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1975ref. 166078New York: Cinerama 1975. Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1975 film showing director Andrzej Zulawski and actress Romy Schneider on the set. Printed mimeo snipe in German on the verso. Based on the 1972 novel "La Nuit americaine" by Christopher Frank. A photographer meets a failed actress who has resorted to appearing in porn films to make a living. Falling for her he borrows money to mount a production of "Richard III" and give her a role but she is torn between her love for him and her obligations to her husband. 6.5 x 7 inches trimmed irregularly. Light wear at the top left corner else Near Fine. Cinerama unknown
1975ref. 166078New York: Cinerama 1975. Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1975 film showing director Andrzej Zulawski and actress Romy Schneider on the set. Printed mimeo snipe in German on the verso. Based on the 1972 novel "La Nuit americaine" by Christopher Frank. A photographer meets a failed actress who has resorted to appearing in porn films to make a living. Falling for her he borrows money to mount a production of "Richard III" and give her a role but she is torn between her love for him and her obligations to her husband. 6.5 x 7 inches trimmed irregularly. Light wear at the top left corner else Near Fine. Cinerama unknown books
1965ref. 158490Universal City: Universal Studios 1965. Vintage reference photograph of director Norman Jewison producer Ross Hunter and actor Angie Dickinson on the set of the 1965 film. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A struggling American artist in Paris decides to fake his own death in order to increase the value of his paintings. Set in Paris. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing at the corners. Universal Studios unknown
1965ref. 158490Universal City: Universal Studios 1965. Vintage reference photograph of director Norman Jewison producer Ross Hunter and actor Angie Dickinson on the set of the 1965 film. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A struggling American artist in Paris decides to fake his own death in order to increase the value of his paintings. Set in Paris. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing at the corners. Universal Studios unknown books
1960ref. 144085Paris: Zebra Films / Cineriz 1960. Original oversize program for the 1960 Italian here under the original title. Illustrated in red with black-and-white stills from the film. Starring actress Signoret is prominently featured looking pensive or embracing costar Mastroianni and in stunning group images with her female costars. Also included is an original press packet detailing film credits a synopsis and brief star biographies. Based on an original screenplay about the 1958 Merlin Law making brothels illegal in Italy. Adua Signoret and her three friends are prostitutes whose brothel in Rome is shut down. Adua convinces them to pool their savings to open a restaurant to generate a living instead of returning to prostitution. Their permit is rejected because of their lurid history but a former client agrees to buy the building and hire them to run a brothel fronting as a restaurant charging them rent. The restaurant is ironically successful and Adua even romances Piero Mastroianni but her landlord's excessive rent finally vanquishes her hopes for a brighter future. She holds her ground against the man but no moral deed is without consequences in the underworld and she is last seen as her destitute former self. Petrangeli also directed "She Wolf" 1953 Visconti's "Ossessione" 1943 assistant director and screenwriter and Rossellini's "Europe '51" 1952 second assistant director; he was a prolific filmmaker in the Commedia all'italiana and died while shooting his last film "How When and with Whom" 1969. Program 12.5 x 13.5 inches saddle-stapled 4 card stock leaves. Very Good with a heavy vertical crease and foxing. Press packet mimeograph on white stock corner-stapled 7 leaves Very Good plus. Zebra Films / Cineriz unknown
1960ref. 144085Paris: Zebra Films / Cineriz 1960. Original oversize program for the 1960 Italian here under the original title. Illustrated in red with black-and-white stills from the film. Starring actress Signoret is prominently featured looking pensive or embracing costar Mastroianni and in stunning group images with her female costars. Also included is an original press packet detailing film credits a synopsis and brief star biographies. Based on an original screenplay about the 1958 Merlin Law making brothels illegal in Italy. Adua Signoret and her three friends are prostitutes whose brothel in Rome is shut down. Adua convinces them to pool their savings to open a restaurant to generate a living instead of returning to prostitution. Their permit is rejected because of their lurid history but a former client agrees to buy the building and hire them to run a brothel fronting as a restaurant charging them rent. The restaurant is ironically successful and Adua even romances Piero Mastroianni but her landlord's excessive rent finally vanquishes her hopes for a brighter future. She holds her ground against the man but no moral deed is without consequences in the underworld and she is last seen as her destitute former self. Petrangeli also directed "She Wolf" 1953 Visconti's "Ossessione" 1943 assistant director and screenwriter and Rossellini's "Europe '51" 1952 second assistant director; he was a prolific filmmaker in the Commedia all'italiana and died while shooting his last film "How When and with Whom" 1969. Program 12.5 x 13.5 inches saddle-stapled 4 card stock leaves. Very Good with a heavy vertical crease and foxing. Press packet mimeograph on white stock corner-stapled 7 leaves Very Good plus. Zebra Films / Cineriz unknown books
