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1966ref. 145070Switzerland: Jovera Pictures 1966. Vintage photograph from the set of the 1966 film. With manuscript annotations on the verso. Based on the 1964 novel of the same name by Len Deighton. British secret agent Harry Palmer Michael Caine is sent to Berlin to facilitate the defection of Colonel Stok Oskar Homolka a Soviet Intelligence officer. Once Palmer arrives in Berlin he quickly finds that the situation is much more complicated than he anticipated. . Shot on location in Berlin. 7 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Jovera Pictures unknown
1977ref. 139038Germany: R.v. Hirschberg / Rudolf Kalmowicz Filmproduktion 1977. Original French grande poster for the 1976 West German film. Cool spaceship artwork by Landi. Based on Erich von Daniken's 1968 book "Chariots of the Gods" a look at early human history and the possibility of extraterrestrial influences. Sequel to Reinl's previous alien documentary "Chariots of the Gods" 1970 a film that was edited and dubbed in English and narrated by Rod Serling. This time Shatner narrates. The film was edited and dubbed in English directed and written then by Charles Romine. NASA representatives make their opinions known and various other "enthusiasts" perk Shatner's genuine intrigue. 47 x 63 inches folded as issued. Very Good with several tears some with cello tape repairs on the verso and creases. Scarce. R.v. Hirschberg / Rudolf Kalmowicz Filmproduktion unknown
1932ref. 137089Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1932. Vintage reference photograph with snipe printed on the verso identifying director Harry Beaumont on the set with actresses Anita Page and Joan Marsh in the 1932 film based on the 1932 J.P. McEvoy novel of the same name. With an additional stamp on the verso reading "Country of origin USA." Left jobless and about to be kicked out of his apartment by the Great Depression a former radio writer accidentally kills his wife. Going on the run with his mistress he comes on a radio show hosted by his former boss to protest his innocence and lead a manhunt for the "killer." 10 x 8 inches. About Near Fine with some light creasing to the corners and light soil. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
1956ref. 132779London: Twentieth Century-Fox 1956. Eight vintage hand-tinted still photographs from the 1956 UK release of the 1956 US film. Based in Georges Simenon's 1949 novel "Le fond de la bouteille" "The Bottom of the Bottle" published in the US in the 1954 collection "Tidal Wave". The film centers around a wealthy rancher Cotten in the border town of Nogales Arizona and his brother Johnson a drunk who escapes from prison and hides in his garage. Johnson wants his brother the rancher to help him across the Santa Cruz River into the Mexico where his wife Shirley Patterson as Shawn Smith lives in squalor. A story set and shot on location in the Arizona. 8 x 10 inches. Light rubbing overall else Near Fine. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
1957ref. 141568Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1957. Four British front-of-house cards from the 1957 film. The story of a motley assortment of expatriates who travel to Pamplona to attend the running of the bulls it reflected Hemingway's own abiding fascination with bullfighting. Featuring a standout performance by Errol Flynn as the hedonistic hard-drinking burned-out Mike Campbell.in other words himself. Though considered one of the most honest "big" film adaptations of its era due mainly to the screenplay by novelist and Hemingway acolyte Peter Viertel the author is said to have walked out only 25 minutes into the premier. Zanuck's first independent production after his departure from Fox. The snipe on this photograph's verso suggests that Zanuck also had a hand in directing certain Parisian scenes as is depicted here. Shot on location in France Mexico and Spain. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
1977ref. 145151Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1977. Vintage photograph of director Herbert Ross and actor Shirley Maclaine on the set of the 1977 film. Manuscript annotations on the verso. A film made at what was arguably the maturation point for the Women's Liberation movement that began in the mid-late 1960s in which MacLaine and Bancroft play former dance colleagues whose lives have gone separate ways one became and professional dancer the other a settled domestic life and whose unexpected reunion yields dramatic consequences. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture Best Director and Best Screenplay. Shot on location in Oklahoma City. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Grant US. Selby US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
ref. 147427N.p.: N.p. Unknown. Draft script for an unproduced film. Text in French. An unassuming couple accidentally overhears a gang's plans to rob a bank and decide to personally interfere with the end goal of securing the money for themselves. Screenwriter Hubert Cornfield was best known as a director for Twentieth Century-Fox in the 1950s and 60s. From the estate of film producer Elliott Kastner whose best known credits include "The Long Goodbye" Robert Altman 1973 "The Missouri Breaks" Arthur Penn 1976 and "Heat" Michael Mann 1996. Set in France. Black untitled wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Hubert Cornfield. 92 leaves with last page of text numbered 90. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with two silver clasps. N.p. unknown
