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Robert Z Leonard (director); Frederick Nebel (short story); Marguerite Roberts (screenwriter); Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, Charl
The Bribe Original photograph for the 1949 film
Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1949. Vintage photograph showing an illustrated advertisement for the 1949 film noir based on the short story of the same name by Frederick Nebel. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus. <br /> <br /> Grant US. Selby Canon US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
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Robert Z Leonard (director); Terrence Daugherty, F Hugh Herbert, Paul Perez, Florence Ryerson (screenwriter); Norma Shearer, Lew
The Demi-Bride Original photograph from the 1927 silent film
Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1927. Vintage reference photograph from the set of the 1927 silent film showing actress Carmel Myers and vaudevillian-cartoonist Bert Levy here visiting the set in a cartoonist capacity. With a mimeo snipe on the verso. <br /> <br /> A light romantic comedy following a young woman who blackmails her prospective beau into marriage. Now considered a lost film. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine lightly worn to the bottom left corner and top edge. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
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Robert Z. Leonard director; Ed Hubbell still photographer; Luther Davis screenwriter; Barbara Stanwyck Van Heflin Charles Cobu
B.F.'s Daughter Collection of three original photographs from the 1948 film
Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1948. Collection of three vintage vintage black-and-white double weight matte finish studio still reference photographs from the 1948 film. From the collection of actor Van Heflin who played Thomas Brett in the film in his personal tabbed file folder. Numerical rubber stamps on the versos. <br/><br/>Based on John P. Marquand's 1946 novel. Released in the UK as "Polly Fulton" because "B.F" is a British euphemism for "bloody fool." Polly Stanwyck is the daughter of a wealthy industrialist about to marry a lawyer. Then she meets Tom Heflin who blames the world's problems on the rich. Despite their differences they fall in love and marry. WWII takes Tom to the nation's capital and their relationship begins to spiral into turmoil. <br/><br/>Nominated for an Academy Award. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Near Fine overall. <br/><br/>Complete collation details available on request. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
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Robert Z. Leonard director; Frederick Nebel short story; Marguerite Roberts screenwriter; Robert Taylor Ava Gardner Charles La
The Bribe Original photograph for the 1949 film
Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1949. Vintage photograph showing an illustrated advertisement for the 1949 film noir based on the short story of the same name by Frederick Nebel. <br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus. <br/><br/>Grant US. Selby Canon US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
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Robert Z. Leonard director; John P. Marquand novel; Luther Davis screenwriter
B.F.'s Daughter Original screenplay for the 1948 film Van Heflin's working copy
Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1947. Draft script for the 1948 film. Copy belonging to Actor Van Heflin. <br/><br/>Based on John P. Marquand's 1946 novel. Released in the UK as "Polly Fulton" because "B.F" is a British euphemism for "bloody fool." Polly Stanwyck is the daughter of a wealthy industrialist about to marry a lawyer. Then she meets Tom Heflin who blames the world's problems on the rich. Despite their differences they fall in love and marry. WWII takes Tom to the nation's capital and their relationship begins to spiral into turmoil. Nominated for an Academy Award. <br/><br/>Lacks front studio wrapper and title page rear wrapper is gray. 131 leaves mimeograph duplication with pink and white revision pages throughout dated variously between 9-10-47 and 9-30-47. Pages Near Fine rear wrapper Very Good bound with two gold brads. <br/><br/>Warner Archive. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
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Robert Z. Leonard director; Terrence Daugherty F. Hugh Herbert Paul Perez Florence Ryerson screenwriter; Norma Shearer Lew C
The Demi-Bride Original photograph from the 1927 silent film
Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1927. Vintage reference photograph from the set of the 1927 silent film showing actress Carmel Myers and vaudevillian-cartoonist Bert Levy here visiting the set in a cartoonist capacity. With a mimeo snipe on the verso. <br/><br/>A light romantic comedy following a young woman who blackmails her prospective beau into marriage. Now considered a lost film. <br/><br/>8 x 10 inches. Near Fine lightly worn to the bottom left corner and top edge. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
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Robert Zemeckis director; Diane Thomas screenwriter; Michael Douglas Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito starring
Romancing the Stone Original photograph from the 1984 film
Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1984. Vintage black-and-white studio still photograph from the 1984 film. <br/><br/>An adventure quest in the vein of "Raiders of the Lost Arch." To the surprise of the studio the film faired quite well and is considered among the best films released in 1984. The script was written by an unknown Malibu waitress Diane Thomas. Thomas was killed in a car wreck proceeding the film leaving "Romancing the Stone" as her only screenplay. <br/><br/>Set in Colombia shot on location in Mexico New York and Utah. <br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Near Fine with a stamp to the verso. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
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Robert Zemeckis director; Diane Thomas screenwriter; Michael Douglas Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito starring
