which she worked with French and Italian genre filmmakers as well as the likes of William Grefè in the US. Note however that Ms. Hayworth is not present in either of these images.<br /> <br /> A psychedelic exploitation film in which Hayworth stars as a wealthy matron married to a wheelchair-bound husband. She has an affair with a young author triggering disastrous results. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Florida. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. R and S Film Enterprises unknown
Référence libraire : 162000
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William Grefe (director, screenwriter); Tony Gulliver (photographer); Steve Alaimo, Willie Pastrano, John Vella, Bobbie Byers (s
The Wild Rebels Four original photographs from the 1967 film
N.p.: N.p. 1967. Four vintage borderless photographs from the 1967 film. All with "Les Films Armon BON" stamps two with "L.F. Films" stamps stuck with manuscript marker two with "5 / 20" one with "4 / 20" and one with "15 / 20" stamps all on verso.<br /> <br /> Stock car driver Rod Tillman Steve Alaimo goes undercover as a getaway driver for the California biker gang Satan's Angels. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Florida. <br /> <br /> 8.5 x 6.75 inches 8.5 x 6.5 inches 8.75 x 6.25 inches and 8.25 x 7 inches. Very Good with light creasing and a few tiny pinholes. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 150123
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William Hale (director); Harold King (novel); Sandor Stern (screenwriter); William Devane, Adrienne Barbeau, M Emmet Walsh (star
Red Alert Original screenplay for the 1977 television movie
Los Angeles: Columbia Broadcasting System CBS 1977. Final Revised Draft script for the 1977 television movie. Based on the 1977 book by Harold King. Included is a vintage production photo of William Devane from the film with a snipe on the verso with the CBS television logo. <br /> <br /> A computer at a nuclear power plant malfunctions and seals off the reactor room believing that a dangerous explosion has occurred and trapping the crew inside. One of a string of speculative films to feature either nuclear power plant disasters or dangerous fictional computers from the dawning era of computer technology. <br /> <br /> Set near Minneapolis shot on location in Houston Texas at NASA's Manned Space Center. <br /> <br /> White titled wrappers. Title page present dated January 17 1977 noted as FINAL REVISED DRAFT with credits for screenwriter Sandor Stern novelist Harold King executive producers Gerald I. Isenberg and Gerald W. Abrams and producer Barry Goldberg. 103 leaves with last page of text numbered 100. Mimeograph on blue stock. Pages Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with two gold brads. <br /> <br /> Newman 104. Columbia Broadcasting System [CBS] unknown
Référence libraire : 140265
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William Holden (starring); Rudolph Mate (director); Sydney Boehm (screenwriter); Nancy Olson, Barry Fitzgerald, Lyle Bettger (st
Union Station Original promotional photograph of William Holden and Barry Fitzgerald from the 1950 film
Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1950. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1950 film noir showing actors William Holden and Barry Fitzgerald. <br /> <br /> A woman suspects several fellow train passengers of being the culprits in a highly publicized kidnapping case. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with light wear to the corners. <br /> <br /> Grant US. Olive Films 256. Selby US. Selby US Canon. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Paramount Pictures unknown
Référence libraire : 154518
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William Hurt, Kathleen Turner (starring); Lawrence Kasdan (director, screenwriter)
Body Heat 32 original color slides and one vintage photograph from the 1981 film
Burbank CA: The Ladd Company 1980. Collection of 32 vintage color slides from the 1981 film as well as one vintage studio still photograph showing actress Kathleen Turner. Three slides with annotations in manuscript ink on their cardboard sleeves. <br /> <br /> A young woman manipulates her lover a small-town lawyer into killing her wealthy husband. A watershed neo-noir update to the classic femme fatale of the 1940s and 1950s.<br /> <br /> Set and shot on location in Florida. <br /> <br /> Photograph 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.<br /> <br /> Slides 2 x 2 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Ebert I. Grant US. Penzler 101. Silver and Ward Neo-Noir. Spicer US Neo-Noir. The Ladd Company unknown
Référence libraire : 163765
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William Hurt, Raul Julia, Sonia Braga (starring); Hector Babenco (director); Manuel Puig (novel); Leonard Schrader (screenwriter
