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1975ref. 140691Los Angeles: Hollywood Television Theatre 1975. First Draft script for an unproduced film. With a few annotations in manuscript pencil. Based on Ibsen's 1892 play considered one of his most revealing works about Halvard Solness a master builder who returns to his hometown to construct a church with a towering steeple. Iit is revealed Solness has a great fear of heights. Yet he climbs the steeple for the grand unveiling of the building only to fall to his death. Edward Bond was an English writer and director famous for his many plays which lead to the end of theater censorship in the UK including "Saved" 1965. Though not wholly concerned with cinema he produced several screenplays in his life including an adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's "Laughter in the Dark" 1968. Set in Europe 1900. Red titled wrappers noted as First Draft on the front wrapper dated May 13 1975 with credits for screenwriter Edward Bond and playwright Henrik Ibsen. Title page present dated May 13 1975 noted as First Draft with credits for playwright Ibsen and screenwriter Bond. 106 leaves with last page of text numbered 101. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads. Hollywood Television Theatre unknown books
1962ref. 142777Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1962. Collection of 12 vintage promotional photographs from the 1962 film. Based on the 1934 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The tables are turned when a psychiatrist Jason Robards who marries a patient Jennifer Jones becomes more and more dependent on her as she regains her strength. David O. Selznick had originally intended the film as a vehicle for his wife Jennifer Jones but financial difficulties forced Selznick to sell the property though he was still able to guarantee a role for Jones. Director Henry King's last film nominated for an Academy Award. Set in Switzerland and on the French Riviera shot on location in France Italy and Switzerland. 8 x 10 inches. All photos in Near Fine or better condition. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
1962ref. 142777Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1962. Collection of 12 vintage promotional photographs from the 1962 film. Based on the 1934 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The tables are turned when a psychiatrist Jason Robards who marries a patient Jennifer Jones becomes more and more dependent on her as she regains her strength. David O. Selznick had originally intended the film as a vehicle for his wife Jennifer Jones but financial difficulties forced Selznick to sell the property though he was still able to guarantee a role for Jones. Director Henry King's last film nominated for an Academy Award. Set in Switzerland and on the French Riviera shot on location in France Italy and Switzerland. 8 x 10 inches. All photos in Near Fine or better condition. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1960ref. 145447US: Le-Sac Productions 1960. Collection of 20 vintage studio still photographs from the 1960 film. One still with numerical annotations in manuscript pencil on the verso. Starring actor Ericson is prominently featured in the collection engaged in action romance and brandishing a Tommy gun. One photo from the set shown. Please inquire to see others. Based on real-life bank-robber Floyd 1904-1934 and recalling the hard-boiled gangster noirs of the 1930s. Bent on revenge Floyd Ericson goes on a crime spree with an unfortunate end. The first of eight biopics other adaptations include Bob Peterson in "The FBI Story" 1959 Robert Conrad in "Young Dillinger" 1965 and Martin Sheen in the TV movie "The Story of Pretty Boy Floyd" 1974. 8 x 10 inches short white borders. Very Good overall with light curling and toning several moderately toned and with pinholes small bruises and creases. Le-Sac Productions unknown
1960ref. 145447US: Le-Sac Productions 1960. Collection of 20 vintage studio still photographs from the 1960 film. One still with numerical annotations in manuscript pencil on the verso. Starring actor Ericson is prominently featured in the collection engaged in action romance and brandishing a Tommy gun. One photo from the set shown. Please inquire to see others. Based on real-life bank-robber Floyd 1904-1934 and recalling the hard-boiled gangster noirs of the 1930s. Bent on revenge Floyd Ericson goes on a crime spree with an unfortunate end. The first of eight biopics other adaptations include Bob Peterson in "The FBI Story" 1959 Robert Conrad in "Young Dillinger" 1965 and Martin Sheen in the TV movie "The Story of Pretty Boy Floyd" 1974. 8 x 10 inches short white borders. Very Good overall with light curling and toning several moderately toned and with pinholes small bruises and creases. Le-Sac Productions unknown books
1970ref. 141642Vienna: N.p. 1970. Treatment script for an unproduced film. Text in German. Based on Herman Hesse's last full-length novel "Das Glasperlenspiel" or "The Glass Bead Game" published in 1943. Years into the future a class of intellectuals is concerned only with running boys' boarding schools and playing the Glass Bead Game which involves a sophisticated synthesis of arts science and culture in order to excel. Hesse's novel was published in Switzerland because German government officials considered it a critique of the Nazi regime. Title page present noted as Treatment with credits for author Herman Hesse and screenwriter Dr. Titus Leber. 26 leaves with last leaf of text numbered 25. Xerographic duplication. Pages Near Fine housed in a Near Fine orange prong binder with clear front wrapper. Text in German. N.p. unknown
1970ref. 141642Vienna: N.p. 1970. Treatment script for an unproduced film. Text in German. Based on Herman Hesse's last full-length novel "Das Glasperlenspiel" or "The Glass Bead Game" published in 1943. Years into the future a class of intellectuals is concerned only with running boys' boarding schools and playing the Glass Bead Game which involves a sophisticated synthesis of arts science and culture in order to excel. Hesse's novel was published in Switzerland because German government officials considered it a critique of the Nazi regime. Title page present noted as Treatment with credits for author Herman Hesse and screenwriter Dr. Titus Leber. 26 leaves with last leaf of text numbered 25. Xerographic duplication. Pages Near Fine housed in a Near Fine orange prong binder with clear front wrapper. Text in German. N.p. unknown books