Romancing the Stone Original poster for the 1984 film
Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1984. Vintage US one sheet poster for the 1984 US film. Nominated for an Academy Award. <br/><br/>An adventure quest in the vein of "Raiders of the Lost Ark." To the surprise of the studio the film faired quite well and is considered among the best films released in 1984. The script was written by an unknown Malibu waitress Diane Thomas. Thomas was killed in a car wreck proceeding the film leaving "Romancing the Stone" as her only screenplay. <br/><br/>Set in Colombia shot on location in Mexico New York and Utah. <br/><br/>27 x 41 inches folded. Near Fine with a holograph notation to the verso. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
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Robert; Wise Jerome Robbins directors; Arthur Laurents Leonard Bernstein Stephen Sondheim musical; Ernest Lehman screenwriter;
West Side Story Original photograph from the 1961 film
Beverly Hills CA: United Artists / Mirisch Corporation 1961. Vintage photograph of Natalie Wood from the 1961 film. With holograph notation on the verso identifying the film. <br/><br/>Based on the 1957 Broadway musical with book by Arthur Laurents music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Robbins who would go on to direct the film with Robert Wise served as choreographer and came up with the original concept of a modern musical update of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." <br/><br/>Winner of ten Academy Awards the most ever for a musical including Best Picture Best Director Best Supporting Actor for George Chakiris and Best Supporting Actress of Rita Moreno. Additionally nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay. <br/><br/>Set in New York shot on location there and in California. <br/><br/>10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. <br/><br/>National Film Registry. Ebert II. Hirschhorn The Hollywood Musical. United Artists / Mirisch Corporation unknown books
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Robert; Wise Jerome Robbins directors; Ernest Lehman screenwriter; Leonard Bernstein music; Stephen Sondheim lyrics; Natalie Woo
West Side Story Original oversize photograph from the 1961 film musical
Beverly Hills CA: United Artists / Mirisch Corporation 1961. Vintage oversize borderless black-and-white reference photograph of actors Tony Mordente Harvey Evans Susan Oakes Bert Michaels Tommy Abbott and Tucker Smith standing with director Jerome Robbins on the set of the 1961 film. With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso.<br/><br/>Based on the 1957 Broadway musical with book by Arthur Laurents music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Robbins who would go on to direct the film with Robert Wise served as choreographer and came up with the original concept of a modern musical update of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."<br/><br/>Winner of ten Academy Awards including Best Picture Best Director Best Supporting Actor for George Chakiris and Best Supporting Actress for Rita Moreno.<br/><br/>Set in New York's West Side shot on location in New York and California. <br/><br/>14 x 11 inches. Very Good plus with light wear and creasing to the corners. United Artists / Mirisch Corporation unknown books
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Roberta Findlay (director); Mike Kutchakokof (screenwriter); Georgina Spelvin, Eric Edwards (starring)
Fringe Benefits Original one sheet poster for the 1974 film
N.p.: N.p. 1974. Vintage one sheet poster for the 1974 film. Rare.<br /> <br /> Noted female exploitation and pornographic director Roberta Findlay's ninth properly documented film. Georgina Spelvin stars as Dr. Tessy Tighttwat director of the Tighttwat Institute for Sexual Research who treats Eric Edwards as Harry Flattout impotent and unemployed after getting carried away and raping his boss' secretary during Spurt Over Oil's daily sex hour.<br /> <br /> Set in and shot on location in New York City.<br /> <br /> 25 x 38 inches Folded as issued. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
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Roberta Findlay (director, screenwriter, starring); Erotica Lantern, C Davis Smith, Suzy Mann, Harry Reems (starring)
The Altar of Lust Three original photographs from the 1971 film
N.p.: Abraxas Productions 1971. Three vintage studio still photographs from the 1971 film. All photographs with provenance stamps on the versos one with a label obscuring another provenance stamp.<br /> <br /> A Swedish woman who emigrated to New York reveals to her psychiatrist that she had been raped by her stepfather and is increasingly attracted to women.<br /> <br /> Set in and shot on location in New York. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with faint creasing and two with wax pencil annotations on the recto. Abraxas Productions unknown
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Roberta Findlay [as Anna Riva] (cinematographer, screenwriter); Michael Findlay [as Julian Marsh] (director, screenwriter, starr
The Curse of Her Flesh Original photograph from the 1968 film
N.p.: American Film Distributing 1968. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1968 film. Provenance stamp on the verso. <br /> <br /> One of two sequels along with the 1968 film "The Kiss of Her Flesh" to exploitation maestro Michael Findlay's 1967 breakthrough "The Touch of Her Flesh." Strip club owner Steve a killer of strippers seeks revenge after catching his stripper wife with another man.<br /> <br /> Set in and shot on location in New York. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing at the extremities. American Film Distributing unknown
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Roberto Rossellini (director); Indro Montanelli (short story, screenwriter); Sergio Amidei, Diego Fabbri (screenwriters); Vittor
General Della Rovere Il Generale Della Rovere Original photograph of Roberto Rossellini and Vittorio De Sica from the set of the 1959 film