The Kiss of the Spider Woman Four original photographs from the 1985 film
N.p.: N.p. 1985. Four vintage borderless reference photographs from the 1985 film including one showing director Héctor Babenco talking with actor William Hurt on the set. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1976 novel by Manuel Puig about two cellmates who form an unusual bond during their imprisonment in a Brazilian prison. Nominated for the Palme d'Or. Puig's novel also served as the basis for a Broadway musical produced in 1993 with a book by Terrence McNally. <br /> <br /> Set and shot on location in São Paolo Brazil.<br /> <br /> 9.5 x 7 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 161049
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William J Cassidy (screenwriter)
.so help me God. Original screenplay for an unproduced film
Los Angeles: Pomegranate Productions Unknown. Draft script for an unproduced film. With a Pomegranate Productions business card belonging to president Robert French stapled to the title page.<br /> <br /> When her abusive mother dies in a freak accident young Sylvia believes she's lucked out and will be able to finally live as a family with her caring stepfather. Nobody else will accept the mother's death as an accident however and even Sylvia begins to believe her stepfather is guilty fomenting discord between the two.<br /> <br /> Set in Los Angeles.<br /> <br /> Black titled wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter William J. Cassidy. 163 leaves with last page of text numbered 113. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three gold brads. Pomegranate Productions unknown
Référence libraire : 146397
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William Joyce Cowen, Leonore Coffee (play); John Gay (screenwriter)
Family Portrait Original screenplay for an unproduced film
N.p.: N.p. 1981. Draft script for an unproduced film.<br /> <br /> Based on the 1939 play by William Joyce Cowen and Leonore Coffee which debuted at the Morosco Theatre directed by Margaret Webster and starring Judith Anderson. The plot follows the story of Jesus' crucifixion as told through the eyes of his family. <br /> <br /> Set in Jerusalem.<br /> <br /> White untitled wrappers. Title page present dated August 17 1981 with credits for screenwriter John Gay and playwrights Leonore Coffee and William Joyce Cowen. 106 leaves with last page of text numbered 104. Xerographic duplication rectos only with white revision pages throughout dated 9/9. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus lightly soiled overall bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 149805
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William Klein, Claude Lelouch, Agnes Varda, Alan Resnais, Joris Ivens (directors); Jean-Luc Godard (director, screenwriter); Jac
Far From Vietnam Loin du Vietnam Eight original photographs from the 1967 film
London: Contemporary Films 1967. Eight vintage reference photographs from the UK release of the 1967 French anthology film. With printed mimeo snipes in English affixed to the verso. Also included with the set is a two-page mimeographally duplicated press pamphlet in English.<br /> <br /> An anti-war anthology documentary film by seven prominent French directors expressing support for the North Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War.<br /> <br /> Shot in New York City.<br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Very Good or better. Contemporary Films unknown
Référence libraire : 149499
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William Klein (director, screenwriter); John Abbey, Delphine Seyrig, Donald Pleasence, Philippe Noiret (starring)
Mr. Freedom Original photograph of William Klein on the set of the 1968 film
N.p.: N.p. 1968. Vintage borderless reference photograph taken on the set of the 1968 French film showing director William Klein with actors Delphine Seyrig Philippe Noiret and other cast members between takes. Manuscript ink annotations to the verso noting the film's title along with stamps noting "PM 1020" and "1968". <br /> <br /> A satire of superhero films and American imperialism following the adventures of the eponymous Mr. Freedom a beer-swilling white nationalist cop who moonlights as an anticommunist vigilante superhero. Klein's second film following "Who Are You Polly Maggoo" 1966. <br /> <br /> 3.5 x 5 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Criterion Collection. Rosenbaum 1000. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 153886
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William Klein (director, screenwriter); John Abbey, Delphine Seyrig, Donald Pleasence, Philippe Noiret (starring)
Mr. Freedom Four original photographs from the set of the 1968 film
