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1952ref. 139789N.p.: Motion Picture Investors 1952. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1952 film. Based on Samuel Fuller's 1944 novel "The Dark Page." The editor of an exploitative magazine murders his wife then has one of his journalists investigate the matter in order to divert attention from himself. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good with blue and red manuscript annotations to the verso. Motion Picture Investors unknown books
1982ref. 166419Los Angeles: Avon Productions 1982. Draft script for the 1982 horror-pornographic film with manuscript annotations by screenwriter-director Phil Prince throughout. Six of the eight leaves on "Avon Theatre" stationery a sub-name of "Avon Productions" the studio associated with most of Phil Prince's work as a director and screenwriter. A group of young women gather for a slumber party where each tells a story about their wildest sexual experience. Title page integral with the first page of narrative text. No wrapper as issued undated. 18 leaves with last page of text numbered 18. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine staple bound at the top left corner. Avon Productions unknown
1982ref. 166419Los Angeles: Avon Productions 1982. Draft script for the 1982 horror-pornographic film with manuscript annotations by screenwriter-director Phil Prince throughout. Six of the eight leaves on "Avon Theatre" stationery a sub-name of "Avon Productions" the studio associated with most of Phil Prince's work as a director and screenwriter. A group of young women gather for a slumber party where each tells a story about their wildest sexual experience. Title page integral with the first page of narrative text. No wrapper as issued undated. 18 leaves with last page of text numbered 18. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine staple bound at the top left corner. Avon Productions unknown books
1989ref. 164146N.p.: Michael Kagan Productions 1989. First Draft script for the pilot episode of the 1989 television series which premiered on The Disney Channel on April 30 1989 here under the title "Pilot." Script preceded by a "Rehearsal and Taping Schedule" a "Short Rundown" and a three-page "Main Titles" all bound in. The Disney Channel series starring Cindy Williams and Bill Hudson only lasted for five episodes ending on June 14 1989. Williams and Hudson star as a young married couple who have to hire a couple of children to pose as their offspring to please Hudson's new boss. Front wrapper integral with title page dated March 6 1989 noted as FIRST DRAFT with credits for screenwriter Michael Kagan. 67 leaves with last page of text numbered 61. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads. Michael Kagan Productions unknown
1989ref. 164146N.p.: Michael Kagan Productions 1989. First Draft script for the pilot episode of the 1989 television series which premiered on The Disney Channel on April 30 1989 here under the title "Pilot." Script preceded by a "Rehearsal and Taping Schedule" a "Short Rundown" and a three-page "Main Titles" all bound in. The Disney Channel series starring Cindy Williams and Bill Hudson only lasted for five episodes ending on June 14 1989. Williams and Hudson star as a young married couple who have to hire a couple of children to pose as their offspring to please Hudson's new boss. Front wrapper integral with title page dated March 6 1989 noted as FIRST DRAFT with credits for screenwriter Michael Kagan. 67 leaves with last page of text numbered 61. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads. Michael Kagan Productions unknown books
1937ref. 148047North Hollywood: Republic Pictures 1937. Four vintage studio still photographs from the 1937 film here under the working title "It Might Happen to You" three of Elsa Janssen and Christian Rub. Mimeo snipes on the verso. Max Barrett known to everyone as "Pa" owns a candy store in New York East side neighborhood of immigrants and raises two boys Fred an aspiring lawyer and orphan Bob Ames who begins dabbling in a life of crime. Screenplay written by author Nathanael West and black-listed screenwriter Samuel Ornitz. Set in New York City. 8 x 10 inches. One Near Fine with light edgewear One Very Good plus with chip in lower right corner and small closed tear in left margin Two Good each with large chip in right corner. Republic Pictures unknown books
1937ref. 159569North Hollywood: Republic Pictures 1937. Three vintage reference photographs from the 1937 film. A detective is hired by an insurance company to find and return a missing emerald. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus. Republic Pictures unknown books
1959ref. 132496London: Twentieth Century-Fox 1959. Eight vintage full-color British front-of-house cards from the UK release of the 1958 US film. Based on Anton Myrer's 1957 novel "The Big War" about three Marines on shore leave in San Francisco each faced with their own relationships and heartaches. Both Sheree North and Franc Nuyen lend good performances. 8 x 10 inches. Light rubbing and creasing overall else Near Fine. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1964ref. 154245N.p.: N.p. 1964. Seven vintage reference photographs from the 1964 independent film. Philip Kaufman's directorial debut a humorous then-present-day retelling of the biblical story of Elijah starring many local actors from the improvisational Chicago comedy troupe The Second City as well as author Nelson Algren appearing as himself. Shot on location in Chicago. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