N.p.: N.p. 1959. Vintage borderless reference photograph of Roberto Rossellini and Vittorio De Sica on the set of the 1959 film. Italian "Tele Foto" stamp on verso. <br /> <br /> Based on the semi-autobiographical 1950 Italian novel "Il generale Della Rovere" by Indro Montanelli. Petty con man Victorio Bardone De Sica is arrested by the Gestapo and coerced into impersonating a dead Resistance leader to extract information from his fellow inmates and identify another Resistance leader.<br /> <br /> Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Screenplay. Winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.<br /> <br /> Set in Genoa Italy shot on location in Rome Italy. <br /> <br /> 9.5 x 7 inches. Very small crease in lower left corner else Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Criterion Collection 463. N.p. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 150777
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Roberto Rossellini (director, screenwriter); Arthur Honegger, Paul Claudel (oratorio); Ingrid Bergman (starring)
Giovanna d'Arco al rogo Original photograph from the set of the 1954 film
Italy / France: Produzioni Cinematografiche Associate / Franco London Films 1954. Vintage borderless photograph from the set of the 1954 film showing Ingrid Bergman tied to the titular stake with actor Tullio Carminati beside her and director Roberto Rossellini in the foreground. With stamps identifying the film under the English language title "Joan at the Stake" and the New York address of Italian Films Export as well as some manuscript annotations on the verso. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1938 oratorio "Jeanne d'Arc au bucher" by Arthur Honegger with a libretto by Paul Claudel about visions of her life and purpose Joan of Arc receives as she is burned at the stake. <br /> <br /> 6.75 x 9.25 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Godard Histoires du cinema. Produzioni Cinematografiche Associate / Franco London Films unknown
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Roberto Rossellini (director, screenwriter); Ingrid Bergman, George Sanders, Maria Mauban, Anna Proclemer (starring); Colette (n
Journey to Italy Viaggio in Italia Original photograph of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini from the set of the 1954 film
New York: International News Photos 1953. Vintage photograph of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini on the set of the 1954 film. Mimeo snipe dated May 17 1953 "International News Photos" and "Return to: Chronicle Files" stamps on verso. <br /> <br /> The International News Photos snipe addresses the movie as "New Wine." While we could not verify that working title Rossellini and co-screenwriter Vitaliano Brancati had drawn on a script by Antonio Pietrangeli entitled "New Vine" for "Journey to Italy" and was likely an error by the news agency.<br /> <br /> Loosely based on the 1934 novel "Duo" by Colette. <br /> <br /> An English couple Alex George Sanders and Katherine Joyce Bergman eight years married travel to Italy to sell a villa inherited from Alex's uncle. Along the drive and during their stay at the villa they come to the realization they really don't know one another and have little desire to spend time together.<br /> <br /> Set in and shot on location in Naples and Rome Italy. <br /> <br /> 7 x 9 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> Godard Histoires du Cinema. BFI 540. Scorcese My Voyage to Italy. International News Photos unknown
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Roberto Rossellini (director, screenwriter); Vitaliano Brancati (screenwriter); Ingrid Bergman, George Sanders (starring)
Journey to Italy Original photograph taken on the set of the 1954 film
N.p.: N.p. 1954. Vintage oversize borderless reference photograph taken on location for the 1954 film showing actress Ingrid Bergman in the film's final scene during the procession of Saint Gennaro in Naples with a camera crew to the far left. With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. <br /> <br /> Loosely based on the 1934 novel "Duo" by Colette. An English couple travels to Italy to sell a recently inherited villa. Their travels through the countryside and subsequent stay in the villa are disrupted by misunderstandings and jealousy leading both to wonder if their relationship is worth continuing. <br /> <br /> Set in and shot on location in Naples and Rome.<br /> <br /> 9.25 x 7 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
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Roberto Rodriguez (director, screenwriter); Alfredo Ruanova (screenwriter); Julissa, Enrique Lizalde, Elizabeth Campbell (starri
Nosotros los jovenes Vidas Cruzadas Original poster for the 1966 film
Mexico: Peliculas Rodriguez 1966. Vintage poster for the 1966 Mexican film here with an alternate title "Vida Cruzadas" tipped on. <br /> <br /> A comedy about the lives and romances of upper middle class teens. <br /> <br /> 27 x 37 inches. Very Good only. Chipping to the edges with a few short closed tears starting to the creases and light toning. Peliculas Rodriguez unknown
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Roberto Rossellini (director, screenwriter); Sergio Amidei, Gian Paolo Callegari, Art Cohn, Renzo Cesana, Felix Morlion (screenw
Stromboli Original photograph from the set of the 1950 film
Culver City CA: RKO Radio Pictures 1950. Vintage photograph of actors Ingrid Bergman Gian Paolo Callegari and director Roberto Rosselini on the set of the 1950 Italian-American film. With a typed description and manuscript annotations on the verso. Photographs from the set of this film shot on the islands of Stromboli and Farfa in Italy are rare.<br /> <br /> After World War II a Lithuanian refugee marries an Italian POW in order to be released from an internment camp only to despair at life on the barren volcanic island he calls home. <br /> <br /> A classic example of Italian neorealism featuring documentary like footage from the island of Stromboli and footage from the islands evacuation during one of its many volcanic eruptions.<br /> <br /> 6.5 x 4.5 inches. Near Fine. <br /> <br /> BFI. Criterion Collection 673. Godard Histoires du cinema. Rosenbaum 1000. Scorsese My Voyage to Italy. RKO Radio Pictures unknown
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Roberto Rossellini (director, screenwriter); Ingrid Bergman (starring); Sergio Amidei, Gian Paolo Callegari, Art Cohn, Renzo Ces