N.p.: N.p. 1968. Four vintage studio still photographs from the 1968 French film showing director William Klein with actors Delphine Seyrig Philippe Noiret and other cast members between takes. Provenance stamps on the versos. <br /> <br /> A satire of superhero films and American imperialism following the adventures of the eponymous Mr. Freedom a beer-swilling white nationalist cop who moonlights as an anticommunist vigilante superhero. William Klein's second film following "Who Are You Polly Maggoo" 1966. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Criterion Collection. Rosenbaum 1000. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 156346
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William Klein (director, screenwriter); Serge Gainsbourg, John Abbey, Delphine Seyrig, Donald Pleasence, Philippe Noiret (starri
Mr. Mister Freedom Original oversize photograph of William Klein and Serge Gainsbourg on the set of the 1968 film
N.p.: N.p. 1968. Vintage oversize borderless reference photograph taken on the set of the 1968 film showing director William Klein talking with Serge Gainsbourg who appears in a cameo in the film. Annotations in manuscript ink and pencil on the verso. <br /> <br /> A satire of superhero films and American imperialism following the adventures of the eponymous Mr. Freedom a beer-swilling white nationalist cop who moonlights as an anticommunist vigilante superhero. Klein's second film following "Who Are You Polly Maggoo" 1966. <br /> <br /> 7.75 x 10.5 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Criterion Collection. Rosenbaum 1000. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 168093
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William Kozlenko (screenwriter)
Fulfillment Original treatment script for an unproduced film
N.p.: N.p. 1970. Treatment script for an unproduced film. Laid in is a page from the "Independent Trade Reviews." <br /> <br /> While on their honeymoon a sailor and his Japanese wife get into an altercation with a drunk. Police intervene resulting in the wife being shot and the man sent to prison. <br /> <br /> Set in San Francisco. <br /> <br /> Gray titled wrappers. Title page present with credit for screenwriter William Kozlenko. 54 leaves with last leaf of text numbered 53. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 141278
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William Lang (director); Monica Scott (screenwriter); Margaret Nolan, Leslie Bainbridge, Carol Haynes, Angela Jones (starring)
It's a Bare Bare World Original photograph from the 1964 film
N.p.: S.F. Film Distributors 1964. Vintage studio still photograph of Margaret Nolan from the US release of the 1964 British film. With provenance stamps on the verso. <br /> <br /> Vicki and Vera take their friend Carol on a tour around Windsor before introducing her to their nudist club. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Windsor England. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. S.F. Film Distributors unknown
Référence libraire : 161853
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William Mercer (screenwriter); Robert Vincent O'Neil (screenwriter)
Ladyfingers Original screenplay for an unproduced film
N.p.: N.p. Unknown. Draft script for an unproduced film. <br /> <br /> Saloon owner and brothel madam "Ladyfingers" Lindsey strikes out on a hunt for hidden Japanese gold in the Philippines with help from her one-time beau and a posse of gunslingers. Screenwriter Robert Vincent O'Neil was best known for "The Baltimore Bullet" 1980 as well as a string of erotic thrillers during the 1980s including "Vice Squad" 1982 "Deadly Force" 1983 and "Angel" 1984.<br /> <br /> Set in Manila and Corregidor Island.<br /> <br /> Brown titled wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriters William Mercer and Robert V. O'Neil. 121 leaves with last page of text numbered 115. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good lightly dampstained bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 146946
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William Norton (screenwriter)
The Time and the Place Original screenplay for an unproduced film
Beverly Hills CA: Levy-Gardner-Laven Productions 1970. Draft script for an unproduced film. With manuscript ink annotation on front wrapper indicating the title. <br /> <br /> A story set in Morocco during WWII about a Russian who smuggles guns and plans to sell them to a licensed arms dealer. <br /> <br /> Tan untitled studio wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter William Norton. 130 leaves with last page of text numbered 134. Xerographic duplication rectos only with undated revision pages throughout. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine internally bound with three silver brads. Levy-Gardner-Laven Productions unknown
