1988rif. 163529Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1988. First Draft script for the pilot episode of an unproduced television series. Playfully INSCRIBED by screenwriter Savage Steve Holland on the front wrapper: "Diane / Thank you for posing naked for the Sabras logo / love always / Savage Steve." A comedy about three female Israeli secret agents who return to America. Holland is best known for the comedy films "Better Off Dead" 1985 and "One Crazy Summer" 1986. Pink titled Twentieth Century-Fox wrappers dated February 1 1988 on the front wrapper noted as First Draft. Title page present dated February 1 1988 noted as First Draft with credit for Holland. 82 leaves with last page of text numbered 79. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus with light foxing on the page and wrapper edges. Bound with two gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
2005rif. 163573Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox / Lucasfilm 2005. Vintage press kit for the 2005 film. Full-color illustrated pocketed folder containing two gatherings of promotional reading material a "digital press kit" on a compact disc and a fold-out color map. The sixth film in the wildly successful "Star Wars" series and the third installment in the prequel trilogy. Folder disc and promotional material Near Fine. Twentieth Century-Fox / Lucasfilm unknown books
rif. 166556N.p.: N.p. 1982. Draft script for the 1983 British comedy film. Noted as copy No. 58 in manuscript ink on the title page. Bound in with the script are ten pages of Xerographically duplicated storyboards for the short film-within-the-film "The Crimson Permanent Assurance." The final Monty Python film to star actor and writer Graham Chapman before his death in 1989 and a return to the sketch comedy format which characterized the group's earlier television series. Shot on location in Queensway Strathblane and Lancashire England. Red untitled Script Specialists wrappers with a die-cut title window in the British style. Title page present dated March 1982. 115 leaves with last page of text numbered 115. Mimeograph duplication on eye-rest green stock rectos only with five pink revision pages laid in at the rear of the script dated 26/5/82. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus with light foxing throughout bound internally with two silver brads. N.p. unknown books
2013rif. 163956Los Angeles: Shine America / Bluebush Productions 2013. Production Draft script for Season 1 Episode 9 of the 2013-2014 television series. From the archive of crew member Chris Scher Loosely based on the 2011-2018 Danish-Swedish crime series "Bron/Broen." Two detectives-one Mexican and one American-must work together to capture a serial killer operating along the Texas-Chihuahua border. In this episode Marco races to save his family after discovering surveillance photographs at a suspect's apartment. Originally aired on September 4 2013 on FX. 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. Self wrappers. Title page present dated June 19 2013 with credit for screenwriter Elwood Reid. 52 leaves with last page of text numbered 48. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Shine America / Bluebush Productions unknown books
1961rif. 166734N.p.: N.p. 1961. First Draft script for the 1962 film. Based on Louis O. Coxe and Robert H. Chapman's 1949 play which was based in turn on Herman Melville's 1924 novella. A seaman's innocence and optimism win him the affection of the entire crew except the abusive master-at-arms who eventually wrongly accuses the seaman of conspiracy to mutiny. The feature film debut of Terence Stamp who was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his performance. Yellow wrappers with a die-cut title window in the British style. Title page present dated March 21 1961 noted as FIRST DRAFT with credit for screenwriter Peter Ustinov. 127 leaves with last page of text numbered 123. Mimeograph duplication rectos only with pink and blue revision pages throughout dated variously between May 5 and August 22 1961. Title page lightly toned else pages Near Fine wrapper about Near Fine bound internally with three silver brads. N.p. unknown books