Stromboli Original photograph on the set of the 1950 film
Culver City CA: RKO Radio Pictures 1950. Vintage photograph from the set of the 1950 Italian film showing director Roberto Rossellini with the camera and lighting crews setting up a wide shot with Ingrid Bergman and other actors in the distance. With manuscript pencil annotations on the verso regarding layout and noting the film's title. <br /> <br /> After World War II a Lithuanian refugee marries an Italian POW in order to be released from an internment camp only to find herself miserable on the barren volcanic island he calls home. A classic example of Italian neorealism featuring documentary-esque footage from the island of Stromboli and footage from the island's evacuation during one of its many volcanic eruptions.<br /> <br /> Set on Stromboli Island shot on location in Lazio and Sicily Italy. <br /> <br /> 9.5 x 7 inches. Very Good plus with a pinhole to the lower right corner and light soil. <br /> <br /> Rosenbaum 1000. Godard Histoires du cinema. Scorsese My Voyage to Italy. Criterion Collection 673. RKO Radio Pictures unknown
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Roberto Rodriguez director screenwriter; Alfredo Ruanova screenwriter; Julissa Enrique Lizalde Elizabeth Campbell starring
Nosotros los jovenes Vidas Cruzadas Original poster for the 1966 film
Mexico: Peliculas Rodriguez 1966. Vintage poster for the 1966 Mexican film here with an alternate title "Vida Cruzadas" tipped on. <br/><br/>A comedy about the lives and romances of upper middle class teens. <br/><br/>27 x 37 inches. Very Good only. Chipping to the edges with a few short closed tears starting to the creases and light toning. Peliculas Rodriguez unknown books
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Roberto Rossellini director screenwriter; Arthur Honegger Paul Claudel oratorio; Ingrid Bergman starring
Giovanna d'Arco al rogo Original photograph from the set of the 1954 film
Italy / France: Produzioni Cinematografiche Associate / Franco London Films 1954. Vintage borderless photograph from the set of the 1954 film showing Ingrid Bergman tied to the titular stake with actor Tullio Carminati beside her and director Roberto Rossellini in the foreground. With stamps identifying the film under the English language title "Joan at the Stake" and the New York address of Italian Films Export as well as some holograph annotations on the verso. <br/><br/>Based on the 1938 oratorio "Jeanne d'Arc au bucher" by Arthur Honegger with a libretto by Paul Claudel about visions of her life and purpose Joan of Arc receives as she is burned at the stake. <br/><br/>6.75 x 9.25 inches. Near Fine. <br/><br/>Godard Histoires du cinema. Produzioni Cinematografiche Associate / Franco London Films unknown books
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Roberto Rossellini director screenwriter; Ingrid Bergman George Sanders Maria Mauban Anna Proclemer starring; Colette novel;
Journey to Italy Viaggio in Italia Original photograph of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini from the set of the 1954 film
New York: International News Photos 1953. Vintage photograph of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini on the set of the 1954 film. Mimeo snipe dated May 17 1953 "International News Photos" and "Return to: Chronicle Files" stamps on verso. <br/><br/>The International News Photos snipe addresses the movie as "New Wine." While we could not verify that working title Rossellini and co-screenwriter Vitaliano Brancati had drawn on a script by Antonio Pietrangeli entitled "New Vine" for "Journey to Italy" and was likely an error by the news agency.<br/><br/>Loosely based on the 1934 novel "Duo" by Colette. <br/><br/>An English couple Alex George Sanders and Katherine Joyce Bergman eight years married travel to Italy to sell a villa inherited from Alex's uncle. Along the drive and during their stay at the villa they come to the realization they really don't know one another and have little desire to spend time together.<br/><br/>Set in and shot on location in Naples and Rome Italy. <br/><br/>7 x 9 inches. Near Fine. <br/><br/><br/><br/>Godard Histoires du Cinema. BFI 540. Scorcese My Voyage to Italy. International News Photos unknown books
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Roberto Rossellini director screenwriter; Sandro De Feo Mario Pannunzio Ivo Perilli Brunello Rondi screenwriters; Ingrid Ber
Europe '51 Europa '51 Original photograph from the 1952 film
Rome: Ponti-De Laurentils Cinematografica 1952. Vintage photograph of Ingrid Bergman from the classic 1952 Italian neorealist film. With holograph annotations regarding layout mimeo snipe and stamps of distributor Lux Films and "Cinemonde" magazine on the verso. <br/><br/>Ingrid Bergman stars as Irene a wealthy Rome socialite whose life is shattered following her son's suicide. Rossellini taking inspiration in the life of Saint Francis remodels it into a female perspective in post-war Italy.<br/><br/>Set in and shot on location in Rome. <br/><br/>11 x 8.25 inches. Near Fine with slight creasing at corners.<br/><br/>Rosenbaum 1000. Scorcese My Voyage to Italy. Criterion Collection 674. Ponti-De Laurentils Cinematografica unknown books
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Roberto Rossellini director screenwriter; Sergio Amidei Gian Paolo Callegari Art Cohn Renzo Cesana Felix Morlion screenwrit
Stromboli Original photograph from the set of the 1950 film
Culver City CA: RKO Radio Pictures 1950. Vintage photograph of actors Ingrid Bergman Gian Paolo Callegari and director Roberto Rosselini on the set of the 1950 Italian-American film. With a typed description and holograph annotations on the verso. Photographs from the set of this film shot on the islands of Stromboli and Farfa in Italy are rare.<br/><br/>After World War II a Lithuanian refugee marries an Italian POW in order to be released from an internment camp only to despair at life on the barren volcanic island he calls home. <br/><br/>A classic example of Italian neorealism featuring documentary like footage from the island of Stromboli and footage from the islands evacuation during one of its many volcanic eruptions.<br/><br/>6.5 x 4.5 inches. Near Fine. <br/><br/>BFI. Criterion Collection 673. Godard Histoires du cinema. Rosenbaum 1000. Scorsese My Voyage to Italy. RKO Radio Pictures unknown books