Référence libraire : 138039
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William P McGivern (novel); Edmond O'Brien and Howard W Koch (directors); Richard Alan Simmons and John C Higgins (screenwriter)
Shield for Murder Original Film Pressbook
Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1954. Original pressbook for the 1954 film noir based on the 1951 novel by William P. McGivern. <br /> <br /> Howard W. Koch director of "The Girl in the Black Stockings" 1957 here creates an unsparing view for its time of the violence and corruption often seen behind the badge of a police officer. Barney Nolan Edmond O'Brien becomes a bad cop in an otherwise cozy suburban atmosphere then deconstructed and invariably led to a befitting death Silver et al. <br /> <br /> 12 pages saddle stapled 11 x 17 inches. Very Good plus. Faint horizontal fold crease at the center of the wrapper and pages. One corner with a short crease and a couple of tiny closed tears else bright. <br /> <br /> Selby US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. United Artists unknown
Référence libraire : 125385
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William Pene Dubois (illustrations); Terry Southern (author); William Rose (screenwriter, subject)
Satorial sic Hints for Lunching a la Rose
N.p.: N.p. 1959. Original illustrated humorous essay by Terry Southern and William Pene Dubois satirizing the dress habits of their distinguished friend American screenwriter William Rose. <br /> <br /> Southern and Dubois met in the late 1950s both under the tutelage of William Styron while both of them were associated with The Paris Review. During this time William Rose wrote his most famous screenplay "The Ladykillers" 1955 as well as the British classic "The Maggie" 1954. He would go on to win an Academy Award for his original screenplay "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" 1967. <br /> <br /> 3 leaves 8 x 10 inches. Ink and colored pencil. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 135799
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William Powell, Hedy Lamarr, Basil Rathbone, Claire Trevor (starring); Jack Conway (director); Guy Trosper (screenwriter)
Crossroads Original photograph from the 1942 film noir
N.p.: N.p. 1942. Vintage reference photograph from the Spanish release of the 1942 film noir showing William Powell Hedy Lamarr and Basil Rathbone. Mimeo snipe and title in Spanish on the verso. <br /> <br /> After suffering traumatic amnesia a diplomat encounters a number of shady individuals claiming to be from his past and eventually finds himself implicated in a decade-old robbery. A remake of the 1938 French film "Carrefour." <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus.<br /> <br /> Grant US. Selby US. Spicer US. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 164224
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William Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer (starring); Robert Z Leonard (director); William Anthony McGuire (screenwriter)
The Great Ziegfeld Original photograph from the 1936 film
N.p.: N.p. 1936. Vintage reference photograph from the 1936 film. Annotations in manuscript pencil and ink on the verso.<br /> <br /> From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler.<br /> <br /> A dramatization of the rise to fame of Broadway producer and impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. An extravagant runaway production with a massive budget lavish sets and costumes by noted designer Adrian. At the time of its release the film was the longest talking film of the time running just over three hours. Nominated for seven Academy Awards winning three including Best Picture and Best Actress for Luise Rainer. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus lightly worn at the corners. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 158662
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William Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer (starring); Robert Z Leonard (director); William Anthony McGuire (screenwriter)
The Great Ziegfeld Original photograph of Harriet Hoctor from the 1936 film
N.p.: N.p. 1936. Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1936 film showing actress and ballerina Harriet Hoctor dancing between two lions. <br /> <br /> A dramatization of the rise to fame of Broadway producer and impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. An extravagant runaway production with a massive budget lavish sets and costumes by noted designer Adrian. At the time of its release the film was the longest talking film of the time running just over three hours. <br /> <br /> Nominated for seven Academy Awards winning three including Best Picture and Best Actress for Luise Rainer. <br /> <br /> 11 x 8.25 inches. Very Good plus with light wear to the corners and right edge. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 154012
