1974réf. WRCLIT54943Burbank: Screen Gems Inc. 1974. 1463 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only. Bradbound in printed studio wrappers. A few minor smudges to wrappers otherwise fine. Denoted a "Pilot Script" draft unspecified for a potential but unproduced television series following upon the success of the 1970 film romp starring Barbara Streisand and George Segal under the direction of Herbert Ross. The film was an adaptation from William Manhoff's play and Henry received final screen credit for that adaptation as well. The final three leaves print five paragraph- long story outlines most likely for subsequent episodes. Screen Gems, Inc. unknown books

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Agee James sourcework: Reisman Philip Jr. screenwriterABAA

Original Studio Publicity Campaign Press Book for: ALL THE WAY HOME

1963réf. WRCLIT36605Los Angeles: Paramount 1963. 10pp. Folio. Pictorial self-wrappers. Heavily illustrated. About fine. Original campaign press book for the film based on Philip Reisman Jr.'s screenplay adaptation of two Pulitzer-winning literary properties Agee's 1957 novel A DEATH IN THE FAMILY and Mosel's 1960 adaptation of the novel to the stage. Directed by Alex Segal the David Susskind production starred Jean Simmons Robert Preston John Henry Faulk et al. Paramount unknown books

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Blicher Steen Steensen source work: Jerome Stuart: screenwriterABAA

WHAT HAPPENED AT THREE OAKS" FORMERLY "ICE" . FROM A STORY BY STEEN STEENSEN BLICHER

1954réf. WRCLIT40377Hollywood: ZIV Television Programs Inc. 1954. 150 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only bradbound in mimeographed wrappers. Faint dampstaining to upper wrapper ink corrections to front cover and two pages about a dozen leaves with corner creases otherwise a good or better copy. A "Revised Final Script" of this adaptation prepared as #52B of the MY FAVORITE STORY series. ZIV Television Programs, Inc. unknown books

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Balzac Honore de source work: Libott Robert Yale: screenwriterABAA

COLONEL CHABERT". FROM A STORY BY HONORE DE BALZAC

1953réf. WRCLIT40372Hollywood: ZIV Television Programs Inc. 1953. 552 leaves with many revises on colored papers. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only bradbound in mimeographed wrappers. Very extensively annotated in pencil and colored pencils see below light soiling and wear wrappers else very good. A "Final Master Script" though evidencing a blizzard of revisions of Robert Yale Libott's adaptation of Honore de Balzac's story prepared as #21B of the MY FAVORITE STORY series. Evidently the former property of one of the show's script supervisors bearing very very extensive annotations relating to camera angles revisions in dialogue and stage directions etc. The versos of the majority of the leaves bear annotations pertaining to camera p.o.v. and similar data keyed to the facing recto. Uncommon thus. ZIV Television Programs, Inc. unknown books

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Baker Elliott screenwriterABAA

LUV" . BASED ON THE PLAY BY MURRAY SCHISGAL

1965réf. WRCLIT33768Np: Columbia Pictures 1965. Three volumes. Quarto. Bradbound in production company or studio wrappers. Three drafts of the novelist's adaptation to the screen of Schisgal's play released in 1967 starring Jack Lemmon and Peter Falk directed by Cliv Donner as follow: a Second draft. 1134 leaves reproduced on rectos only in early photocopying process. In plain wrappers bearing only the stylized title design. Dated 24 January 1966; b First "estimating" draft. 1134 leaves mimeographed typescript. In Columbia Pictures wrappers. Dated 27 May 1966; and c Final draft. 1130 leaves plus many lettered inserts. Mimeographed typescript. In Columbia Pictures wrappers. Dated 4 August 1966 but with many inserted colored revises variously dated as late as 13 October. All very good or better and through the succession of three drafts a valuable opportunity to observe the revision process. Columbia Pictures unknown books

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Crowe Cameron screenwriterABAA

ALMOST FAMOUS

2000réf. WRCLIT40393Los Angeles: Columbia Pictures/DreamWorks Pictures 2000. 110 leaves. Quarto. Photomechanically reproduced typescript bradbound in studio wrappers. Fine. A studio-generated copy of the final version of Cameron Crowe's screenplay given out to members of the Academy for consideration for the award for Best Original Screenplay which it won. Columbia Pictures/DreamWorks Pictures unknown books

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Davis Richard Harding source work: Bert Frank: screenwriterABAA

