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réf. 165393London: HandMade Films 1982. Archive of material from the 1982 British film including two screenplays and multiple production documents as well as a manuscript costume design book with fabric samples and notes regarding costuming. Archive belonging to assistant costume designer Jane Hamilton with her name in manuscript ink on the title page of one script. Archive includes several production documents including a list of revisions to the script call sheets a directory and location contact sheet a map a shooting schedule and production memos. After a decade of missionary work in Africa an Anglican priest returns to London and attempts to adjust to his new assignment: ministering to the city's prostitutes. Set in turn-of-the-century London and shot on location in London Hampshire and Surrey England. Script dated 2nd February 1982: Script housed in a three-ring binder. Purple untitled wrappers with die-cut title window in the British style. Title page present dated 2nd February 1982 with credit for screenwriter Michael Palin. 133 leaves with last page of text numbered 132. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine. Script dated 22nd February 1982: Script housed in a titled three-ring binder. Title page present dated 22nd February 1982 with credit for Palin. 123 leaves with last page of text numbered 122. Mimeograph duplication rectos only with white revision pages throughout dated variously between March 8 and 9 1982. Pages Near Fine. Costume design book and production documents generally Very Good plus to Near Fine. Costume design book has several fabric samples detached from leaves having been originally attached with cello tape. HandMade Films unknown books
1977réf. 156639Amsterdam: Cupido Films 1977. Three vintage borderless reference photographs from the 1977 adult film. Stamp of Cupido Films on the versos. An adult retelling of the classic fairy tale about a woman who seeks the aid of her gay best friend in gaining sexual prowess in order to win over her Prince Charming. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with pinholes at the corners. Cupido Films unknown books
1953réf. 171982N.p.: N.p. 1953. Three vintage reference photographs from the 1953 horror film. Two with the stamp of Stempel-Olenick Agency on the versos and all three with annotations in manuscript ink and pencil relating to actor John Dodsworth. Based on the 1945 novel by Maurice Sandoz. A Scotsman breaks off his engagement and returns to Scotland moving into his uncle's castle. His fiancée and her aunt follow him only to discover that the castle has caused him to rapidly age. The second 3-D film directed by William Cameron Menzies. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus moderately curled. Complete collation details available on request. N.p. unknown books
1989réf. 147144N.p.: N.p. 1989. Draft script for the 1989 film here under its working title "Vac-U-Sapien." With extensive manuscript pencil and ink annotations on virtually every page. Bound in after the script are two handwritten pages of notes and four typed pages of effects and sets for the film. Michael Paul Girard's first directorial effort wherein aliens return to Earth for the first time in ten million years to see what has become of their "human experiment." After declaring the experiment a failure the aliens decide that due to humans' untidiness crossbreeding vacuum cleaners and humans will produce a better race of beings to inhabit the planet. They subsequently create a sentient vacuum cleaner which is programmed to reproduce with earthlings. A splendid Z-budget effort considered by some to be the worst movie ever made. And yet a script for it exists. Titled self wrappers with title page integral with the first page of text as issued. 86 leaves with last page of text numbered 82. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1960réf. 125095London: Michael Powell Theatre 1960. Vintage British Advance Poster for the classic 1960 film. The British Double Crown poster for the film turns up from time to time but this Advance issue which does not state the film's title is a rarity. Noted director Powell's most controversial film about a serial killer who films his female victims as they are dying. Reviled by critics on its release and today considered a masterpiece it is the second of three feature films director made after parting ways with his longtime filmmaking partner Emeric Pressburger. Ostensibly a film about a killer with serious Freudian issues but later reassessed as much more conceptual and complex. Roger Ebert pointed out famously in his 1999 review of the film that the audience is implicated as much as the killer."Movies make us into voyeurs. We sit in the dark watching other people's lives. It is the bargain the cinema strikes with us although most films are too well-behaved to mention it." Martin Scorsese is probably the most famous fan of the film and takes Ebert's argument further saying "I have always felt that "Peeping Tom" and "8 " say everything that can be said about filmmaking about the process of dealing with film the objectivity and subjectivity of it and the confusion between the two. "8 " captures the glamour and enjoyment of film-making while "Peeping Tom" shows the aggression of it how the camera violates. From studying them you can discover everything about people who make films or at least people who express themselves through films." 30 x 20 inches. About Near Fine on archival linen with some expert restoration at the top edge and folds. Archivally framed with an acid-free mat and UV plexi. Criterion Collection 58. Grant p. 495. Spicer p. 446. Michael Powell [Theatre] unknown