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Roberto Rossellini director; Indro Montanelli short story screenwriter; Sergio Amidei Diego Fabbri screenwriters; Vittoria De
General Della Rovere Il Generale Della Rovere Original photograph of Roberto Rossellini and Vittorio De Sica from the set of the 1959 film
N.p.: N.p. 1959. Vintage borderless reference photograph of Roberto Rossellini and Vittorio De Sica on the set of the 1959 film. Italian "Tele Foto" stamp on verso. <br/><br/>Based on the semi-autobiographical 1950 Italian novel "Il generale Della Rovere" by Indro Montanelli. Petty con man Victorio Bardone De Sica is arrested by the Gestapo and coerced into impersonating a dead Resistance leader to extract information from his fellow inmates and identify another Resistance leader.<br/><br/>Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Screenplay. Winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.<br/><br/>Set in Genoa Italy shot on location in Rome Italy. <br/><br/>9.5 x 7 inches. Very small crease in lower left corner else Near Fine. <br/><br/>Criterion Collection 463. N.p. unknown books
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Robin Estridge (screenwriter)
The Richest Man in the World Original screenplay for an unproduced film
London: J. Arthur Rank 1957. Draft script for an unproduced film. <br /> <br /> An exceedingly wealthy but unfulfilled man crash-lands his test plane on a remote island inhabited by a fishing village where he falls in love with Liani a kind villager. <br /> <br /> Screenwriter Robin Estridge was best known for his work for television and film in the 1950s and 1960s including "Chance Meeting" 1954 "North West Frontier" 1959 "Escape from Zahrain" 1962 and "Drums of Africa" 1963. <br /> <br /> Orange titled wrappers noted as Draft Screenplay on the front wrapper dated 22-2-57. Title page present dated February 1957 with credits for screenwriter Robin Estridge. 62 leaves with last page of text numbered 60. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Good with the front wrapper detached from the binding bound internally with a silver prong. J. Arthur Rank unknown
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Robin Hardy, John Davis (screenwriter); Michael Pereira (novel)
Obsession Original screenplay for an unproduced film
N.p.: N.p. 1970. Draft script for an unproduced film. Not to be confused with the 1976 film written and directed by Brian De Palma.<br /> <br /> Robin Hardy is a screenwriter and film director best known for having directed "The Wicker Man" 1973.<br /> <br /> Based on the 1972 novel "Singing Millionaire" by Michael Pereira. While traveling in Istanbul a German and her friend encounter a mysterious man who deals in drugs blackmail and ultimately murder. <br /> <br /> Set in the Middle East. <br /> <br /> Green wrappers with a die cut title window in the British style. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Robin Hardy and John Davis and author Michael Pereira. 128 leaves with last page of text numbered 124. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with two silver brads. N.p. unknown
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Robin Maugham (screenwriter)
The Speaker's Corner: The Man Who Could Hypnotize Racehorses Original treatment script for an unproduced film
N.p.: N.p. 1955. Treatment script for an unproduced film. <br /> <br /> From the collection of British film director and editor Peter Hunt presumably one of only a handful of copies made.<br /> <br /> The only other copy located is in the Harry Ransom Center film library at the University of Texas and the notes from that collection read: "'The Speaker's Corner' is a screenplay based on three stories by Robin Maugham including 'Broken Cellophane' 'The Prodigal Son' and 'The Man Who Could Hypnotize Racehorses.' Maugham worked with Rodney Ackland on the adaptation." <br /> <br /> Mauve titled wrapper noted as a short story on the front wrapper copy No. 20 with credits for screenwriter Robin Maugham. Title page present with credits for Maugham. 13 leaves with last page of text numbered 12. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good with a string binding. N.p. unknown
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Robin Sanborn (screenwriter)
My Personal Czech Original treatment script for an unproduced television series
N.p.: N.p. 1982. Draft script for an unproduced television series. Laid in is a letter to agent Walter Kohner and five pages relating to another unrelated and unproduced television program. <br /> <br /> After speaking very fondly about the Americans he met while traveling abroad a chef is arrested by the KGB.<br /> <br /> Set in the Czech Republic. <br /> <br /> Green titled wrappers with credit for screenwriter Robin Sanborn. Title page present with credit for screenwriter Robin Sanborn. 39 leaves with last page of text numbered 38. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three silver brads. N.p. unknown
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Robin Spry (director, screenwriter); Arthur Fuller, Douglas Bowie (screenwriter); Tom Alderman (book); Kerrie Keane, Daniel Pilo
Hitting Home Hit and Run Original screenplay for the 1988 television film
Montreal: A.S.A. Productions 1980. Second Draft script for the 1988 television film which originally aired on New Star Entertainment on September 21 here under the working title "Hit and Run." <br /> <br /> Based on Tom Alderman's 1976 novel "Hit and Run" wherein a devastated Canadian woman hires a private detective to track down the driver who killed her teenage son in a hit and run accident. <br /> <br /> Set and shot on location in New York City and Montreal.<br /> <br /> Blue untitled wrappers white comb binding. Title page present dated 1980 noted as SECOND DRAFT with credits for director ROBIN SPRY screenwriter ARTHUR FULLER and novelist TOM ALDERMAN. 128 leaves with last page of text numbered 127. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus. A.S.A. Productions unknown
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Robin Spry director screenwriter; Arthur Fuller Douglas Bowie screenwriter; Tom Alderman book; Kerrie Keane Daniel Pilon Sau