1964ref. 162031N.p.: N.p. 1964. Four vintage studio still photographs from the 1964 film. Three photographs with provenance stamps on the versos. A woman travels to Manhattan seeking to become a nude model. Shot on location in New York City. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus. N.p. unknown
1964ref. 162031N.p.: N.p. 1964. Four vintage studio still photographs from the 1964 film. Three photographs with provenance stamps on the versos. A woman travels to Manhattan seeking to become a nude model. Shot on location in New York City. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus. N.p. unknown books
1987ref. 147105Arzo Switzerland: Al Castello 1987. Draft script for the 1987 film. Text in German. A romance develops between a German actor and a Japanese student. Director Beat Kuert was best known for "Eine Frau fur Alfie" 1989 and for a documentary series focusing on contemporary architects including Herzog and de Meuron Jean Nouvel and Luigi Snozzi. Set and shot on location in Zurich and Cantone Ticino Switzerland and Kyoto and Osaka Japan. Clear mylar front wrapper black rear wrapper. Title page present with credits for screenwriter ADOLF MUSCHG. 74 leaves with last page of text numbered 73. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus with perfect binding. Al Castello unknown
1987ref. 147105Arzo Switzerland: Al Castello 1987. Draft script for the 1987 film. Text in German. A romance develops between a German actor and a Japanese student. Director Beat Kuert was best known for "Eine Frau fur Alfie" 1989 and for a documentary series focusing on contemporary architects including Herzog and de Meuron Jean Nouvel and Luigi Snozzi. Set and shot on location in Zurich and Cantone Ticino Switzerland and Kyoto and Osaka Japan. Clear mylar front wrapper black rear wrapper. Title page present with credits for screenwriter ADOLF MUSCHG. 74 leaves with last page of text numbered 73. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus with perfect binding. Al Castello unknown books
1976ref. 147447Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1976. Vintage photograph on the set of the 1976 film showing director Bernardo Bertolucci giving instructions to actors Robert De Niro Gerard Depardieu and Romolo Valli. Director Bernardo Bertolucci's epic film was a gargantuan undertaking requiring the resources of three European countries and a trio of American movie studios. Set in the small town of Parma the film follows two best friends born in 1901 whose lives diverge drastically as a result of their class differences and the rise of Fascism in Italy. Set in Parma Italy shot on location in Rome Lombardia and Campagnia Italy. 6 x 4 inches. Near Fine. Eureka 135. Olive Films 345. Paramount Pictures unknown
1976ref. 147447Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1976. Vintage photograph on the set of the 1976 film showing director Bernardo Bertolucci giving instructions to actors Robert De Niro Gerard Depardieu and Romolo Valli. Director Bernardo Bertolucci's epic film was a gargantuan undertaking requiring the resources of three European countries and a trio of American movie studios. Set in the small town of Parma the film follows two best friends born in 1901 whose lives diverge drastically as a result of their class differences and the rise of Fascism in Italy. Set in Parma Italy shot on location in Rome Lombardia and Campagnia Italy. 6 x 4 inches. Near Fine. Eureka 135. Olive Films 345. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1956ref. 158429N.p.: N.p. 1956. Third Draft script for the circa 1956 television episode. Copy belonging to child actor Johnny Crawford with his character's name on the front wrapper and his annotations in manuscript pencil and ink throughout. Two young boys befriend the new kid at their school in spite of their aunt's belief that the child is a bad influence. No information about this series is available on IMDB. Housed in a brown card folder with a label noting the script title affixed to the front. Blue titled wrappers. Title page present dated 10/5/56 noted as 3rd Draft with credit for screenwriter Betty Luerssen. 29 leaves with last page of text numbered 28. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with two gold brads. N.p. unknown