1948réf. 167643London: The Rank Organization 1948. Two vintage reference photographs from the 1948 British film. Printed mimeo snipes and J. Arthur Rank stamps on the versos. Loosely based on the 1845 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen following an up-and-coming prima ballerina whose personal life is strained by her ballet master's obsessive demand that she devote herself entirely to her career. Michael Powell's tenth collaboration with his longtime partner Emeric Pressburger a critical success and worthy successor to their 1947 Technicolor classic "Black Narcissus." Nominated for five Academy Awards winning two. 9.75 x 7.75 inches. About Near Fine. Criterion Collection 44. Ebert III. Rosenbaum 1000. Schrader 41. The Rank Organization unknown
1948réf. 160687London: The Rank Organization 1948. Five vintage reference photographs from the 1948 British film showing the film's famous and impressionistic "ballet sequence." Three with printed mimeo snipes affixed to the versos and all five with stamps of The Rank Organisation on the versos. Loosely based on the 1845 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen following an up-and-coming prima ballerina whose personal life is strained by her ballet master's obsessive demand that she devote herself entirely to her career. Michael Powell's tenth collaboration with his longtime partner Emeric Pressburger a critical success and worthy successor to their 1947 Technicolor classic "Black Narcissus." Nominated for five Academy Awards winning two. 9.5 x 8 inches. Near Fine to Very Good plus some with light toning. Criterion Collection 44. Ebert III. Rosenbaum 1000. Schrader 41. The Rank Organization unknown
1960réf. 125095London: Michael Powell Theatre 1960. Vintage British Advance Poster for the classic 1960 film. The British Double Crown poster for the film turns up from time to time but this Advance issue which does not state the film's title is a rarity. Noted director Powell's most controversial film about a serial killer who films his female victims as they are dying. Reviled by critics on its release and today considered a masterpiece it is the second of three feature films director made after parting ways with his longtime filmmaking partner Emeric Pressburger. Ostensibly a film about a killer with serious Freudian issues but later reassessed as much more conceptual and complex. Roger Ebert pointed out famously in his 1999 review of the film that the audience is implicated as much as the killer."Movies make us into voyeurs. We sit in the dark watching other people's lives. It is the bargain the cinema strikes with us although most films are too well-behaved to mention it." Martin Scorsese is probably the most famous fan of the film and takes Ebert's argument further saying "I have always felt that "Peeping Tom" and "8 " say everything that can be said about filmmaking about the process of dealing with film the objectivity and subjectivity of it and the confusion between the two. "8 " captures the glamour and enjoyment of film-making while "Peeping Tom" shows the aggression of it how the camera violates. From studying them you can discover everything about people who make films or at least people who express themselves through films." 30 x 20 inches. About Near Fine on archival linen with some expert restoration at the top edge and folds. Archivally framed with an acid-free mat and UV plexi. Criterion Collection 58. Grant p. 495. Spicer p. 446. Michael Powell [Theatre] unknown books
1948réf. 160687London: The Rank Organization 1948. Five vintage reference photographs from the 1948 British film showing the film's famous and impressionistic "ballet sequence." Three with printed mimeo snipes affixed to the versos and all five with stamps of The Rank Organisation on the versos. Loosely based on the 1845 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen following an up-and-coming prima ballerina whose personal life is strained by her ballet master's obsessive demand that she devote herself entirely to her career. Michael Powell's tenth collaboration with his longtime partner Emeric Pressburger a critical success and worthy successor to their 1947 Technicolor classic "Black Narcissus." Nominated for five Academy Awards winning two. 9.5 x 8 inches. Near Fine to Very Good plus some with light toning. Criterion Collection 44. Ebert III. Rosenbaum 1000. Schrader 41. The Rank Organization unknown books