GALLEGHER". FROM A STORY BY RICHARD HARDING DAVIS

1953réf. WRCLIT40357Hollywood: ZIV Television Programs Inc. 1953. 45 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only bradbound in mimeographed wrappers. Extensively annotated throughout in pencil and colored pencils see below wraps lightly soiled and used but near very good. A "Final Master Script" of Frank Bert's adaptation of Davis's story prepared as #33B of the FAVORITE STORY TV series. This script belonged to script supervisor Larry Lund and was used in the production; it is heavily annotated throughout with camera angles revisions in dialogue and stage directions etc. The versos of the majority of the leaves bear annotations pertaining to camera p.o.v. and similar data keyed to the facing recto. ZIV Television Programs, Inc. paperback books

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Dickens Charles source work: Gay John screenwriterABAA

A TALE OF TWO CITIES BASED UPON THE CHARLES DICKENS CLASSIC A TELEVISION PLAY.

1980réf. WRCLIT38015Np: Marble Arch Productions / Norman Rosemont Productions 1980. 2121 leaves plus lettered revises. Quarto. Photomechanically reproduced typescript printed on rectos only with revises on pink paper. Bradbound in studio wrappers. Title lettered on spine very good. A final draft of the script for this television adaptation with revises dated as late as mid-July. The production was directed by Jim Goddard and starred Peter Cushing and Nigel Hawthorne. Marble Arch Productions / Norman Rosemont Productions unknown books

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Englund Ken screenwriterABAA

SEND ANOTHER COFFIN

1939réf. WRCLIT38809Hollywood: Walter Wanger Productions 1939. 145 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only bradbound in printed wrappers. Small sliver out of fore- edge of upper wrapper else very good. An unspecified draft of Ken Englund's script based on John Lay and Robert Tallman's adaptation of F.G. Presnell's murder mystery. The film was released in 1940 as SLIGHTLY HONORABLE directed by Tay Garnett with Pat O'Brien Broderick Crawford Eve Arden et al. Walter Wanger Productions unknown books

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Flicker Theodore J. screenwriter & directorABAA

HI IN THE CELLAR

1970réf. WRCLIT38902Hollywood: American International Productions 1970. 11351 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only bradbound in studio wrappers. Pencil correction on front cover to reflect title change see below wrappers a bit soiled and moderately nicked and creased at the overlap edges but a good copy internally very nice. Very sharp funny script from the multi- talented actor/writer/director Flicker released three years after his wildly absurd THE PRESIDENT'S ANALYST and coincident with his writing for the television series NIGHT GALLERY. This is a denoted a "final draft" of the script for the film that ultimately was released as UP IN THE CELLAR written and directed by Flicker from Angus Hall's book THE LATE BOY WONDER. The film starred Wes Stern Joan Collins Larry Hagman Judy Pace David Arkin et al. American International Productions unknown books

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Flender Harold screenwriterABAA

8TH AVENUE SCREENPLAY BY.

1960réf. WRCLIT41864New York: Film Projects Inc./ Ric Eyrich 1960. 196 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only. Bolt-bound in gilt-stamped stiff- card steno binder with small production logo label at lower corner of upper wrapper. Wrappers somewhat creased and used at overlap edges internally very good or better. Denoted a "Revised" draft. An original and evidently unproduced screenplay about life among working stiffs street-people and hustlers in New York. Flender wrote the 1957 novel PARIS BLUES that served as the basis for the superb 1961 Martin Ritt film starring Paul Newman Joanne Woodward and Sidney Poitier and it's possible this script dates from the period following the success of that film. In later years Flender turned to works on the Holocaust and life in Israel beginning with RESCUE IN DENMARK 1963 and a book chronicling the late '60s drug culture. Film Projects Inc./ Ric Eyrich unknown books

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Friedrich Freiherr von der Trenck source work: Green Howard J. screenwriterABAA

INSIDE OUT". BASED ON THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF FRIEDRICH FREIHERR VON DER TRENCK

1954réf. WRCLIT40361Hollywood: ZIV Television Programs Inc. 1954. 446 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only bradbound in mimeographed wrappers. With extensive annotations throughout in pencil see below else very good. A "Final Master Script" of this adaptation prepared as #68B of the MY FAVORITE STORY series. This script belonged to Larry Lund the script supervisor and was used in the production. It is extensively annotated throughout with camera angles revisions in dialogue and stage directions etc. The versos of many leaves bear annotations pertaining to camera p.o.v. and similar data keyed to the facing recto. In addition there are two original typed pages laid in also with pencil annotations which feature a new ending to the story. ZIV Television Programs, Inc. unknown books