1984rif. 166590N.p.: N.p. 1984. Revised Draft script for the 1986 film. Copy belonging to an unidentified crew member with their annotations in manuscript ink on the verso of the final page relating to set construction. A famous photographer takes a two-week trip to her hometown on the Maryland coast where she reconnects with her high school sweetheart who is now married and running his family's local newspaper. Set in Ocean City Maryland and Venice Italy shot on location in Baltimore and Ocean City Maryland and at Rehoboth Beach Delaware. White generic Rastar wrappers. Title page present dated July 27 1984 noted as REVISED with credit for screenwriter Naomi Foner. 125 leaves with last page of text numbered 122. Xerographic duplication rectos only with pink revision pages throughout dated July 31 1984. Pages Near Fine wrapper about Near Fine bound internally with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1957rif. 166733N.p.: N.p. 1957. Final script for the 1962 film. Early draft preceding the film's release by five years credited to screenwriter Robert Rossen. Rossen was ultimately uncredited in the film but was involved in this early stage of the script's development. Based on Louis O. Coxe and Robert H. Chapman's 1949 play which was based in turn on Herman Melville's 1924 novella. A seaman's innocence and natural beauty wins him the affection of the entire crew except the abusive master-at-arms who eventually wrongly accuses the seaman of conspiracy to mutiny. The feature film debut of Terence Stamp who was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his performance. Yellow titled wrappers noted as FINAL SCREENPLAY and dated October 15 1957 with credit for screenwriter Robert Rossen. 122 leaves with last page of text numbered 122. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1996rif. 163604Los Angeles: Neo Motion Pictures 1996. Draft script for the 1997 film seen here under the working titles "Road to Ruin" and "Driven." Working copy belonging to actor Sean Moran with his annotations in manuscript pencil on the title page front wrapper and nine pages of the script and two call sheets laid in. A then-new blend of martial arts and traditional fist-and-guns action that has become a cult classic. A Hong Kong man with an experimental implant which gives him super-strength and speed must flee from Chinese mercenaries who have been employed to steal the device. Shot on location in Santa Clarita Los Angeles and Lancaster California. Gray generic Neo Motion Pictures wrappers. Title page present dated 1.2.96 noted as Draft with credits for screenwriter Scott Phillips and storywriter Anthony Trifiletti. 104 leaves with last page of text numbered 101. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good bound with two gold brads. Neo Motion Pictures unknown books
1971rif. 163605Los Angeles: Joseph Shaftel Films 1971. Revised Final script for the 1972 film. Copy belonging to actor Norman Alden with his name and character's name in manuscript ink on the front wrapper and his annotations indicating dialogue throughout the script. Xerographic duplication call sheet additional script pages and undated pink revision pages laid in at the rear of the script. Based on the 1970 novel "The Operator" co-written by screenwriters Rod Amateau and Budd Robinson. A greedy corrupt hospital administrator is eventually jailed for his fraudulent activities but plans his revenge on the hospital. Blue titled wrappers. Title page present dated June 1971 noted as Revised Final with credits for screenwriter and novelist Rod Amateau and novelist Budd Robinson. 128 leaves with last page of text numbered 123. Xerographic duplication rectos only with undated yellow and blue revision pages throughout. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus with light soil and toning on the rear wrapper bound with two gold brads. Joseph Shaftel Films unknown books
2002rif. 163588Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox / Lucasfilm 2002. Vintage press kit for the 2002 film. Full-color illustrated pocketed folder containing one gathering of promotional reading material and a "digital press kit" on a compact disc. The fifth film in the "Star Wars" series and the second in the "Skywalker Saga." Folder disc and promotional material Near Fine. Twentieth Century-Fox / Lucasfilm unknown books
1980rif. 166551New York: Joseph E. Levine Productions 1980. Draft script for an unproduced film circa 1980. Not to be confused with the 1978 television movie starring Sissy Spacek and William Hurt. Blue titled Studio Duplicating Service wrappers with credit for screenwriter David Shaber. Title page present undated with credits for Shaber and story writer Paul Gallico. 116 leaves with last page of text numbered 115. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages about Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold screw brads. Joseph E. Levine Productions unknown books
1984rif. 166465N.p.: Gruskoff Film Organization 1984. Draft script for an unproduced film. With annotations in manuscript ink and pencil on the front wrapper noting telephone numbers and the names of several production companies. A dramatic comedy about a young girl who dreams of becoming a pilot. Screenwriter Diane Frolov is best known for her work for television penning numerous episodes of "The Sopranos" 2006-2007 "Boardwalk Empire" 2011-2012 "Bosch" 2015-2016 and "Chicago Med" 2015-2024. Blue untitled wrappers. Title page present dated April 27 1984 with credits for Frolov and story writer William Schreiner. 111 leaves with last page of text numbered 110. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads. Gruskoff Film Organization unknown books