1948réf. 167643London: The Rank Organization 1948. Two vintage reference photographs from the 1948 British film. Printed mimeo snipes and J. Arthur Rank stamps on the versos. Loosely based on the 1845 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen following an up-and-coming prima ballerina whose personal life is strained by her ballet master's obsessive demand that she devote herself entirely to her career. Michael Powell's tenth collaboration with his longtime partner Emeric Pressburger a critical success and worthy successor to their 1947 Technicolor classic "Black Narcissus." Nominated for five Academy Awards winning two. 9.75 x 7.75 inches. About Near Fine. Criterion Collection 44. Ebert III. Rosenbaum 1000. Schrader 41. The Rank Organization unknown books
1984réf. 149978N.p.: N.p. 1984. Revised Second Draft script for the 1985 television film originally aired on NBC on March 18 1985. Copy belonging to a crew member with their name in manuscript ink on the title page and on several printed labels throughout the script. With a few small manuscript pencil annotations throughout most editorial in nature. A dedicated therapist treats a woman who feels she can't control her sexual urges and a taxi driver experiencing auditory hallucinations. Self wrappers. Title page integral with front wrapper dated October 22 1984 noted as SECOND REVISION with credits for screenwriters David Seltzer and Thom Thomas. 127 leaves with last page of text numbered 112. Xerographic duplication rectos only with rainbow revision pages throughout dated variously between 10/31/84 and 11/28/84. Pages Very Good plus bound with three gold brads. Full provenance available. N.p. unknown
1982réf. 130416Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1982. First Draft script for the 1982 film written for the screen by James Kirkwood based on his 1975 novel. Credited solely to Kirkwood and with a paper spine label indicating the script dates to December 1976 over five years prior to the film's production. With brief but substantive corrections in manuscript pencil on four pages. A key Vietnam film and an underrated performance by Richard Pryor serving in both dramatic and comedic capacities. A Vietnam vet returns home from a prisoner of war camp and is greeted as a hero but is quickly forgotten and soon discovers how tough survival is in his own country. Dark blue titled wrappers. Title page present noted as First Draft with credits for screenwriter novelist Kirkwood. 166 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages about Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Parish and Hill 188. Paramount Pictures unknown
1984réf. 149978N.p.: N.p. 1984. Revised Second Draft script for the 1985 television film originally aired on NBC on March 18 1985. Copy belonging to a crew member with their name in manuscript ink on the title page and on several printed labels throughout the script. With a few small manuscript pencil annotations throughout most editorial in nature. A dedicated therapist treats a woman who feels she can't control her sexual urges and a taxi driver experiencing auditory hallucinations. Self wrappers. Title page integral with front wrapper dated October 22 1984 noted as SECOND REVISION with credits for screenwriters David Seltzer and Thom Thomas. 127 leaves with last page of text numbered 112. Xerographic duplication rectos only with rainbow revision pages throughout dated variously between 10/31/84 and 11/28/84. Pages Very Good plus bound with three gold brads. Full provenance available. N.p. unknown books
1982réf. 130416Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1982. First Draft script for the 1982 film written for the screen by James Kirkwood based on his 1975 novel. Credited solely to Kirkwood and with a paper spine label indicating the script dates to December 1976 over five years prior to the film's production. With brief but substantive corrections in manuscript pencil on four pages. A key Vietnam film and an underrated performance by Richard Pryor serving in both dramatic and comedic capacities. A Vietnam vet returns home from a prisoner of war camp and is greeted as a hero but is quickly forgotten and soon discovers how tough survival is in his own country. Dark blue titled wrappers. Title page present noted as First Draft with credits for screenwriter novelist Kirkwood. 166 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages about Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Parish and Hill 188. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1983réf. 132869London: Cinegate / Channel Four Films 1983. Two vintage black-and-white still photographs from the 1983 UK film. In Scotland during World War II Janie is married to a man 15 years her senior. As part of a war rehabilitation program the couple welcome three Italian POW's to work on their farm and one of them captures Janie's interest. A story set and shot on location in Scotland. 8 x 10 inches. Faint corner creases else Near Fine. Cinegate / Channel Four Films unknown books
1949réf. 150238N.p.: N.p. 1949. Vintage narrow margin reference photograph featuring Michael Rennie Yolande Donlan director Val Guest and crew on the set of the 1949 film. A Val Guest favorite Donlan stars as Laramie Pilgrim an exchange factory worker from New Jersey struggling to adjust to the culture helps to save the village from a local land developer. 7.75 x 10 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