1960ref. 154454Stockholm: Svensk Filmindustri SF 1960. Vintage program for the French release of the 1960 Swedish film. Text and titles in French. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and nominated for the Palme d'Or with director Ingmar Bergman receiving a Special Mention at Cannes. 6.5 x 9.5 inches. 18 pages. Near Fine in lightly rubbed saddle stapled wrappers. Svensk Filmindustri [SF] unknown
1960ref. 154454Stockholm: Svensk Filmindustri SF 1960. Vintage program for the French release of the 1960 Swedish film. Text and titles in French. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and nominated for the Palme d'Or with director Ingmar Bergman receiving a Special Mention at Cannes. 6.5 x 9.5 inches. 18 pages. Near Fine in lightly rubbed saddle stapled wrappers. Svensk Filmindustri [SF] unknown books
1965ref. 145917Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1965. Vintage photograph from the set of the 1965 film. Mimeo snipe and Tony Crawley stamp on verso. A young Julie Christie sunning herself on the set of "Young Cassidy." Biographical drama based upon the life of playwright Sean O'Casey John Cassidy Taylor in the film. Following the 1911 protest against British rule in Ireland a young laborer-turned-playwrite combats the regime with his artistic practice. John Ford was originally slated to direct but fell ill early in the shooting. Set in and shot on location in Ireland and England. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good Plus some light corner creasing and edgewear. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
1965ref. 145917Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1965. Vintage photograph from the set of the 1965 film. Mimeo snipe and Tony Crawley stamp on verso. A young Julie Christie sunning herself on the set of "Young Cassidy." Biographical drama based upon the life of playwright Sean O'Casey John Cassidy Taylor in the film. Following the 1911 protest against British rule in Ireland a young laborer-turned-playwrite combats the regime with his artistic practice. John Ford was originally slated to direct but fell ill early in the shooting. Set in and shot on location in Ireland and England. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good Plus some light corner creasing and edgewear. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
1974ref. 142784Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1974. Six vintage promotional photographs from the 1974 film. Xerographically reproduced snipe tipped on to the verso of all but one photograph and with rubber stamp to the verso of three photos as well. The 1974 adaptation of Fitzgerald's classic 1925 novel has been praised for its lavish costumes and decadent set design. Coupled with an all star cast and a screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola Jack Clayton's film has cemented its place in cinema history. Winner of two Academy Awards. Shot on location in New York England and Rhode Island. 8 x 10 inches. All photos in Near Fine or better condition with snipe unattached from the verso of two photos. Paramount Pictures unknown
1974ref. 142784Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1974. Six vintage promotional photographs from the 1974 film. Xerographically reproduced snipe tipped on to the verso of all but one photograph and with rubber stamp to the verso of three photos as well. The 1974 adaptation of Fitzgerald's classic 1925 novel has been praised for its lavish costumes and decadent set design. Coupled with an all star cast and a screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola Jack Clayton's film has cemented its place in cinema history. Winner of two Academy Awards. Shot on location in New York England and Rhode Island. 8 x 10 inches. All photos in Near Fine or better condition with snipe unattached from the verso of two photos. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1981ref. 161079Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1981. Vintage borderless studio still photograph taken on the set of the 1981 film showing director Bob Rafelson actors Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange cinematographer Sven Nykvist and other crew members gathered around a monitor. Partial provenance label and annotations in manuscript ink on the verso. Based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain. One of the gems of late 1970s cinema along with "The Verdict" that brought writer David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. 9.75 x 8 inches. Very Good plus. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. Paramount Pictures unknown
1981ref. 161079Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1981. Vintage borderless studio still photograph taken on the set of the 1981 film showing director Bob Rafelson actors Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange cinematographer Sven Nykvist and other crew members gathered around a monitor. Partial provenance label and annotations in manuscript ink on the verso. Based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain. One of the gems of late 1970s cinema along with "The Verdict" that brought writer David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. 9.75 x 8 inches. Very Good plus. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1984ref. 145127Neuilly-sur-Seine France: Gaumont 1984. Vintage borderless photograph of director Jacques Rivette and actors Geraldine Chaplin and Facundo Bo on the set of the 1984 film. Fiction and reality begin to mix when a theatre troupe begins to rehearse a play in a mysterious mansion. 7 x 4.5 inches. Near Fine. Gaumont unknown
1984ref. 145127Neuilly-sur-Seine France: Gaumont 1984. Vintage borderless photograph of director Jacques Rivette and actors Geraldine Chaplin and Facundo Bo on the set of the 1984 film. Fiction and reality begin to mix when a theatre troupe begins to rehearse a play in a mysterious mansion. 7 x 4.5 inches. Near Fine. Gaumont unknown books