1990ref. 162416Universal City: Universal Studios 1990. Eight vintage diapositive color slides from the set of the 1990 film. Seven with stamps crediting photographer Etienne George on the sleeves. Based on the diaries of French erotic writer Anaïs Nin exploring her complex relationships with American writer Henry Miller and his seductive wife June. The first film to receive the NC-17 rating from MPAA. Set and shot on location in Paris. Slides 1.25 x 1 inches in cardboard sleeves measuring 2 x 2 inches. About Near Fine. Universal Studios unknown
1990ref. 141349N.p.: Walrus and Associates 1990. Nine vintage black-and-white studio stills photographs from the US release of the 1990 film. One photograph shown. Please inquire for others. Based on the riveting diaries of Anais Nin twentieth century French erotic writer. The film explores the complex relationship between Nin Maria de Medeiros American writer Henry Miller Fred Ward and his seductive wife June Uma Thurman. Her relationship with Henry and her fascination with June awaken Nin's erotic nature. It was the first film to receive the NC-17 rating from MPAA and was nominated for an Academy Award for best cinematography. Set in Paris shot on location there. 10 x 8 inches. Fine. Walrus and Associates unknown books
1990ref. 162416Universal City: Universal Studios 1990. Eight vintage diapositive color slides from the set of the 1990 film. Seven with stamps crediting photographer Etienne George on the sleeves. Based on the diaries of French erotic writer Anaïs Nin exploring her complex relationships with American writer Henry Miller and his seductive wife June. The first film to receive the NC-17 rating from MPAA. Set and shot on location in Paris. Slides 1.25 x 1 inches in cardboard sleeves measuring 2 x 2 inches. About Near Fine. Universal Studios unknown books
1964ref. 154245N.p.: N.p. 1964. Seven vintage reference photographs from the 1964 independent film. Philip Kaufman's directorial debut a humorous then-present-day retelling of the biblical story of Elijah starring many local actors from the improvisational Chicago comedy troupe The Second City as well as author Nelson Algren appearing as himself. Shot on location in Chicago. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1963ref. 132422London: Warner-Pathe 1963. Eight vintage full-color British front-of-house cards from the 1963 UK film. With distributors wraparound band. Nancy Kwan is featured in each still. Based on the 1957 novel by Thelma Niklaus about a simple Polynesian girl who is sent to live with her uncle in London. Nominated for a BAFTA award for Best British Cinematography in Colour. 8 x 10 inches. A short tear to the wraparound band else Near Fine. Warner-Pathe unknown
1962ref. 150983N.p.: N.p. 1962. Vintage reference photograph of Micheal Crawford Philip Leacock Steve McQueen and an unidentified woman on the set of the 1962 film. Based on the 1959 novel by John Hersey. The commander of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bomber cocky hotshot Captain Buzz Rickson lives for the most dangerous missions and acts as though he may have a death wish. Shot on location in Cabridge Bovingdon and Kent England. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
1962ref. 150983N.p.: N.p. 1962. Vintage reference photograph of Micheal Crawford Philip Leacock Steve McQueen and an unidentified woman on the set of the 1962 film. Based on the 1959 novel by John Hersey. The commander of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bomber cocky hotshot Captain Buzz Rickson lives for the most dangerous missions and acts as though he may have a death wish. Shot on location in Cabridge Bovingdon and Kent England. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1962ref. 162299N.p.: N.p. 1962. Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1962 film. From the collection of artist and author Duncan Hannah. Duncan Hannah was a key figure in the burgeoning New York underground arts scene befriending Andy Warhol and his superstars Lou Reed Allen Ginsberg Patti Smith Salvador Dali and many others. A graduate of the Parsons School of Design his paintings were exhibited in the influential 1980 Times Square Show alongside work by Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat and several of his paintings are held in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Based on the 1959 novel by John Hersey. The hotshot commander of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bomber lives for the most dangerous missions and acts as though he may have a death wish. Shot on location in Cabridge Bovingdon and Kent England. 10 x 8 inches. One Near Fine the other Very Good plus with creasing and tape residue at the bottom left corner. N.p. unknown books