1972ref. 147379London: K.L.K. Films 1972. Draft script for an unproduced film Ian La Frenais' adaptation of Nicholas Luard's 1967 novel a political thriller. From the estate of film producer Elliott Kastner whose best known credits include "The Long Goodbye" Robert Altman 1973 "The Missouri Breaks" Arthur Penn 1976 and "Heat" Michael Mann 1996. Down on his luck news photographer Sear is offered a large payment to cover the secret exodus of 10000 Hungarian refugees across the border and finds himself embroiled in a game of international espionage. Blue untitled wrappers with die-cut title window in the British style. Title page present February 1972 with credits for screenwriter Ian La Frenais. 109 leaves with last page of text numbered 107. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with two flat metal brads. K.L.K. Films unknown
1960ref. 132166Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1960. First Estimating script for the 1961 film. Based on the novel of the same name by Nathaniel Benchley. A screw-up comedy in which a ship intended to be scrapped is instead commandeered by crooks as a getaway vessel in a bank heist their two hostages left to attract the attention of the Coast Guard. Kovacs' last film before he was killed in a car crash. Gray titled wrappers noted as FIRST ESTIMATING DRAFT on the front wrapper dated Sept. 28 1960 with credits for producer Barry. Title page present noted as production No. 8602 dated September 27 1960 noted as FIRST ESTIMATING DRAFT with credits for producer Barry and screenwriter Bower. 182 leaves mimeograph duplication with white yellow and blue revision pages throughout dated variously between October 26 1960 and October 28 1960. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. Columbia Pictures unknown
1964ref. 146737N.p.: Ivan Tors Films 1964. Collection of 30 vintage studio still photographs from the 1964 film. Zoologist Dr. Jim Hanlon Robert Culp unknowingly hires poacher Alec Burnett Harry Guardino as a guide in an attempt to capture two white rhinos. Burnett intending on selling the rhinos on the black market steals Hanlon's car and equipment. Burnett's girlfriend nurse Edith Arleigh Shirley Eaton is intent on making him see the error of his ways and reveals his location to Hanlon. When Hanlon saves Burnett's life after a cobra bite the two unite and capture the rhinos and join forces in animal research. Set in Africa shot on location in KwaZulu-Natal South Africa. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Ivan Tors Films unknown
1967ref. 161826N.p.: American Film Distributing 1967. Three vintage studio still photographs from the 1967 film. All three photographs with provenance stamps on the versos. The story of three sex workers and situations that lead them to prostitution. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good one with faint creasing overall and one with a one inch closed tear and a wax pencil annotation along the top edge. American Film Distributing unknown
1997ref. 139060Burbank CA: American Broadcasting Company ABC 1997. Revised Draft script for the 1997 television movie. Based on the 1994 novel "The Advocate's Devil" by Alan Dershowitz. A film whose message regarding the nature of sexual assault remains potent and relevant "The Advocate's Devil" follows an attorney who successfully helps a young athlete shake rape charges that have been brought against him. Unfortunately he later uncovers troubling evidence about his ex-client that has both personal and professional ramifications. Set in San Francisco shot on location in Vancouver Canada. Green untitled wrappers. Title page present with credits for director Jeff Bleckner executive producer Elon Dershowits and producer Karen Moore. 123 leaves with last page of text numbered 119. Xerographic duplication first generation copy with no copied punch holes with goldenrod and green revision pages throughout dated variously between 05/22/97 and 05/28/97. Pages Fine wrapper Fine bound with two gold brads. American Broadcasting Company [ABC] unknown
1957ref. 164738Universal City: Universal City Studios 1957. Two vintage publicity photographs from the 1957 film one showing actor Jeff Chandler the other showing actress Colleen Miller. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the versos. Based on the 1956 novel "One Man's Secret" by Stratford Davis. A wealthy cruel rancher owns the majority of a small western town's assets. Some of his employees brutally murder a young Mexican ranch hand stirring major controversy when the newly elected sheriff goes to great lengths to bring them to justice. 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. Shot on location in Conejo Valley California. 8 x 10 inches. One Near Fine the other Very Good plus. Pitts 2550. Selby US. Spicer US. Spicer UK. Grant US. Universal City Studios unknown
1960ref. 134754Hollywood: Andrews-Vagemann Productions 1960. Two treatment scripts for an unproduced television series "The Brutes." Written by Jerome B. Thomas occasional writer for shows like "The Outer Limits" and the 1965 "Branded." This listing contains two scripts "HERE COME THE BRUTES" and "THE BRUTES: THE IDOLS I HAVE LOVED SO LONG." "HERE COME THE BRUTES" introduces the principle characters two whimsical womanizing electrical linemen traveling the country during the Great Depression and "THE IDOLS I HAVE LOVED SO LONG" is written about the linemen crew's confrontation with and attraction towards a fiery woman preacher. HERE COME THE BRUTES: Lacking wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Thomas. 21 leaves with last leaf of text unnumbered. Original typescript. Pages about Fine bound with two gold brads. THE BRUTES: THE IDOLS I HAVE LOVED SO LONG: Lacking wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Thomas. 45 leaves with last page of text numbered 43. Original typescript. Pages Near Fine unbound sheets. Andrews-Vagemann Productions unknown
