1957rif. 150862N.p.: N.p. 1957. Vintage borderless reference photograph of director Luchino Visconti cinematogrpher Giuseppe Rotunno and Maria Schell on the set of the 1957 film. Loosely based on the 1848 short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Remade in 2008 as "Two Lovers" directed by James Gray and starring Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow. A young man Marcello Mastroianni new to the city meets a girl Schell crying on bridge for a lover who may not return striking up a tentative romance. 6.75 x 9.25 inches. Near Fine with light wear and creasing at extremities. Criterion Collection 296. N.p. unknown books
1957rif. 150862N.p.: N.p. 1957. Vintage borderless reference photograph of director Luchino Visconti cinematogrpher Giuseppe Rotunno and Maria Schell on the set of the 1957 film. Loosely based on the 1848 short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Remade in 2008 as "Two Lovers" directed by James Gray and starring Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow. A young man Marcello Mastroianni new to the city meets a girl Schell crying on bridge for a lover who may not return striking up a tentative romance. 6.75 x 9.25 inches. Near Fine with light wear and creasing at extremities. Criterion Collection 296. N.p. unknown
1995rif. 163974N.p.: N.p. 1995. Draft script for the 1995 film. From the archive of crew member Chris Scher with her numeric annotation in manuscript ink on page 2 and her annotations in manuscript pencil regarding props on the rear wrapper. In an alternate America where the social and economic positions of white and Black Americans are reversed a white factory worker kidnaps the factory owner as revenge for an unjust firing. 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. Red untitled wrappers. Lacking title page presumably as issued. 114 leaves with last page of text numbered 113. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1995rif. 163974N.p.: N.p. 1995. Draft script for the 1995 film. From the archive of crew member Chris Scher with her numeric annotation in manuscript ink on page 2 and her annotations in manuscript pencil regarding props on the rear wrapper. In an alternate America where the social and economic positions of white and Black Americans are reversed a white factory worker kidnaps the factory owner as revenge for an unjust firing. 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. Red untitled wrappers. Lacking title page presumably as issued. 114 leaves with last page of text numbered 113. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown
1992rif. 146403N.p.: N.p. 1992. Draft script for an unproduced film. With a single manuscript ink annotation to the title page noting the name and phone numbers of storywriter Rick Orr. A homeless man obsessed with Western movies from his childhood attempts to save his favorite theater the Corral from the nefarious businessmen who seek to build a high-rise in its place. Set in Hollywood. White lacking titled wrappers. Title page present dated 1992 with credits for screenwriter Sean McCulley and story credit to Ric Orr sic. 119 leaves with last page of text numbered 118. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus with light soil overall bound with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1992rif. 146403N.p.: N.p. 1992. Draft script for an unproduced film. With a single manuscript ink annotation to the title page noting the name and phone numbers of storywriter Rick Orr. A homeless man obsessed with Western movies from his childhood attempts to save his favorite theater the Corral from the nefarious businessmen who seek to build a high-rise in its place. Set in Hollywood. White lacking titled wrappers. Title page present dated 1992 with credits for screenwriter Sean McCulley and story credit to Ric Orr sic. 119 leaves with last page of text numbered 118. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus with light soil overall bound with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
1981rif. 142833N.p.: N.p. 1981. Vintage US one sheet poster for the 1981 film. Directed by the notorious Zebedy Colt under a pseudonym the same year he performed in Tom Stoppard's "Travesties" on the New York stage. Colt is considered one of the innovators of "queer cabaret" in the late 1960s. Vanessa Johnson Lisa Marks discovers her boyfriend is having an affair and retreats to Maine in order to have a mental breakdown. Shot on location in Manhattan and possibly in Maine. 27 x 41 inches. Fine folded as issued. N.p. unknown books
1970rif. 158055N.p.: N.p. 1970. Draft script for an unproduced film. A woman is exiled from her family due to a tragic misunderstanding with her sister returning years later after her sister's death. She becomes the foster guardian of her orphaned niece a young girl with a cruel streak. Transparent front wrapper white rear wrapper. Title page present undated with credit for screenwriter Robert Anthony Foster. 69 leaves with last page of text numbered 66. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages about Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three silver brads. N.p. unknown books
1970rif. 158055N.p.: N.p. 1970. Draft script for an unproduced film. A woman is exiled from her family due to a tragic misunderstanding with her sister returning years later after her sister's death. She becomes the foster guardian of her orphaned niece a young girl with a cruel streak. Transparent front wrapper white rear wrapper. Title page present undated with credit for screenwriter Robert Anthony Foster. 69 leaves with last page of text numbered 66. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages about Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three silver brads. N.p. unknown