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William Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer (starring); Robert Z Leonard (director); William Anthony McGuire (screenwriter)
The Great Ziegfeld Original photograph from the 1936 film
N.p.: France Presse 1936. Vintage reference photograph from the 1936 film showing actresses Diane Cook Edna Callahan Hester Deane and Mary Jane Halsey in a sea of white balloons. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso along with the stamp of France Presse and Page Illustree. <br /> <br /> A dramatization of the rise to fame of Broadway producer and impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. An extravagant runaway production with a massive budget lavish sets and costumes by noted designer Adrian. At the time of its release the film was the longest talking film of the time running just over three hours. Nominated for seven Academy Awards winning three including Best Picture and Best Actress for Luise Rainer. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus lightly toned with pinholes at the corners. France Presse unknown
Référence libraire : 156211
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William PS Earle (director); Edward J Montagne (screenwriter); Conway Tearle, Winifred Westover, Florence Billings (starring) P
Love's Masquerade Original half sheet poster for the lost 1922 silent film
Culver City CA: Selznick Pictures 1922. Vintage hand-tinted half sheet poster for the lost 1922 silent film.<br /> <br /> Conway Tearle starrs as Russell Carrington a man who accepts a murder charge to protect Rita the woman he loves played by Florence Billings and flees to a fishing village where he falls in love with the town belle Dorothy played by Winifred Westover.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in Fort Lee New Jersey.<br /> <br /> 26.25 x 20 inches margins slightly trimmed down from 28 x 22 inches see image. Very Good with moderate edgewear including loss to the top and bottom right corners several closed tears to the margins and one 2.25 inch closed tear to the top center. Selznick Pictures unknown
Référence libraire : 126253
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William Richert (director, screenwriter); Richard Condon (novel); Jeff Bridges, John Huston, Anthony Perkins, Eli Wallach, Sterl
Winter Kills Original press kit for the 1979 film
Los Angeles: AVCO Embassy Pictures 1979. Vintage press kit for the 1979 film. Black-and-white illustrated pocketed folder containing 21 black and white photographs and 16 gatherings of promotional reading material.<br /> <br /> Based on Richard Condon's 1974 novel. A pitch-black satire following the half-brother of fictional US President Kegan closely modeled on John F. Kennedy as he begins to uncover the circumstances which led to Kegan's assassination 19 years prior. <br /> <br /> Folder photographs and promotional material Near Fine.<br /> <br /> Spicer US Neo-Noir. AVCO Embassy Pictures unknown
Référence libraire : 151527
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William Rose (director); Arnold Drake (screenwriter); Charlie Robinson, Eddie Carmel, Gigi Darlene, Audrey Campbell (starring)
50000 B.C. Before Clothing Nudes On the Rocks Original photograph from the 1963 film
N.p.: Biolane Corporation 1963. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1962 film. Provenance stamp on the verso. <br /> <br /> A nebbish man travels back in time to meet naked cave people. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in New York. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Biolane Corporation unknown
Référence libraire : 162033
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William Rotsler (director); Sanford White (screenwriter); Karen Miller, Yvette Corday, John Warren (starring)
Free Love Confidential Two original photographs from the 1967 film
N.p.: Boxoffice International 1967. Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1967 film. Provenance stamps on the verso of each.<br /> <br /> A bored suburban housewife and her French friend answer a classified ad leading to sex blackmail and whippings.<br /> <br /> Set in and shot on location in Los Angeles. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Boxoffice International unknown
Référence libraire : 161739
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William Rotsler (director, screenwriter); Cathy Crowfoot, Adele Rein, Scott Avery (starring)
The Girl with Hungry Eyes Two original photographs from the 1966 film
N.p.: N.p. 1966. Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1966 film. Provenance stamp on the verso of each.<br /> <br /> Kitty hooks up with the murderously jealous Tigercat in tempestuous unstable lesbian affair.<br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 161787