1954rif. 152836Los Angeles: ZIV Television Programs 1954. Final Master script for the 1954 television episode. Copy belonging to script supervisor Helen McCaffrey with her manuscript pencil annotations on virtually every page and many versos and her name in manuscript ink annotation on the top right corner of the front wrapper. A dramatization of the December 1862 Battle of Fredericksburg based on a short story by Stephen Crane. Brown titled wrappers noted as FINAL MASTER SCRIPT on the front wrapper dated April 12 1954 with credits for screenwriter Ellis Marcus and story credits to Stephen Crane. Title page integral with the front wrapper. 48 leaves with last page of text numbered 47. Mimeograph duplication rectos only with blue revision pages throughout dated 4-14-54. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. ZIV Television Programs unknown books
rif. 163658Buckinghamshire: Sparkline Limited 1988. Second Draft UK script for the 1990 British film. Adapted for the screen by Clive Barker from his 1988 novella "Cabal." A mental patient who is wanted for serial murders is initiated among a group of monsters only he can see. Shot on location in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire England Alberta and Columbia Canada and Los Angeles USA. Tall black untitled wrappers with a die-cut title window in the British style. Title page present dated December 1988 noted as SECOND DRAFT with credits for director screenwriter and novelist Clive Barker. 125 leaves with last page of text numbered 124. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with two silver brads. McPadden Heavy Metal Movies. Weldon 1996. Sparkline Limited unknown books
1996rif. 163673N.p.: Redeemable Features 1996. Final Shooting script for the 1997 film. With a note in manuscript ink affixed to the title page with tape with contact information for unknown crew members. Also with substantive manuscript ink annotations throughout. A gay man and a stereotypical heterosexual Italian American man move in together after a misunderstanding in a vacancy ad. Set in New York City shot on location in Manhattan and The Bronx. Clear mylar front wrapper red rear wrapper supplied but as used during film development. Title page present dated 3/96 noted as Final Shooting Script with credits for director and screenwriter Anthony Vitale. 110 leaves with last page of text numbered 108. Xerographic duplication rectos only with blue undated revision pages throughout. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three silver brads. Redeemable Features unknown books
1979rif. 163662Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1979. Fourth Draft script for the 1981 film seen here under the working title "Janitor." SIGNED by screenwriter Steve Tesich on the title page. Laid in with the script is a studio still photograph of Tesich and director Peter Yates on the set. A janitor becomes the lead suspect in a murder investigation in the building where he works leading a beautiful local television reporter to cover the story. The second film collaboration between Yates and Tesich following "Breaking Away" two years prior. Set and shot on location in New York. Blue untitled Twentieth Century-Fox wrappers. Title page present dated October 31 1979 noted as Fourth Draft with credit for Tesich. 118 leaves with last page of text numbered 112. Xerographic duplication rectos only with white revision pages throughout dated variously between 12/10/79 and 3/13/80. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Grant US. Spicer US Neo-Noir. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1989rif. 163641N.p.: N.p. 1989. Final Draft script for the 1990 film. Copy belonging to camera operator Tom Priestley Jr. with his name in manuscript ink on the title page. Crew list and schedule bound in at the rear of the script. A novice district attorney uncovers a decorated police officer's ties to the world of organized crime after the officer kills a smalltime Puerto Rican criminal in purported self defense. Set and shot on location in New York. Self wrappers. Title page present dated May 31 1989 noted as Final Draft with credits for screenwriter Sidney Lumet and novelist Edwin Torres. 118 leaves with last page of text numbered 116. Xerographic duplication rectos only with pink revision pages throughout dated 8/29/89. Pages Near Fine bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1961rif. 162353Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1961. Vintage borderless reference photograph of actress Carroll Baker talking with director Jack Garfein on the set of the 1961 film with a rubber stamp crediting photographer Fredric Franklin on the verso. Based on Alex Karmel's 1958 novel "Mary Ann." A traumatized college student is held captive by a mechanic after he witnesses her attempting to commit suicide on the Manhattan Bridge. Set and shot on location in New York. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus. Grant US. United Artists unknown books