1958réf. 151141London: J. Arthur Rank 1958. Final Draft script for the 1958 film. Based on the 1957 novel by Compton Mackenzie sequel to Mackenzie's 1947 novel "Whisky Galore" which was also adapted for film in 1949. Britain's Royal Air Force declares plans to establish a guided missile base on a small Hebridean island aggravating the locals who intentionally delay construction to the consternation of an RAF officer sent to negotiate with the islanders. Set in the Hebrides shot on location on the island of Barra. Beige titled wrappers noted as Semi-Final Script on the front wrapper dated 14.2.58. Title page present dated February 1958 noted as Semi-Final Script. 102 leaves with last page of text numbered 101. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with a silver prong. J. Arthur Rank unknown
1958réf. 132480London: Rank Film Distributors 1958. Eight vintage full-color British front-of-house cards for the 1958 UK film. Based on the 1957 Compton MacKenzie novel and filmed on the island of Barra Hebrides a British comedy about a quaint island that becomes a testing zone for rockets. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with corner creases and faint creases overall. Rank Film Distributors unknown books
1958réf. 151141London: J. Arthur Rank 1958. Final Draft script for the 1958 film. Based on the 1957 novel by Compton Mackenzie sequel to Mackenzie's 1947 novel "Whisky Galore" which was also adapted for film in 1949. Britain's Royal Air Force declares plans to establish a guided missile base on a small Hebridean island aggravating the locals who intentionally delay construction to the consternation of an RAF officer sent to negotiate with the islanders. Set in the Hebrides shot on location on the island of Barra. Beige titled wrappers noted as Semi-Final Script on the front wrapper dated 14.2.58. Title page present dated February 1958 noted as Semi-Final Script. 102 leaves with last page of text numbered 101. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with a silver prong. J. Arthur Rank unknown books
1959réf. 132197London: Rank Film Distributors 1959. Vintage black-and-white British front-of-house card from the 1959 UK film. Little-seen comedy about military performers in a desert during the Second World War. 8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine. Rank Film Distributors unknown books
1949réf. 150238N.p.: N.p. 1949. Vintage narrow margin reference photograph featuring Michael Rennie Yolande Donlan director Val Guest and crew on the set of the 1949 film. A Val Guest favorite Donlan stars as Laramie Pilgrim an exchange factory worker from New Jersey struggling to adjust to the culture helps to save the village from a local land developer. 7.75 x 10 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1977réf. 127381Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1977. Vintage one sheet poster for the 1977 film. Based on the 1972 novel by Dan Jenkins about a love triangle between two football players and the team owner's daughter. Shot on location in Dallas and Mansfield Texas in Green Bay Wisconsin and in Miami Florida. 27 x 41 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing and a small closed tear to the bottom edge. United Artists unknown
1972réf. 150671Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1972. Seven vintage studio still photographs from the 1972 film. The idealistic son of a former California governor is persuaded to run for the US Senate. In the face of almost certain failure he decides to try to bring controversial leftist views into public view and campaign against the corrupt political system. Nominated for two Academy Awards winning one for Best Screenplay for Jeremy Larner. Set and shot on location throughout California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Warner Brothers unknown
1984réf. 163349Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1984. Revised Estimating Draft script for the 1986 film seen here under both the release title and the working title "Jocks." Another early working title was "First and Goal." A divorced high school track coach lands a position as a college football coach in spite of her lack of experience and is tasked with working the team's players into shape. Goldenrod titled wrappers. Title page present dated December 21 1984 noted as REV. ESTIMATED DRAFT with credits for screenwriters Ezra Sacks and Michael Leeson. 141 leaves with last page of text numbered 118. Xerographic duplication rectos only with yellow pink and blue revision pages throughout dated variously between 2/11/85 and 3/7/85. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Warner Brothers unknown
1977réf. 127381Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1977. Vintage one sheet poster for the 1977 film. Based on the 1972 novel by Dan Jenkins about a love triangle between two football players and the team owner's daughter. Shot on location in Dallas and Mansfield Texas in Green Bay Wisconsin and in Miami Florida. 27 x 41 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing and a small closed tear to the bottom edge. United Artists unknown books