1956ref. 158429N.p.: N.p. 1956. Third Draft script for the circa 1956 television episode. Copy belonging to child actor Johnny Crawford with his character's name on the front wrapper and his annotations in manuscript pencil and ink throughout. Two young boys befriend the new kid at their school in spite of their aunt's belief that the child is a bad influence. No information about this series is available on IMDB. Housed in a brown card folder with a label noting the script title affixed to the front. Blue titled wrappers. Title page present dated 10/5/56 noted as 3rd Draft with credit for screenwriter Betty Luerssen. 29 leaves with last page of text numbered 28. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1981ref. 147193N.p.: N.p. 1981. Draft script for the 1981 Spanish-American film here under the working title "Bloody Mary." Laid in with the script is a typed letter from casting agent Paul Kohner to producer John R. Pepper returning the script. Text in English. A disquieting satire of Catholicism in the late 20th century from noted Spanish director Bigas Luna wherein a Texan televangelist in need of a new miracle guest for his show travels to Italy to bring back a woman who suffers from stigmata-a rare medical condition which causes the hands and feet to bleed in the same places where Jesus Christ was nailed to the cross. Set in Italy and Austin Texas shot on location in Barcelona Texas and Los Angeles. White non-standard titled wrappers. Title page present rubber-stamped copy No. 19 with credits for director Bigas Luna. 108 leaves with last page of text numbered 109. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus with light rust on the front wrapper and first leaf likely from a staple with a white Velo binding. N.p. unknown
1981ref. 147193N.p.: N.p. 1981. Draft script for the 1981 Spanish-American film here under the working title "Bloody Mary." Laid in with the script is a typed letter from casting agent Paul Kohner to producer John R. Pepper returning the script. Text in English. A disquieting satire of Catholicism in the late 20th century from noted Spanish director Bigas Luna wherein a Texan televangelist in need of a new miracle guest for his show travels to Italy to bring back a woman who suffers from stigmata-a rare medical condition which causes the hands and feet to bleed in the same places where Jesus Christ was nailed to the cross. Set in Italy and Austin Texas shot on location in Barcelona Texas and Los Angeles. White non-standard titled wrappers. Title page present rubber-stamped copy No. 19 with credits for director Bigas Luna. 108 leaves with last page of text numbered 109. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus with light rust on the front wrapper and first leaf likely from a staple with a white Velo binding. N.p. unknown books
1970ref. 167480Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1970. Final Draft script for Season 2 Episode 25 of the 1969-1971 television series. Copy belonging to actor Jack Naughton with his annotations in manuscript ink on two leaves denoting dialogue. Laid in with the script is a single-page call sheet dated September 30 1970. Not to be confused with the 1984-1992 sitcom "The Cosby Show." The two-season series followed a beleaguered gym teacher at an inner-city high school in Los Angeles. In this episode an eccentric millionaire enlists the teacher's help in reliving his youth by creating a life-size replica of his childhood neighborhood. Originally aired on March 14 1971 on NBC. Set and shot on location in Los Angeles. Light green titled wrappers noted as FINAL DRAFT and production No. 17088 on the front wrapper. Title page present dated September 23 1970 noted as FINAL DRAFT with credit for screenwriter Art Wallace. 37 leaves with last page of text numbered 36. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with two gold brads. Warner Brothers unknown
1970ref. 167480Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1970. Final Draft script for Season 2 Episode 25 of the 1969-1971 television series. Copy belonging to actor Jack Naughton with his annotations in manuscript ink on two leaves denoting dialogue. Laid in with the script is a single-page call sheet dated September 30 1970. Not to be confused with the 1984-1992 sitcom "The Cosby Show." The two-season series followed a beleaguered gym teacher at an inner-city high school in Los Angeles. In this episode an eccentric millionaire enlists the teacher's help in reliving his youth by creating a life-size replica of his childhood neighborhood. Originally aired on March 14 1971 on NBC. Set and shot on location in Los Angeles. Light green titled wrappers noted as FINAL DRAFT and production No. 17088 on the front wrapper. Title page present dated September 23 1970 noted as FINAL DRAFT with credit for screenwriter Art Wallace. 37 leaves with last page of text numbered 36. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with two gold brads. Warner Brothers unknown books
1991ref. 146863Munich: Radiant Film 1991. Agency Draft script for the 1991 film here seen under its original title "Du Bist Marriott" or "The Plastic Nightmare." Text in German. Based on Richard Neely's 1971 novel "The Plastic Nightmare." A man emerges from a bloody car accident with amnesia and begins to suspect foul play as he delves further into the details of the crash. Director Wolfgang Petersen was best known for directing the Academy Award-winning World War II epic "Das Boot" 1982 and for the thrillers "In the Line of Fire" 1993 "Outbreak" 1995 and "Air Force One" 1997. Set in northern California shot on location in Oregon and California. Clear Mylar front wrapper with an orange rear wrapper. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Wolfgang Petersen and novelist Richard Neely. 125 leaves with last page of text numbered 123. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus with a silver prong binding. Radiant Film unknown