1961rif. 163534Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1961. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1961 film. Based on the 1958 novel by Max Catto. A precursor to the popular disaster films of the 1970s about a volcanic eruption on a small island in French Polynesia Set on the fictional island of Talua shot on location in Maui Hawaii and in Fallbrook California. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good with old cello tape at the corners. Columbia Pictures unknown books
1956rif. 163738N.p.: N.p. 1956. Vintage reference photograph from the 1956 Italian film showing actress Sophia Loren raising her skirt to examine her tights. French provenance stamp on the verso. A young woman decides to take a photographer to court after he takes her photograph without telling her and it turns up on the cover of a magazine. Shot on location in Rome. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with pinholes at the corners. N.p. unknown books
1987rif. 163715N.p.: N.p. 1987. Two vintage borderless reference photographs from the 1987 Polish film one showing actors Bogus awa Pawelec and Tadeusz omnicki the other showing actors Monika Gozdzik and Bogus aw Linda. Dutch distributor labels and annotations in manuscript pencil on the versos. A predecessor to "Sliding Doors" 1998 and "Run Lola Run" 1998 about a young man presented with three choices which lead his life in three separate political directions. Although completed in 1981 the film's release was suppressed in Poland for several years and finally released in 1987 albeit in a censored format. Shot on location in ódzkie and Warsaw Poland. 9.5 x 7 inches. One Near Fine one Very Good plus. Criterion Collection 772. N.p. unknown books
1967rif. 163710N.p.: N.p. 1967. Vintage reference photograph from the set of the 1967 French film showing director Eric Rohmer and cinematographer Néstor Almendros Cuyás. Dutch distributor stamp on the verso and blindstamp on the top right corner of the recto. A love triangle develops between two best friends and the beautiful sexually open young woman who interrupts their vacation on the Riviera. The third film in Rohmer's "Six Moral Tales" series made quickly and with very little budget due to delays in starting production of what was to be the next film in the series "My Night at Maud's" 1969. A rare image. Shot on location in Cote d'Azur and Saint-Tropez France. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with multiple pinholes at the corners and top and bottom center edges repaired with paper tape on the verso. N.p. unknown books
1987rif. 163719Burbank CA: Touchstone Pictures 1987. Vintage reference photograph from the 1987 film showing director Barry Levinson talking with actor Robin Williams on the set. A wildly successful war comedy loosely based on the experiences of real-life serviceman Adrian Cronauer about an irreverent Armed Forces Radio Service disc jockey in Saigon. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for Williams. Shot on location in Bangkok and Phuket Thailand. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Touchstone Pictures unknown books
1972rif. 163717N.p.: N.p. 1972. Three vintage borderless reference photographs from the 1972 film candid images of actors Charles Grodin and Cybill Shepherd. Loosely based on Theodore Dreiser's 1925 novel "An American Tragedy" and on Bruce Jay Friedman's 1966 short story "A Change of Plan." A self-absorbed sporting goods salesman tires of his new bride on their honeymoon in Miami Beach instead deciding to throw himself at a perilously beautiful college student on vacation with her parents. Groundbreaking director Elaine May's second feature film following "A New Leaf" in 1971 and a classic of twentieth century comedy. Set in New York City and Florida shot on location in Minneapolis and Miami. 7 x 9.5 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1970rif. 163716London: Commonwealth United Entertainment 1970. Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1969 Italian film one showing Maria Rohm having her ankle caressed by Dennis Price the other showing Rohm standing alone. Not to be confused with the Massimo Dallamano film from the same year. A jazz trumpeter discovers a beautiful corpse washed up on a beach. Hours later a woman who looks exactly like the corpse arrives at the door of his apartment. The original Italian release was heavily edited by distributors at American International and due to censors in Italy seizing the original prints the American cut is most often seen today. Set in Istanbul. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Commonwealth United Entertainment unknown books