1959rif. 132723London: Rank Film Distributors 1959. Collection of 6 vintage full-color British front-of-house cards from the 1959 UK film. Based on Lawrence Bachmann's 1957 novel "The Lorelei" about a girl on the run from the law and a former crime associate and her eventual refuge on a boat coasting down the river Rhine. A story set in Eastern Europe shot in Germany. 8 x 10 inches. Faint creases overall else Near Fine. Rank Film Distributors unknown books
1959rif. 132723London: Rank Film Distributors 1959. Collection of 6 vintage full-color British front-of-house cards from the 1959 UK film. Based on Lawrence Bachmann's 1957 novel "The Lorelei" about a girl on the run from the law and a former crime associate and her eventual refuge on a boat coasting down the river Rhine. A story set in Eastern Europe shot in Germany. 8 x 10 inches. Faint creases overall else Near Fine. Rank Film Distributors unknown
1972rif. 158059New York: N.p. 1972. Vintage pressbook for the 1972 adult film. 8.75 x 11.25 inches four leaves printed on rectos only. Very Good plus with a diagonal crease to the first two leaves. N.p. unknown books
1972rif. 158059New York: N.p. 1972. Vintage pressbook for the 1972 adult film. 8.75 x 11.25 inches four leaves printed on rectos only. Very Good plus with a diagonal crease to the first two leaves. N.p. unknown
1980rif. 158084Universal City: Universal Pictures 1980. Vintage screening invitation for the 1980 film illustrated by Ralph Steadman on the recto with film credits on the verso. More than a little loosely based on Hunter S. Thompson's obituary for his closest associate Oscar Zeta Acosta a.k.a. Dr. Gonzo "The Banshee Screams for Buffalo Meat" which appeared in October 1977 issue of "Rolling Stone." A film that despite being an unholy mess represents in retrospect an intersection of ideas and talent as well as the first of many messy attempts to commit to celluloid the basically un-filmable life and work of Hunter S. Thompson. Bill Murray at this time little more than a droll comedic sensation arguably made the first step toward becoming the four-dimensional icon he is today though not necessarily by intention. Both Murray and Thompson had serious concerns about the quality of Kaye's script and at the beginning of filming both Thompson and Ralph Steadman came onto the set as "executive consultants." Though the author says he did little other than "wander around and fire machine guns" his influence on Murray was profound. The actor became obsessed with his idol and by all accounts became one with him. During production Murray and Thompson engaged in a series of dangerous one-upmanship contests including a Houdini-inspired stunt where Thompson tied Murray to a chair and threw him into a swimming pool. Murray nearly drowned before Thompson pulled him out. The pair's obsession with the film's poor script and continuity led to a hasty final addition of a voice-over narration and two explanatory scenes at the film's end. Three days prior to release a press screening was canceled because the film was still being edited. When Murray returned to the Saturday Night Live set in the fall of 1980 he was still immersed in character complete with long black cigarette holder dark glasses and nasty habits. One of the show's writers said that Murray .".was not Bill Murray he was Hunter Thompson. You couldn't talk to him without talking to Hunter Thompson." Doug Hill and Jeff Weingrad "Saturday Night Live: A Backstage History" William Morrow 1989 3.75 x 9 inches with a satin finish recto and matte verso. Fine. Universal Pictures unknown books
1980rif. 158084Universal City: Universal Pictures 1980. Vintage screening invitation for the 1980 film illustrated by Ralph Steadman on the recto with film credits on the verso. More than a little loosely based on Hunter S. Thompson's obituary for his closest associate Oscar Zeta Acosta a.k.a. Dr. Gonzo "The Banshee Screams for Buffalo Meat" which appeared in October 1977 issue of "Rolling Stone." A film that despite being an unholy mess represents in retrospect an intersection of ideas and talent as well as the first of many messy attempts to commit to celluloid the basically un-filmable life and work of Hunter S. Thompson. Bill Murray at this time little more than a droll comedic sensation arguably made the first step toward becoming the four-dimensional icon he is today though not necessarily by intention. Both Murray and Thompson had serious concerns about the quality of Kaye's script and at the beginning of filming both Thompson and Ralph Steadman came onto the set as "executive consultants." Though the author says he did little other than "wander around and fire machine guns" his influence on Murray was profound. The actor became obsessed with his idol and by all accounts became one with him. During production Murray and Thompson engaged in a series of dangerous one-upmanship contests including a Houdini-inspired stunt where Thompson tied Murray to a chair and threw him into a swimming pool. Murray nearly drowned before Thompson pulled him out. The pair's obsession with the film's poor script and continuity led to a hasty final addition of a voice-over narration and two explanatory scenes at the film's end. Three days prior to release a press screening was canceled because the film was still being edited. When Murray returned to the Saturday Night Live set in the fall of 1980 he was still immersed in character complete with long black cigarette holder dark glasses and nasty habits. One of the show's writers said that Murray .".was not Bill Murray he was Hunter Thompson. You couldn't talk to him without talking to Hunter Thompson." Doug Hill and Jeff Weingrad "Saturday Night Live: A Backstage History" William Morrow 1989 3.75 x 9 inches with a satin finish recto and matte verso. Fine. Universal Pictures unknown