1953ref. 132118London: British Lion Film Corporation 1953. Vintage black-and-white still photograph from the 1953 UK film. Printed with the original title "Appointment in London." A retiring bomber pilot intends to keep the new recruits focused by banning women from the base. Then he meets smiling officer Eve Canyon 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with an ink notation on the verso two tiny chips and light toning. British Lion Film Corporation unknown books
1963ref. 132422London: Warner-Pathe 1963. Eight vintage full-color British front-of-house cards from the 1963 UK film. With distributors wraparound band. Nancy Kwan is featured in each still. Based on the 1957 novel by Thelma Niklaus about a simple Polynesian girl who is sent to live with her uncle in London. Nominated for a BAFTA award for Best British Cinematography in Colour. 8 x 10 inches. A short tear to the wraparound band else Near Fine. Warner-Pathe unknown books
1967ref. 162199N.p.: Trans American Films 1967. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1967 film. Photograph with provenance stamps on the verso. One of the more extreme "Mondo" documentaries from the late 1960s this one featuring purportedly real footage of human and animal torture and bizarre rituals and rites. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with light edgewear two pinholes and some faint soiling. Trans American Films unknown books
1969ref. 137346Hollywood: Willow Tree / Paramount Pictures 1969. Original pressbook for the 1969 film based on the 1959 novella by Philip Roth. Arnold Schulman received an Academy Award nomination for his screenplay. Ali McGraw's film debut. 12.25 x 15 inches. 14 pages saddle stapled with a fold out to the rear wrapper. Very Good. Horizontal fold as issued with a chip to the lower rear corner and light soil and rubbing overall. Willow Tree / Paramount Pictures unknown
1972ref. 150944Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1972. Vintage borderless reference photograph with bottom margin of director Ernest Lehman Richard Benjamin and cinematographer Philip H. Lathrop back to camera on the set of the 1972 film. Provenance stamp of collector historian and author "Frank Driggs" on verso. Based on the 1969 novel by Philip Roth. The fourth Roth novel after "Goodbye Columbus" in 1972 to be adapted for the screen and the sole directorial effort for noted screenwriter Ernest Lehman "North by Northwest" "The Sweet Smell of Success" "Sabrina" "West Side Story" The Sound of Music" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf". Alexander Portnoy Benjamin sees a therapist and goes on one long tirade after another about his family his childhood his sexual fantasies and desires his problems with women and his obsession with his own Judaism. Set in New York. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing and edgewear. Warner Brothers unknown
1970ref. 135317Beverly Hills CA: Twentieth Century-Fox 1970. Draft script for the 1972 film. An early example of the film's script still slated to be a Twentieth Century-Fox production with their imprint on the front wrapper. The fourth Roth novel after "Goodbye Columbus" in 1972 to be adapted to the screen and the sole directorial effort for noted screenwriter Ernest Lehman "North by Northwest" "The Sweet Smell of Success" "Sabrina" "West Side Story" The Sound of Music" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf". Alexander Portnoy Benjamin sees a therapist and goes on one long tirade after another about his family his childhood his sexual fantasies and desires his problems with women and his obsession with his own Judaism. Set in New York. Blue titled wrappers. Title page present dated August 3 1970 with credits for screenwriter Lehman and novelist Roth. 150 leaves with last page of text numbered 149. Mechanical duplication on eye-rest green stock. Pages and wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
1970ref. 135317Beverly Hills CA: Twentieth Century-Fox 1970. Draft script for the 1972 film. An early example of the film's script still slated to be a Twentieth Century-Fox production with their imprint on the front wrapper. The fourth Roth novel after "Goodbye Columbus" in 1972 to be adapted to the screen and the sole directorial effort for noted screenwriter Ernest Lehman "North by Northwest" "The Sweet Smell of Success" "Sabrina" "West Side Story" The Sound of Music" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf". Alexander Portnoy Benjamin sees a therapist and goes on one long tirade after another about his family his childhood his sexual fantasies and desires his problems with women and his obsession with his own Judaism. Set in New York. Blue titled wrappers. Title page present dated August 3 1970 with credits for screenwriter Lehman and novelist Roth. 150 leaves with last page of text numbered 149. Mechanical duplication on eye-rest green stock. Pages and wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1969ref. 137346Hollywood: Willow Tree / Paramount Pictures 1969. Original pressbook for the 1969 film based on the 1959 novella by Philip Roth. Arnold Schulman received an Academy Award nomination for his screenplay. Ali McGraw's film debut. 12.25 x 15 inches. 14 pages saddle stapled with a fold out to the rear wrapper. Very Good. Horizontal fold as issued with a chip to the lower rear corner and light soil and rubbing overall. Willow Tree / Paramount Pictures unknown books