Hitting Home Hit and Run Original screenplay for the 1988 television film
Montreal: A.S.A. Productions 1980. Second Draft script for the 1988 television film which originally aired on New Star Entertainment on September 21 here under the working title "Hit and Run." <br/><br/>Based on Tom Alderman's 1976 novel "Hit and Run" wherein a devastated Canadian woman hires a private detective to track down the driver who killed her teenage son in a hit and run accident. <br/><br/>Set and shot on location in New York City and Montreal.<br/> <br/>Blue untitled wrappers white comb binding. Title page present dated 1980 noted as SECOND DRAFT with credits for director ROBIN SPRY screenwriter ARTHUR FULLER and novelist TOM ALDERMAN. 128 leaves with last page of text numbered 127. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus. A.S.A. Productions unknown books
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Robin Williams (starring); Bobcat Goldthwait (director, screenwriter); Daryl Sabara, Alexie Gilmore, Bruce Hornsby, Krist Novose
World's Greatest Dad Original bound presentation screenplay for the 2009 film signed by Robin Williams
East Hampton NY: Vogel Bindery 2009. Shooting script for the 2009 film. Presentation copy on thick high-quality stock with a tipped-in color photograph of Robin Williams in character SIGNED "All my best / Robin Williams." In a decorative red cloth binding with titles and design in stamped gilt on the front board and spine the front board depicting the mascot from the film's high school "The Fighting Pugs." Page edges gilt yellow endpapers and with a credit for the Vogel bindery in East Hampton NY at the bottom of the last page of narrative text.<br /> <br /> Laid in is a form letter and a self-addressed stamped envelope never used confirming that the book is a donation for charity.<br /> <br /> Bob Goldthwait's masterpiece a brave deep-black comedy-drama that embraces both humanity and satire with no regard whatsoever for who is going to like it. One of the most underrated and ambitious films of the 2000s.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in Seattle. <br /> <br /> Red titled boards noted as Shooting Script on the title page undated with a screenwriter credit for Goldthwait and a WGA number at the bottom left corner. 64 leaves rectos and versos with last page of text numbered 121. Lithographic duplication rectos and versos. Pages in Fine condition faint oxidization to the boards else Fine unread. Vogel Bindery unknown
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Rock Hudson, Cyd Charisse, Arthur Kennedy, Leif Erickson (starring); Joseph Pevney (director); Ernst K Gann (screenwriter, novel
Twilight for the Gods Original photograph from the 1958 film
Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1957. Vintage publicity photograph from the 1958 film showing actors Rock Hudson and Cyd Charisse. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1956 novel by Ernst K. Gann. A ship's captain decides to make an emergency stop in Hawaii to repair a quickly flooding hull against the wishes of a woman passenger wanted for murder in Honolulu. <br /> <br /> From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1 1901 Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935 where he worked well into the 1950s.<br /> <br /> Shot on location in Hawaii. <br /> <br /> 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Universal Pictures unknown
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Rock Hudson George Peppard Guy Stockwell starring; Arthur Hiller director; Leo V. Gordon screenwriter
Tobruk Original screenplay for the 1967 film
Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1965. First Draft script for the 1967 film. <br/><br/>Nominated for an Academy Award. A Canadian POW major is rescued by a special British military unit made up of Germans to help lead an attack on a major Nazi fuel depot in Tobruk Libya. <br/><br/>Lime green titled wrappers noted as First Draft Screenplay and production No. 00737 on the front wrapper dated May 5 1965. Title page present dated May 5 1965 noted as First Draft with credit for screenwriter Gordon. 134 leaves mimeograph duplication with blue revision pages throughout dated 5-10-65. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads. Universal Pictures unknown books
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Rock; Hudson Gina Lollobrigida, Gig Young (starring); Melvin Frank (director, screenwriter); Michael Pertwee (screenwriter); Leo
Strange Bedfellows Original photograph from the 1965 film
N.p.: N.p. 1965. Vintage oversize borderless reference photograph from the 1965 film showing actor Rock Hudson wrapped in a lacy sheet. With the stamp of photographer Leo Fuchs on the verso along with the stamp of Vista Photos and several manuscript pencil and ink annotations regarding layout. <br /> <br /> A well-to-do American businessman and a free-spirited Italian woman meet in London and impulsively marry but soon realize they have little in common and truly dislike each other. <br /> <br /> 11 x 14 inches with a wide right margin. Very Good with light wear to the edges and layout annotations in pencil on the right edge. N.p. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 150349
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Rock; Hudson Gina Lollobrigida Gig Young starring; Melvin Frank director screenwriter; Michael Pertwee screenwriter; Leo Fuchs
Strange Bedfellows Original photograph from the 1965 film
N.p.: N.p. 1965. Vintage oversize borderless reference photograph from the 1965 film showing actor Rock Hudson wrapped in a lacy sheet. With the stamp of photographer Leo Fuchs on the verso along with the stamp of Vista Photos and several holograph pencil and ink annotations regarding layout. <br/><br/>A well-to-do American businessman and a free-spirited Italian woman meet in London and impulsively marry but soon realize they have little in common and truly dislike each other. <br/><br/>11 x 14 inches with a wide right margin. Very Good with light wear to the edges and cropping annotations in pencil on the right edge. N.p. unknown books
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Rod Amateau (screenwriter); Harold Nebenzal (screenwriter)
The Futurist Original screenplay for an unproduced film