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Jerome Stuart screenwriterABAA

THE HITCHHIKER". FROM AN ANONYMOUS STORY

1954réf. WRCLIT40362Hollywood: ZIV Television Programs Inc. 1954. 148 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only bradbound in mimeographed wrappers. With extensive annotations throughout and on wrappers in pencil and colored pencil see below else very good. A "Final Master Script" of Jerome's teleplay of an anonymously published story prepared as #78B of the MY FAVORITE STORY series. The copy belonged to script supervisor Larry Lund. It is heavily annotated throughout with camera angles revisions in dialogue and stage directions etc. The versos of the majority of the leaves bear annotations pertaining to camera p.o.v. and similar data keyed to the facing recto. ZIV Television Programs, Inc. unknown books

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Highsmith Patricia source work: Minghella Anthony screenwriterABAA

THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY . SCREENPLAY BY . BASED ON THE NOVEL BY PATRICIA HIGHSMITH

1999réf. WRCLIT39005Los Angeles: Paramount/Miramax 1999. 92 leaves. Quarto. Photomechanically reproduced typescript on rectos only bradbound in glossy printed studio wrappers. Near fine. A studio-generated copy of the final version of Anthony Minghella's screenplay adapted from the Highsmith novel given out to members of the Academy for consideration for the award for screenplay adaptation from another medium. Directed by Minghella starring Matt Damon Gwyneth Paltrow Jude Law Cate Blanchett RIPLEY was well received by many critics but failed to garner any Oscars. Paramount/Miramax unknown books

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Jerome Stuart: screenwriterABAA

THE HITCHHIKER". FROM AN ANONYMOUS STORY

1954réf. WRCLIT40374Hollywood: ZIV Television Programs Inc. 1954. 148 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only bradbound in mimeographed wrappers. Occasional pencil annotations throughout soft crease to left edge from reading else very good. A "Final Master Script" of Jerome Green's teleplay prepared as #78B of the MY FAVORITE STORY series. With occasional pencil annotations relating to dialogue and camera angles. ZIV Television Programs, Inc. unknown books

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King Stephen source work: Darabont Frank screenwriterABAA

THE GREEN MILE

1999réf. WRCLIT47724Np: Castle Rock / Time Warner 1999. 1126 leaves. Quarto. Photomechanically reproduced typescript bradbound in studio wrappers. A few stray marks to wrappers else a nice copy. "Final shooting draft" of Darabont's adaptation of King's novel in this format most likely circulated by the studio for promotion or award consideration. Darabont also directed the film which starred Tom Hanks Michael Clarke Duncan et al. Castle Rock / Time Warner unknown books

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Lederer Charles screenwriterABAA

BACHELOR IN PARADISE

1960réf. WRCLIT38904Hollywood: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 1960. 153 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only bradbound in studio wrappers. Residue of spine label a very good copy. A "temporary complete" draft for this apparently unproduced screenplay with leaves dated variously over the time-span noted above. This is not the film with Bob Hope as the writer of "bachelor's books" who goes to ground in suburbia. This story concerns a con man who awakens from amnesia after thirteen years. Lederer was a busy man in the early 60s and 1960 alone saw the release of OCEAN'S ELEVEN and CAN-CAN. Inserted at the front are three copies of a salary estimating sheet for the characters in the film proof of some sort that the film was perhaps in the process of budgeting when the plug was pulled. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer unknown books

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Libott Robert Yale screenwriterABAA

THE LOST DUCHESS". BASED ON AN ANONYMOUS STORY

1953réf. WRCLIT40364Hollywood: ZIV Television Programs Inc. 1953. 150 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only bradbound in mimeographed wrappers. Ink name on upper cover. Heavily annotated throughout in pencil and colored pencils see below with dozens of colored revises inserted. Light soiling and use to wraps else very good. A "Final Master Script" of this story by Robert Yale Libott prepared as #31B of the MY FAVORITE STORY series. This script was utilized in the production and is extensively annotated throughout with camera angles revisions in dialogue and stage directions etc. The versos of the majority of leaves bear annotations pertaining to camera p.o.v. and similar data keyed to the facing recto. ZIV Television Programs, Inc. paperback books

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Levitt Gene screenwriterABAA

MR. HOMICIDE.