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William S Burroughs, Bill Rice, FM Einheit, Christiane F, Genesis P-Orridge (starring); Muscha (director, screenwriter); Klaus M
Decoder Original photograph from the 1984 film
N.p.: N.p. 1984. Vintage reference photograph from the 1984 cult film showing actors William S. Burroughs and F.M. Einhelt. Annotations in manuscript ink on the verso. <br /> <br /> Loosely based on Burroughs' "The Electronic Revolution" 1970 about a young punk who creates a device to unscramble the subliminal messages embedded in Muzak. An underground film made on a shoestring budget shot in Berlin with a cast of non-actors playing themselves-including FM Einheit of Einstürzende Neubauten and Genesis P-Orridge of Psychic TV. Largely forgotten until 2019 when the film was released by Vinegar Syndrome on Blu-ray and DVD. <br /> <br /> 9.5 x 7 inches. Near Fine.<br /> <br /> Vinegar Syndrome 288. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 163805
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William Sachs (screenwriter)
Relics of Angels Original screenplay for an unproduced film
N.p.: N.p. 1970. Draft script for an unproduced film. Laid in with the script are seven copies of a page of reviews for screenwriter William Sach's film "There is No 13" 1974 as well as a small typed list labeled "BILL SACHS / DISTRIBUTORS HE IS CALLING IN NY."<br /> <br /> Convinced she is turning into a vampire due to her undiagnosed anemia a teenage girl runs away from home and enjoys a number of sensual hallucinatory experiences. Screenwriter William Sachs was known for his surrealist style as in "The Incredible Melting Man" 1977 and "Van Nuys Blvd." 1979.<br /> <br /> Red titled wrappers with credits for screenwriter William Sachs. Title page present with credits for William Sachs. 118 leaves with last page of text numbered 116. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good lightly toned with a few splashes on the front wrapper bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 146584
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William Sachs (screenwriter)
Sylvan Magic Original screenplay for an unproduced film
N.p.: N.p. Draft script for an unproduced film by the noted film director and screenwriter responsible for cult classics such as "There is No 13" 1974 "The Incredible Melting Man" 1977 "Van Nuys Blvd." 1979 "Galaxina" 1980 and "Exterminator 2" 1984.<br /> <br /> A young man finds himself living in an alternate reality set in the 15th century but with anachronistic aspects of a post-war dystopia. <br /> <br /> Green titled wrappers with credits for screenwriter Williams Sachs. Title page present with credits for screenwriter William Sachs. 136 leaves with last page of text numbered 134. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 142282
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William Sachs (director, screenwriter); Alex Rebar, Burr DeBenning, Myron Healey (starring)
The Incredible Melting Man The I.M.M.! Original screenplay for the 1977 film
Hollywood: Rosenberg-Gelfman Productions 1977. Final Shooting script for the 1977 film here under the working title "The I. M. M.!" Script with copy number "13" in manuscript ink on the title page and annotations in manuscript pencil throughout calling out and detailing the actions of the lead character Steve West here referred to as "the ghoul."<br /> <br /> After a space flight to the rings of Saturn an astronaut awakens on Earth to find he has mutated into a horribly disfigured melting man compelled to absorb the flesh of others. A seminal body horror film and cult classic with spectacular special make-up effects from Rick Baker. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Mount Lee Los Angeles and San Fernando California. <br /> <br /> Yellow untitled wrappers. Title page present noted as Final shooting script with credits for screenwriter William Sachs. 81 leaves with last page of text numbered 80. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine with a damp stain to the top right corner wrapper Very Good plus with some light soiling and splashes bound with three gold brads.<br /> <br /> Arrow 940. Thrower Nightmare USA. Rosenberg-Gelfman Productions unknown
Référence libraire : 155619
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William Shakespeare (play) Franco Zeffirelli (director, screenwriter); Christopher De Vore (screenwriter); Mel Gibson, Glenn Clo
Hamlet Small archive of production documents for the 1990 film