1965rif. 132638Hollywood: National Screen Service / Paramount Pictures 1965. Collection of 6 vintage British front-of-house cards from the 1965 UK release of the 1964 US film. Another steamy drama based on a Harold Robbins novel 1962 about the murder of one man's ex-wife's new lover at the hand of his teenage daughter with obvious parallels between this film and the actual murder of Johnny Stompanato Lana Turner's ex-lover and victim of stabbing by her daughter Cheryl Crane. 8 x 10 inches. Faint creases overall else Near Fine. National Screen Service / Paramount Pictures unknown books
1965rif. 132638Hollywood: National Screen Service / Paramount Pictures 1965. Collection of 6 vintage British front-of-house cards from the 1965 UK release of the 1964 US film. Another steamy drama based on a Harold Robbins novel 1962 about the murder of one man's ex-wife's new lover at the hand of his teenage daughter with obvious parallels between this film and the actual murder of Johnny Stompanato Lana Turner's ex-lover and victim of stabbing by her daughter Cheryl Crane. 8 x 10 inches. Faint creases overall else Near Fine. National Screen Service / Paramount Pictures unknown
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
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
1939rif. 164504Universal City: Universal Pictures 1939. Vintage publicity photograph from the 1939 film showing actors Charles Boyer and Irene Dunne. Printed mimeo snipe provenance stamps and date stamp on the verso. A waitress falls in love with a man she meets at the restaurant where she works unaware that he is a famous and wealthy concert pianist. Boyer and Dunne previously costarred in the 1939 film "Love Affair." 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. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good. Universal Pictures unknown books
1980rif. 166661Universal City: Universal City Studios 1980. Draft script for the second episode of the 1980 television series printed on pink leaves which aired on ABC on March 21 1980. "When the Whistle Blows" premiered on ABC on March 14 1980 and aired for ten one-hour episodes ending on July 20 1980. Five construction workers four guys and a gal work for the Tri-State Construction Company in Los Angeles and are looking for fun on and off the job often frequenting the neighborhood saloon Darlene's. Hunk Tim Rossovich has a thing for Jolene Gail Edwards a singer at Darlene's until Buzz Douglas Barr tells him she was "a lady of easy virtue" in Reno. Front wrapper integral with title page with the latest revision dated 1/23/80 with credits for screenwriter Rick Husky. 66 leaves with last page of text numbered 56. Mimeograph duplication rectos only with blue yellow and green revision pages throughout dated variously between 1/18/80 and 1/23/80. Pages Very Good with the first of four title pages with foxing and silverfish damage and the extremities and light foxing to the first several pages bound with two gold brads. Universal City Studios unknown books
1980rif. 166661Universal City: Universal City Studios 1980. Draft script for the second episode of the 1980 television series printed on pink leaves which aired on ABC on March 21 1980. "When the Whistle Blows" premiered on ABC on March 14 1980 and aired for ten one-hour episodes ending on July 20 1980. Five construction workers four guys and a gal work for the Tri-State Construction Company in Los Angeles and are looking for fun on and off the job often frequenting the neighborhood saloon Darlene's. Hunk Tim Rossovich has a thing for Jolene Gail Edwards a singer at Darlene's until Buzz Douglas Barr tells him she was "a lady of easy virtue" in Reno. Front wrapper integral with title page with the latest revision dated 1/23/80 with credits for screenwriter Rick Husky. 66 leaves with last page of text numbered 56. Mimeograph duplication rectos only with blue yellow and green revision pages throughout dated variously between 1/18/80 and 1/23/80. Pages Very Good with the first of four title pages with foxing and silverfish damage and the extremities and light foxing to the first several pages bound with two gold brads. Universal City Studios unknown
rif. 142403N.p.: N.p. Draft script for an unproduced film. A biopic about the silent film star Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle who died of a heart attack in 1933 at age 46. Considered an important figure in the early development of film studios he mentored Charlie Chaplin and discovered Buster Keaton and Bob Hope. In 1920 he was one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. Set in Hollywood. Black untitled wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Joseph Van Winkle. 125 leaves with last page of text numbered 124. Xerographic duplication first generation. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
rif. 142403N.p.: N.p. Draft script for an unproduced film. A biopic about the silent film star Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle who died of a heart attack in 1933 at age 46. Considered an important figure in the early development of film studios he mentored Charlie Chaplin and discovered Buster Keaton and Bob Hope. In 1920 he was one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. Set in Hollywood. Black untitled wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Joseph Van Winkle. 125 leaves with last page of text numbered 124. Xerographic duplication first generation. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
1960rif. 296421Robert Goldfarb 1960. Trade Paperback. 140 mimeographed sheets printed recto only. Ric Hardman 1924-2009 was a writer of screenplays Rare Breed Gunman's Walk TV scripts and novels Fifteen Flags and others. First edition first printing. Very good copy in yellow folder bound with metal clasps. At bottom of title page: Robert Goldfarb / 3839 Carnavon Way / Los Angeles 90027 / 663 9543 / mag 876 2100.'. Robert Goldfarb paperback