1954réf. WRCLIT40366Hollywood: ZIV Television Programs Inc. 1954. 2 47 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only bradbound in mimeographed wrappers. With extensive annotations throughout in pencil see below pencil notation on upper wrapper light use to wraps else a very good copy. A "Final Revised Script" of Gene Levitt's original teleplay prepared as #58B of the MY FAVORITE STORY series. This script was utilized by script supervisor Larry Lund in the production and is very extensively annotated throughout with camera angles revisions in dialogue and stage directions etc. The versos of the majority of the leaves bear annotations pertaining to camera p.o.v. and similar date keyed to the facing recto. This is an unusually hardboiled script for this series featuring a "cock o' the walk reporter" who murders his girlfriend a "man trap" who won't marry him and the resultant escapades when he is called on by the "sour city editor" to follow the story. ZIV Television Programs, Inc. paperback books

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Milligan Spike source work: Byrne Johnny screenwriterABAA

ADOLF HITLER - MY PART IN HIS DOWNFALL" RELEASE SCRIPT

1973réf. WRCLIT38739Np but UK: United Artists 1973. 1105 leaves. Narrow quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only clasp-bound at top in plain wrappers paper label. Wrappers lightly used at extended overlap edges but a very good or better copy. Spike Milligan played his own father in this 1972 film version of his novel a fictional account of his war-time experiences. Directed by Norman Cohen starring Jim Dale as the young Spike with Arthur Lowe Billy Maynard and Pat Coombs. United Artists unknown books

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Rose Reginald screenwriterABAA

DEAR FRIENDS.

1967réf. WRCLIT38861New York: CBS Playhouse 1967. 3158 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only. Bradbound in flexible studio wrappers. Light use at overlap edges of wrappers a few pencil annotations else very nice. The third revised draft of this original script by Rose for the CBS Playhouse series. Rose's contribution to original television drama and film has been considerable including the story and script for 12 ANGRY MEN. A collection of his television plays was published in 1956 but we find no record of the publication of this later work. CBS Playhouse unknown books

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Playdon Paul screenwriterABAA

WAR OF THE WORLDS

1973réf. WRCLIT47713Np: Paramount Television 1973. 4114 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only. Bradbound in printed studio wrappers with die-cut window. Light use at edges very good or better. "First draft" of this evidently unproduced original teleplay set in the year 2039 and dealing with a conflict between the Earth Federation and the invading Endorians. Playdon has a considerable body of produced television work to his credit but we find no record of the evolution of this project beyond the script stage. Paramount Television unknown books

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Spielberg Stephen source work and Claudia Fraser screenwriterABAA

ACE ELI AND RODGER OF THE SKIES.

1971réf. WRCLIT40398Los Angeles 1971. 1129 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only bradbound in stiff paper wrappers. With many highlights deletions and ink notes in an unknown hand. Very good. A "final shooting script" of Claudia Fraser's screenplay adapted from Stephen Spielberg's original story about barnstormers. The film directed by John Erman was released in 1973 and featured Cliff Robertson Eric Shea Bernadette Peters and Ariana Chase. unknown books

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Tennyson Alfred source work: Green Howard J. screenwriterABAA

HOMECOMING". FROM A STORY BY ALFRED LORD TENNYSON

1954réf. WRCLIT40359Hollywood: ZIV Television Programs Inc. 1954. 148 leaves. Quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only bradbound in mimeographed wrappers. With extensive annotations throughout in ink pencil and colored pencils see below light wear to wrappers else very good. A "Final Master Script" of Howard J. Green's adaptation of the Tennyson's work updated to World War II prepared as #73B of the MY FAVORITE STORY series. This copy belonged to script supervisor Larry Lund and was used in the production. It includes revises on colored paper and is very extensively annotated throughout with camera angles revisions in dialogue and stage directions etc. The versos of the majority of the leaves bear annotations pertaining to camera p.o.v. and similar data keyed to the facing rectos. Uncommon. ZIV Television Programs, Inc. unknown books

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Trustman Alan R. screenwriterABAA

COMBINED CONTINUITY ON sic "THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR."

1968réf. WRCLIT38797Np: Mirisch Corporation 1968. 197 leaves. Narrow quarto. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only claspbound at top. Clasp rusty else very good. A combined continuity script of the first adaptation to film of E.L. Heyman's novel directed by Norman Jewison starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. Mirisch Corporation unknown books

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