N.p.: N.p. Unknown. Draft script for an unproduced film.<br /> <br /> In post-apocalyptic America a former drive-in movie theatre owner tries to keep his land from the predatory bankers who now hold a monopoly on the nation's resources. Screenwriters Rod Amateau and Harold Nebenzal were best known for co-writing "The Wilby Conspiracy" 1975. <br /> <br /> Set in the American West.<br /> <br /> Blue untitled wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriters Rod Amateau and Harold Nebenzal. 117 leaves with last page of text numbered 112. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown
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Rod Steiger, Claire Bloom (starring); Jack Smight (director); Ray Bradbury (stories); Howard B Kreitsek (screenwriter)
The Illustrated Man Original photograph of Rod Steiger getting made up on the set of the 1969 film
N.p.: N.p. 1969. Vintage reference photograph from the 1969 film showing actor Rod Steiger getting fake tattoos drawn on by make-up artists in preparation for shooting. Layout annotations on the verso in manuscript ink. <br /> <br /> Based on Ray Bradbury's 1951 short story collection centered on a wandering ex-carnival member whose body is fully tattooed. His tattoos are allegedly created by a time-traveling woman and each tells a unique story.<br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. About Near Fine.<br /> <br /> Lentz US. N.p. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 170354
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Rod Taylor, Ernest Borgnine, John Mills (starring); Gordon Douglas (director); Richard Jessup (screenwriter, novelist); Luciana
Chuka Original screenplay for the 1967 film
Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1966. Shooting Script for the 1967 Western film. <br /> <br /> Based on the 1961 novel by Richard Jessup who also wrote the screenplay. A US army fort is under siege by Arapaho warriors. Chuka Rod Taylor a wandering gunman shows up to aid the those inside each facing their troubled pasts in this moment of desperation. <br /> <br /> Green wrappers with a die cut title window. Title page present dated September 6 1966 noted as SHOOTING SCRIPT with credits for novelist Richard Jessup and screenwriter Richard Fielder production number 066. 106 leaves with last page of text numbered 103A. mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with two gold brads. Paramount Pictures unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 144563
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ROGER, Philippe
Lettre d'une inconnue de Max Ophuls
1989 Editions Yellow Now - 1989 - In-12, broché, format à l'italienne, couverture illustrée - 142 pages - Nombreuses reproductions photographiques en N&B in et hors texte
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Roger C Nygard (Author and Screenwriter)
Ruggers First Draft For Proposed Film Script Screenplay
<p>Published by Author. Offered is the first and possibly only draft of the film screenplay entitled "Ruggers" by writer producer and director Roger C. Nygard. A draft script dated 5-5-86 the scenes are not numbered the film to my knowledge was never made. The screenplay contains 124 mimeographed loose leaf pages including title page. With blank light blue front and rear covers with covers and pages measuring 8-1/2" by 11" printed on one side three-hole punched bound together with upper and lower brass brads. Covers lightly faded covers show light corner wear; "RUGGERS" written in neat black felt pen to outer left and lower spine edges. . Fine. No Binding. 1st Edition. 1986.</p> Published by Author
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Roger Corman (director); Lou Rusoff (screenwriter); Lloyd Bridges, Joan Taylor (starring)
Apache Woman Original contact sheet for the 1955 film
US: American Releasing Corporation 1955. Vintage contact sheet showing twelve images of actors Lloyd Bridges and Joan Taylor with unidentified crew members on the set of the 1955 Western. With manuscript ink notations on the verso identifying the film. <br /> <br /> Roger Corman's second film as a director about a lawman sent to a small town to investigate reports of Apache attacks but finds things might not be exactly as they seem. <br /> <br /> Contact sheet 8 x 10 inches images 2.5 x 2.5 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing. American Releasing Corporation unknown
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Roger Corman (director); Robert Thom (screenwriter); Shelley Winters, Pat Hingle, Don Stroud, Diane Varsi, Bruce Dern, Robert De
Bloody Mama Collection of nine original photographs from the 1970 film
Los Angeles: American International Pictures AIP 1970. Collection of nine vintage studio still photographs from the 1970 film. One photograph shows director Roger Corman cinematographer John Alonzo and actors Robert De Niro and Shelley Winters on the set.<br /> <br /> Loosely based on the life of Kate "Ma" Barker the head of the Barker-Karpis gang during the Great Depression. An early appearance by actor Robert De Niro who appears as Lloyd the drug-addled youngest brother. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Arkansas in Little Rock Mountain Home and Yellville. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. American International Pictures [AIP] unknown
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Roger Corman (director); Leo Lieberman (screenwriter); Susan Cabot, Brian G Hutton, David J Stewart, Dick Miller (starring)
Carnival Rock Original screenplay for the 1957 film actor Dick Miller's working copy
Hollywood: Howco Productions 1957. Draft script for the 1957 film. Copy belonging to actor Dick Miller with his manuscript pencil annotations throughout. Miller was apparently considered for the role of Stanley as many of Stanley's lines are marked with manuscript pencil and then struck through but was ultimately cast in the role of Ben. <br /> <br /> The gangster owner of a nightclub on a carnival pier is tormented by his love for the club's star who herself is in love with a local businessman with dreams of buying out the club. An early role for Miller who appeared in 14 films directed by legendary independent filmmaker Roger Corman between 1955 and 1961 and would continue to work with Corman throughout his career.<br /> <br /> Red titled wrappers. Title page present undated with credits for screenwriter Leo Lieberman. 72 leaves with last page of text numbered 71. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Howco Productions unknown