N.p.: N.p. 1990. Small archive of production documents for the 1990 film including six gatherings of Call Sheets two to ten pages each dating from "24th April 1990" to "6th May 1990" a sixteen page "Movement Order No. 4" for "Friday 27th and Saturday 28th April 1990" and a twenty-five page "Provisional Unit List" dated "29.6.90." The call sheets and "Movement Order" found here were made during location shooting in Dover and Aberdeen/Stonehaven and include the daily schedule for cast and crew as well as locations and maps to the day's shooting location. Earliest Call Sheet dating "24th April 1990" with a single manuscript ink annotation of copy number "308" in the top margin.<br /> <br /> Director Franco Zeffirelli's adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy starring Mel Gibson in the title role. Also starring Glenn Close Alan Bates Ian Holm and Helena Bonham Carter. Nominated for two Academy Awards.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in England Scotland France and Italy. <br /> <br /> 8.25 x 11.75 inches 78 total pages in eight gatherings each corner stitched with a single staple to the top left. Near Fine overall. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 168777
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William Slavens McNutt (short story); Harry A Pollard (director); Raymond L Schrock (screenwriter); Rockliffe Fellowes, Fritzi R
Trifling with Honor Original half sheet poster for the 1923 film
N.p.: Universal Jewel 1923. Vintage hand-tinted half sheet poster for the 1923 film. Also released under the titles "His Good Name" and "Your Good Name."<br /> <br /> Based on the 1922 short story "His Good Name" by William Slavens McNutt. Years after returning home from prison and finding his mother dead and father evicted Bat Shugrue then known as "Gas-Pipe Kid" becomes a baseball star and refuses to throw a game for blackmailers threatening to reveal his past.<br /> <br /> 28 x 22 inches on card stock. Very Good plus with moderate edgewear including small closed tears creasing and chipping at the extremities.<br /> <br /> Must be shipped flat Oversize volume shipping billed at cost. Universal Jewel unknown
Référence libraire : 126252
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William Wellman (director); Robert Carson (screenwriter); Rudyard Kipling (novel); Ronald Colman, Walter Huston, Muriel Angelus,
The Light That Failed Original photograph of William Wellman on the set of the 1939 film
Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1939. Vintage studio still photograph of director William Wellman and a camera crew filming on location in New Mexico for the 1939 film. Mimeo snipe on the verso. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1891 novel by Rudyard Kipling. An artist whose sight is failing struggles to complete his final painting while also grieving his broken relationship with his childhood sweetheart. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Abiquiu Santa Fe and Espanola New Mexico. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Paramount Pictures unknown
Référence libraire : 156674
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William Wyler (director); Charlton Heston (starring); Lew Wallace (novel); Karl Tunberg (screenwriter); Jack Hawkins, Haya Harar
Ben-Hur Original photograph of Charlton Heston and son on the set of the 1959 film
Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1959. Vintage borderless reference photograph of actor Charlton Heston and his son in a chariot on the set of the 1959 film. With the stamps of Time Press and Dalmas press agency on the verso along with a numbered stamp reading 008818.<br /> <br /> Based on the 1880 novel by Lew Wallace. Jewish prince Ben-Hur is sent to prison at the behest of his childhood friend Messala as a result of a mishap during a Roman parade. Through sheer will Ben-Hur endures hard labor and slavery in prison and once released vows revenge on Messala. The most expensive film ever made at the time of its release with a 15 million dollar budget and a massive elaborate set. Nominated for 12 Academy Awards and winning 11 including Best Picture Best Director and Best Actor.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in Italy and California.<br /> <br /> 7 x 9.5 inches. Very Good plus slightly wavy with light edgewear. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
Référence libraire : 149374
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William Wyler (director); Lew Wallace (novel); Karl Tunberg (screenwriter); Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Hawkins (starrin
Ben-Hur Original photograph of William Wyler on the set of the 1959 film
Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1959. Vintage reference photograph of director William Wyler on the set of the 1959 film. Mimeo snipe on the verso. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1880 novel by Lew Wallace. Jewish prince Ben-Hur is sent to prison at the behest of his childhood friend Messala as a result of a mishap during a Roman parade. Through sheer will Ben-Hur endures hard labor and slavery in prison and once released vows revenge on Messala. The most expensive film ever made at the time of its release with a 15 million dollar budget and a massive elaborate set. Nominated for 12 Academy Awards and winning 11 including Best Picture Best Director and Best Actor.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in Italy and California.<br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