1991ref. 146863Munich: Radiant Film 1991. Agency Draft script for the 1991 film here seen under its original title "Du Bist Marriott" or "The Plastic Nightmare." Text in German. Based on Richard Neely's 1971 novel "The Plastic Nightmare." A man emerges from a bloody car accident with amnesia and begins to suspect foul play as he delves further into the details of the crash. Director Wolfgang Petersen was best known for directing the Academy Award-winning World War II epic "Das Boot" 1982 and for the thrillers "In the Line of Fire" 1993 "Outbreak" 1995 and "Air Force One" 1997. Set in northern California shot on location in Oregon and California. Clear Mylar front wrapper with an orange rear wrapper. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Wolfgang Petersen and novelist Richard Neely. 125 leaves with last page of text numbered 123. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus with a silver prong binding. Radiant Film unknown books
1975ref. 100266La Quinta California April 23 1975. 1975. Fine. - Over 70 words typed on his 10-1/2 inch high by 7-1/4 inch wide embossed personal stationery. Frank Capra thanks the recipient for his "cheery letter with so many button-popping comments about my book and films. They are as welcome as heady wine." The book to which he refers is his autobiography "The Name Above the Title: An Autobiography" published in 1971. He goes on to write that "It was particularly delightful to hear that you are so knowledgeable about the Bell Science Series. Those films are my own personal pets." Signed in full "Frank Capra". Folded for mailing else fine. The Italian-American film director Frank Capra 1897-1991 won 3 Oscars for Best Director. Among his films are "It Happened One Night" "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and "It's a Wonderful Life". The Bell Science Series consisted of nine television specials made for the AT&T Corporation and were initially broadcast between 1956 and 1964. Frank Capra produced and wrote the first 4 films of the series from 1952 to 1956. La Quinta, California, April 23, 1975.
1923ref. 167801Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1923. Vintage program for the 1923 silent film. A wildly popular two-part Christian epic beginning with a retelling of the Book of Exodus and closing with a modern story of two brothers in the 1920s and their relationship to the Ten Commandments. Nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture. 9 x 12 inches. 17 leaves printed on rectos and versos. Pages Very Good wrappers Good only with an owner name on the front wrapper and moderate wear along the spine. Side-stapled. Paramount Pictures unknown
1923ref. 167801Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1923. Vintage program for the 1923 silent film. A wildly popular two-part Christian epic beginning with a retelling of the Book of Exodus and closing with a modern story of two brothers in the 1920s and their relationship to the Ten Commandments. Nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture. 9 x 12 inches. 17 leaves printed on rectos and versos. Pages Very Good wrappers Good only with an owner name on the front wrapper and moderate wear along the spine. Side-stapled. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1956ref. 158433N.p.: Passing Parade Films 1956. Draft script for the twelfth episode of season two of the 1956-1958 anthology television series. Copy belonging to child actor Johnny Crawford with his annotations on the front wrapper. A French immigrant arrives in California to cash in on the gold rush but discovers more money can be made by planting orchards. Originally aired on December 9 1956 on CBS. Housed in a brown card folder with a label noting the script title affixed to the front. Beige titled wrappers dated September 4 1956 noted as production No. 9588. Title page present noted as production No. 9588 with credit for screenwriter Joseph Landon. 35 leaves with last page of text numbered 33. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Good with moderate dampstaining and soil overall wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Passing Parade Films unknown
1956ref. 158433N.p.: Passing Parade Films 1956. Draft script for the twelfth episode of season two of the 1956-1958 anthology television series. Copy belonging to child actor Johnny Crawford with his annotations on the front wrapper. A French immigrant arrives in California to cash in on the gold rush but discovers more money can be made by planting orchards. Originally aired on December 9 1956 on CBS. Housed in a brown card folder with a label noting the script title affixed to the front. Beige titled wrappers dated September 4 1956 noted as production No. 9588. Title page present noted as production No. 9588 with credit for screenwriter Joseph Landon. 35 leaves with last page of text numbered 33. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Good with moderate dampstaining and soil overall wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Passing Parade Films unknown books