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Roger Corman (producer); Hector Olivera (director, story); David Vinas (story); Steven M Krauzer (screenwriter); John Schneider,
Cocaine Wars The Fine White Line Original screenplay for the 1985 film
Buenos Aires: Aries Film International 1985. Final Draft script for the 1985 film here under the working title "The Fine White Line" with manuscript ink and pencil annotations on the rectos and/or versos of 36 pages regarding dialogue and character motivation with three pages with annotated post-its regarding wardrobe attached to the versos. Script preceded by a two page "Character Notes."<br /> <br /> An undercover DEA agent played by John Schneider has infiltrated South America's largest cocaine cartel and is ordered by the organization's kingpin to assassinate a journalist running for president. One of ten films produced by Roger Corman in Argentina during the 1980s.<br /> <br /> Set in Bolivia shot on location in Argentina and Mexico. <br /> <br /> Blue untitled wrappers. Title page present dated 2/16/85 noted as FINAL DRAFT - revised with credits for screenwriter Steven M. Krauzer and story by David Vinas and Hector Olivera. 131 leaves with last page of text numbered 114. Xerographic duplication rectos only with goldenrod revision pages throughout dated 3/12/85. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with three gold brads. Aries Film International unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 160776
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Roger Corman (director); R Wright Campbell (screenwriter, starring); John Lund, Dorothy Malone, Mike Conners (starring)
Five Guns West Original insert poster for the 1955 film
N.p.: American Releasing Corporation 1955. Vintage insert poster for the 1955 film.<br /> <br /> Roger Corman's directorial debut and his third production. During the Civil War five condemned men are offered pardons by the Confederacy if they join the Confederate army and track down a traitorous Confederate spy who is in possession of a stagecoach full of Confederate gold. <br /> <br /> Shot on location in Death Valley and Los Angeles California.<br /> <br /> 14 x 36 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing at the extremities and a 3/4-inch closed tear to the lower vertical fold. American Releasing Corporation unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 160822
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Roger Corman (director); Joseph Hilton Smyth (novel); Steve Fisher (screenwriter); Robert Strauss, Steve Cochran, Celia Lovsky,
I Mobster I Mobster Original three sheet poster for the 1958 film
Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1958. Original three-sheet poster for the 1958 US film. Based on the 1951 novel by Joseph Hilton Smyth. <br /> <br /> Mobster Joe Sante played by Steve Cochran finds himself in front of a US Senate subcommittee on racketeering and recalls his rise to power via a series of flashbacks. One of Cochran's better roles in which he navigates the nuanced character's strict moral compass as well as his ruthless gangster tendencies. A notable film also for its inclusion of Lili St. Cyr's famed "bubble bath" burlesque act. <br /> <br /> 41 x 80 inches folded in two sections as issued. Very Good plus with a handful of closed tears at the folds. A bright attractive copy. <br /> <br /> Royal Books can arrange for archival linen backing of posters. Please inquire. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 138250
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Roger Corman (director, screenwriter, producer); Brian Aldiss (novel); FX Feeney (screenwriter); John Hurt, Raul Julia, Bridget
Roger Corman's Frankenstein Unbound Original photograph from the 1990 film
N.p.: N.p. 1990. Vintage reference photograph from the 1990 film showing director Roger Corman directing John Hurt on the set. Annotations in manuscript ink on the verso. <br /> <br /> From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler.<br /> <br /> Based on the 1973 novel by Brian Aldiss. Low-budget horror king Roger Corman's final directorial effort and his first film after a hiatus of nearly 20 years about a scientist from future Los Angeles who accidentally travels back to 1817 Switzerland where he meets both Mary Shelley and confusingly her fictional creation Victor Frankenstein. INXS frontman Michael Hutchence makes a humorous appearance as Shelley's husband Percy as well. <br /> <br /> Set in Los Angeles and Switzerland shot on location in Italy. <br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 157300
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Roger Corman (director); Ed Waters (screenwriter); Susan Cabot, Dick Miller, June Kenney, Barboura Morris (starring)
Sorority Girl Original screenplay for the 1957 film actor Dick Miller's working copy
Hollywood: Roger Corman Productions 1957. Draft script for the 1957 film. Copy belonging to actor Dick Miller who had a sizable role in the film with his name to the title page and his manuscript pencil and ink annotations throughout. <br /> <br /> The finished film runs a little over an hour so the script at 127 pages was cut down substantially in the filming and editing process leaving a remarkable amount of content for study.<br /> <br /> An alienated wealthy coed at an all-girls boarding school inflicts increasing cruelties on the other students until her manipulation goes too far. An early role for Miller who appeared in 14 films directed by legendary independent filmmaker Roger Corman between 1955 and 1961 and would continue to work with Corman throughout his career.<br /> <br /> Brown titled wrappers. Title page present undated with credits for screenwriter Ed Waters. 128 leaves with last page of text numbered 127. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages and wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three silver brads. Roger Corman Productions unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 154176
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