1982ref. 172924Universal City CA: Universal Pictures / Henson Associates 1982. Four vintage borderless matte-finish studio still photographs from the 1982 film. The first major live-action mottion picture without any human actors with characters realized by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. A young alien must try to heal a broken crystal to bring peace and order back to her home planet. Set on the fictional planet Thra shot on location in England and Scotland. 8 x 10 inches. Fine. McPadden Heavy Metal Movies. Weldon 1996. Universal Pictures / Henson Associates unknown
1971ref. 141030Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1971. Eight vintage lobby cards from the 1971 film. Two strangers meet in a chance encounter that ends in an unusual romance. Very Good plus with light age toning. and a handful of pinhole tears to each lobby card. Universal Pictures unknown
1978ref. 167893Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1978. Collection of 13 vintage studio still photographs from the 1978 film. An aging newspaper reporter falls in love with his neighbor a beautiful but sickly ballerina. Anne Ditchburn who had no prior acting experience was chosen from a pool of 400 applicants for the part. A dancer and choreographer she choreographed some of her own routines in the film. 8 x 10 inches. Generally Very Good plus one Very Good. United Artists unknown
1971ref. 161530N.p.: Sherpix 1971. Two vintage studio still photographs from the US release of the 1970 Danish film. Each photograph with a provenance stamp on the versos. A popular virginal school teacher Max has thirty days to marry in order to become headmaster and is initiated into the world of sex with the help of his students and the wife and daughter of the former headmaster. The first of the eight "Bedside Films" series directed by John Hilbard. Shot on location in Sjaelland Denmark. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Sherpix unknown
1945ref. 137348Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1945. Original pressbook for the 1945 film based on an original story by John Steinbeck and Jack Wagner. The duo received an Academy Award nomination for their work. 12.25 x 15 inches. 28 pages saddle stapled. Light fading on the front edges lightly rubbed and soiled about Near Fine overall. Paramount Pictures unknown
1938ref. 141102Hollywood: Republic Pictures 1938. Collection of five vintage studio still photographs from the 1938 film. Featuring images of Ralph Byrd Doris Weston Ward Bond and others. Written for the screen by Nathanael West. Ralph Byrd and Ward Bond play two rough and tumble truckers who agree to take a dangerous load of dynamite to a city in danger of being flooded when a nearby dam breaks. Byrd best known for his role in Republic's "Dick Tracy" series was here being groomed to play better roles for the company. Joe Kane's first non-Western feature film. Set in California. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with pinhole tears and occasional light foxing to the borders. Republic Pictures unknown
1962ref. 161514N.p.: N.p. 1962. Vintage borderless reference photograph of director Jules Dassin with actors Melina Mercouri and Anthony Perkins on the set of the 1962 film. Based on Eurypides' Ancient Greek tragedy "Hippolytus" about the wife of a wealthy shipping tycoon who falls in love with her stepson. The fourth collaboration between Dassin and Mercouri who would go on to marry in 1966. 7 x 9.25 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
1981ref. 139005Nottingham UK: Lorimar / Rank Film Distributors 1981. Original British quad poster for the 1981 US film "Night School" here under the British title "Terror Eyes." Printed in England by Lonsdale and Bartholomew. Slasher film set at an all-girl night school complete with decapitations set in Boston. Director Hughes' final film one of the 33 non-prosecuted "Video Nasty" titles a selection of censored and banned films during the 1980s in the United Kingdom. 30 x 40 inches folded as issued. A few central pinholes and faint toning else Near Fine. Lorimar / Rank Film Distributors unknown
1940ref. 145378Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1940. Three vintage photographs of director King Vidor two on the set and one with his wife contributing writer Elizabeth Hill after a day of shooting the 1940 film. Mimeo snipe manuscript annotations and a rubber stamp on the verso of each. Loosely based on Kenneth Roberts' 1937 novel of the same name. The film gives a partially fictionalized account of the St. Francis Raid a violent attack on a settlement of the Abenakis tribe seen by the perpetrators as an act of vengeance for the Abenakis many attacks on British settlers. Nominated for an Academy Award. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
1965ref. 161670N.p.: Planet Film Distributors 1965. British front-of-house card from the 1965 British film. Provenance stamp on the verso on two labels obscuring a previous provenance stamp. A secret vampire cult which has a headquarters under a graveyard in the small village of Brittany searches for human sacrifices. Shot on location in Finistere France. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing edgewear and faint toning at the extremities. Planet Film Distributors unknown
1978ref. 140217N.p.: Lo Wei Motion Picture Company 1978. Vintage Hong Kong poster for the 1978 film. A 1978 Hong Kong martial arts film starring Jackie Chan as Yi-Lang a sassy martial arts student who learns to master a once-lost style of fighting. 20 x 30 inches. Light manuscript pencil notation to the verso else Near Fine. Lo Wei Motion Picture Company unknown