Référence libraire : 156001
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William Wyler (director); Sidney Howard (play, screenwriter); Sinclair Lewis (novel); Walter Huston, Ruth Chatterton, Paul Lukas
Dodsworth Original photograph of Walter Huston and William Wyler on the set of the 1936 film
Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1936. Vintage reference photograph of director William Wyler and actor Walter Huston on the set of the 1936 film. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso along with a date stamp in French reading 30 Juil July 1936. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1934 play by Sidney Howard based in turn on the 1929 novel by Sinclair Lewis. A recently retired automobile magnate and his frivolous wife take an extended trip to Europe only to discover they have grown apart over the years. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus lightly age toned with two punch holes on the bottom edge. <br /> <br /> National Film Registry. United Artists unknown
Référence libraire : 155999
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William Wyler (director); Sidney Howard (play, screenwriter); Sinclair Lewis (novel); Walter Huston, Ruth Chatterton, Paul Lukas
Dodsworth Original photograph of Walter Huston Ruth Chatterton and William Wyler on the set of the 1936 film
N.p.: N.p. 1936. Vintage reference photograph of director William Wyler and actors Walter Huston and Ruth Chatterton on the set of the 1936 film. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1934 play by Sidney Howard based in turn on the 1929 novel by Sinclair Lewis. A recently retired automobile magnate and his frivolous wife take an extended trip to Europe only to discover they have grown apart over the years. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus lightly age toned.<br /> <br /> National Film Registry. N.p. unknown
Référence libraire : 157106
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William Wyler (director); Isobel Lennart (musical play, screenwriter); Herbert Ross (choreographer); Barbra Streisand, Omar Shar
Funny Girl Original photograph of Herbert Ross from the casting of the 1968 film
Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1967. Vintage reference photograph of choreographer and director of musical numbers Herbert Ross with a line of 15 girls in bikinis from the casting of the 1968 film. Ross had previously worked with Streisand in her Broadway debut in "I Can Get It for You Wholesale" 1962. 1967 "Columbia Pictures Corp." stamp on verso. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1964 musical with music by Julie Stein lyrics by Bob Merrill and book by Isobel Lennart which was based on Lennart's 1964 biography detailing the life of Broadway star Fanny Brice and her tumultuous relationship with playboy Nick Arnstein. Lennart also adapted the work for the screen. <br /> <br /> The film debut of Barbra Streisand reprising her Tony nominated Broadway role. <br /> <br /> Streisand would go on to win an Academy Award for Best Actress and the film would be nominated for seven others including Best Supporting Actress for Kay Medford and Best Picture. <br /> <br /> Set in New York shot on location in California New York and New Jersey. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Columbia Pictures unknown
Référence libraire : 150122
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William Wyler (director); Jesse Hill Ford (novel, screenwriter); Stirling Silliphant (screenwriter); Lee J Cobb, Barbara Hershey
The Liberation of L.B. Jones Original pressbook for the 1970 film
Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1970. Vintage pressbook for the 1970 film. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1965 novel "The Liberation of Lord Byron Jones" by Jesse Hill Ford. A wealthy African American funeral director suspects a white policeman of having an affair with his considerably younger wife leading to a series of violent interactions with the police force who seek to avoid public exposure of the interracial affair. Director William Wyler's final film. <br /> <br /> Set in the fictional town of Somerset Tennessee and shot on location in Humboldt Tennessee. <br /> <br /> Seven pages saddle stapled. 11 x 17 inches. Very Good plus lightly creased at the edges. Columbia Pictures unknown
Référence libraire : 155986
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