1984ref. 141244N.p.: N.p. 1984. Two Draft scripts for an unproduced television film. A two-part biopic about wealthy businessman and newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst with particular focus on his less-than-savory journalistic practices. Set in New York. Part 1: White untitled wrappers. Title page present dated January 1984 with credits for screenwriter James Costigan. 119 leaves with last page of text numbered 117. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Part 2: White untitled wrappers. Title page present dated February 1984 with credits for screenwriter James Costigan. 107 leaves with last page of text numbered 105. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
1984ref. 141244N.p.: N.p. 1984. Two Draft scripts for an unproduced television film. A two-part biopic about wealthy businessman and newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst with particular focus on his less-than-savory journalistic practices. Set in New York. Part 1: White untitled wrappers. Title page present dated January 1984 with credits for screenwriter James Costigan. 119 leaves with last page of text numbered 117. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Part 2: White untitled wrappers. Title page present dated February 1984 with credits for screenwriter James Costigan. 107 leaves with last page of text numbered 105. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1952ref. 151256Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1952. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1952 film showing actress Shelley Winters. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. While waiting for a delayed flight from Chicago to Los Angeles a lawyer meets three fellow travelers all of whom have painful conversations waiting for them in California. The plane crashes and the lawyer is one of the few survivors compelling him to contact the families of the three travelers he met before their untimely deaths. Set in Chicago and Los Angeles. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with a short closed tear at the bottom edge. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
1952ref. 151256Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1952. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1952 film showing actress Shelley Winters. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. While waiting for a delayed flight from Chicago to Los Angeles a lawyer meets three fellow travelers all of whom have painful conversations waiting for them in California. The plane crashes and the lawyer is one of the few survivors compelling him to contact the families of the three travelers he met before their untimely deaths. Set in Chicago and Los Angeles. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with a short closed tear at the bottom edge. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1956ref. 144442Paris: Cinedis 1956. Original borderless single weight still photograph from the 1956 French-Italian film. Bergman and Marais enjoy a moment sharply dressed. Numerical notation in manuscript pencil and a rubber-stamp crediting starring actors director and French film title on the verso. One of director Renoir's final films a turn of the century romantic comedy about Polish princess Elena Bergman and various men of military rank in pre-WWI Paris. Shot on location throughout France. 7 x 9.25 inches. Very Good plus with pinholes and brief creases at the corners and a faint dampstain. Criterion Collection 244. Godard Histoire du cinema. Rosenbaum 1000. Cinedis unknown
1936ref. 145854Paris: Films Albatros 1936. Vintage oversize double weight French studio still photograph from the 1936 film. Notations listing other French films in manuscript ink on verso and with a negative-printed credit for photographer Roger Forster at the bottom left corner of the recto. Winner of 1936's Louis Delluc Prize the first year the prize was awarded Renoir's film is based on a Maxim Gorky play depicting life in a flophouse centering on a bankrupted Baron Louis Jouvet a thief Jean Gabin his two lovers and the landlord. Akira Kurosawa also adapted Gorky's play in 1957 as . Renoir's adaptation not nearly as bleak as Gorky's play maintains a warm humanity but in the case of Kurosawa the setting is changed to Edo period Japan and the story remains faithfully grim. Set in Russia shot on location in France. 9 x 11.75 inches. Very Good plus light edgewear creases and pinholes at corners. Scorsese My Voyage to Italy. Criterion Collection 239. Films Albatros unknown
1956ref. 144442Paris: Cinedis 1956. Original borderless single weight still photograph from the 1956 French-Italian film. Bergman and Marais enjoy a moment sharply dressed. Numerical notation in manuscript pencil and a rubber-stamp crediting starring actors director and French film title on the verso. One of director Renoir's final films a turn of the century romantic comedy about Polish princess Elena Bergman and various men of military rank in pre-WWI Paris. Shot on location throughout France. 7 x 9.25 inches. Very Good plus with pinholes and brief creases at the corners and a faint dampstain. Criterion Collection 244. Godard Histoire du cinema. Rosenbaum 1000. Cinedis unknown books
1936ref. 145854Paris: Films Albatros 1936. Vintage oversize double weight French studio still photograph from the 1936 film. Notations listing other French films in manuscript ink on verso and with a negative-printed credit for photographer Roger Forster at the bottom left corner of the recto. Winner of 1936's Louis Delluc Prize the first year the prize was awarded Renoir's film is based on a Maxim Gorky play depicting life in a flophouse centering on a bankrupted Baron Louis Jouvet a thief Jean Gabin his two lovers and the landlord. Akira Kurosawa also adapted Gorky's play in 1957 as . Renoir's adaptation not nearly as bleak as Gorky's play maintains a warm humanity but in the case of Kurosawa the setting is changed to Edo period Japan and the story remains faithfully grim. Set in Russia shot on location in France. 9 x 11.75 inches. Very Good plus light edgewear creases and pinholes at corners. Scorsese My Voyage to Italy. Criterion Collection 239. Films Albatros unknown books
