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1970ref. 171748Paris: Valoria Films 1970. Vintage borderless composite reference photograph from the 1970 film the top image showing François Truffaut examining his ankle and shoe the bottom image showing Jean-Pierre Leaud doing the same. Stamp specific to the film's French release on the verso along with provenance stamps and layout annotations in manuscript pencil. The penultimate film in François Truffaut's five-film series about the character Antoine Doinel. In this entry Doinel and his wife are expecting their first child when he begins an affair with a woman he meets in a business meeting at his new job. Shot on location in Paris. 5 x 7 inches. Very Good plus. Criterion Collection 187. Valoria Films unknown books
1960ref. 149354Paris: Balzac 1960. Three vintage borderless reference photographs from the set of the 1960 French film showing director Jean-Pierre Mocky actors Juliette Mayniel Jean Kosta and other members of the cast and crew. With numbered stamps on the verso. A husband and wife decide to separate when they realize their relationship lacks sexual excitement after three years together. Shot on location in France. 6.75 x 5.5 inches. About Near Fine. Balzac unknown books
1978ref. 149428Los Angeles: Cinema Shares International 1978. Vintage borderless matte reference photograph from the 1977 film. With a printed mimeo snipe on the verso along with a provenance stamp. An exploitative horror film late on the coattails of cautionary drug movies of the 1960s about a string of violent murders in Los Angeles linked to a dangerous LSD strain called "Blue Sunshine." Set and shot on location in Los Angeles. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Thrower Nightmare USA. Cinema Shares International unknown
1978ref. 149428Los Angeles: Cinema Shares International 1978. Vintage borderless matte reference photograph from the 1977 film. With a printed mimeo snipe on the verso along with a provenance stamp. An exploitative horror film late on the coattails of cautionary drug movies of the 1960s about a string of violent murders in Los Angeles linked to a dangerous LSD strain called "Blue Sunshine." Set and shot on location in Los Angeles. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Thrower Nightmare USA. Cinema Shares International unknown books
1951ref. 149617N.p.: N.p. 1951. Vintage reference photograph of Maxwell Reed from the 1951 British film noir. Provenance stamp on the verso. Molly Natasha Parry a young actress is witness to a double murder by "The Dark Man" Reed and is stalked by the killer. Inspector Viner Edward Underdown assigned to the murders develops romantic feelings for Molly. Shot on location in Sussex and East Sussex England. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Grant UK. Selby UK. Spicer UK. N.p. unknown
1951ref. 149617N.p.: N.p. 1951. Vintage reference photograph of Maxwell Reed from the 1951 British film noir. Provenance stamp on the verso. Molly Natasha Parry a young actress is witness to a double murder by "The Dark Man" Reed and is stalked by the killer. Inspector Viner Edward Underdown assigned to the murders develops romantic feelings for Molly. Shot on location in Sussex and East Sussex England. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Grant UK. Selby UK. Spicer UK. N.p. unknown books
1984ref. 146940N.p.: N.p. 1984. First Draft script for the 1985 film. Text in English. Based on the 1960 German novel wherein a crew of bored sailors stationed on a floating lighthouse must suddenly fight to defend their vessel from a criminal trio seeking to overtake the ship. An early draft of the script written seven years before the film's release. Set and shot on location in Germany. Navy untitled wrappers. Title page present dated August 27 1984 noted as first draft with credits for screenwriter David Taylor and novelist Siegfried Lenz. 115 leaves with last page of text numbered 114. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus with slight yapping to the fore edge of the rear wrapper bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
1984ref. 146940N.p.: N.p. 1984. First Draft script for the 1985 film. Text in English. Based on the 1960 German novel wherein a crew of bored sailors stationed on a floating lighthouse must suddenly fight to defend their vessel from a criminal trio seeking to overtake the ship. An early draft of the script written seven years before the film's release. Set and shot on location in Germany. Navy untitled wrappers. Title page present dated August 27 1984 noted as first draft with credits for screenwriter David Taylor and novelist Siegfried Lenz. 115 leaves with last page of text numbered 114. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus with slight yapping to the fore edge of the rear wrapper bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1981ref. 170362London: ITC Films 1981. Vintage reference photograph from the 1981 film showing actress Jessica Lange. Mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain. Along with "The Verdict" a film 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. 8 x 10 inches. Fine. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. ITC Films unknown
1981ref. 170362London: ITC Films 1981. Vintage reference photograph from the 1981 film showing actress Jessica Lange. Mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain. Along with "The Verdict" a film 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. 8 x 10 inches. Fine. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. ITC Films unknown books
1991ref. 149341Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1991. Vintage reference photograph of director-screenwriters Joel and Ethan Coen and actor John Turturro having a conversation between takes on the set of the 1991 film. One of the more ambitious films in the Coen brothers' oeuvre a nuanced comedy about Hollywood success and the interaction between intellectuals and "the common man." Based largely on the experiences of playwright and erstwhile screenwriter Clifford Odets. Winner of the Palme d'Or Best Actor and Best Director awards at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival and nominated for three Academy Awards in 1992. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Grant US. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
1991ref. 149341Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1991. Vintage reference photograph of director-screenwriters Joel and Ethan Coen and actor John Turturro having a conversation between takes on the set of the 1991 film. One of the more ambitious films in the Coen brothers' oeuvre a nuanced comedy about Hollywood success and the interaction between intellectuals and "the common man." Based largely on the experiences of playwright and erstwhile screenwriter Clifford Odets. Winner of the Palme d'Or Best Actor and Best Director awards at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival and nominated for three Academy Awards in 1992. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Grant US. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1970ref. 141036N.p.: Faces Music 1970. Original borderless photograph of John Cassavetes behind the camera on the set of the 1970 film. "Husbands" was personal to Cassavetes who was struggling with the recent loss of his 30 year old brother. The film follows three middle aged men all very close in the aftermath of the death of their friend. Shot on location in England and New York. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Faces Music unknown
1970ref. 141036N.p.: Faces Music 1970. Original borderless photograph of John Cassavetes behind the camera on the set of the 1970 film. "Husbands" was personal to Cassavetes who was struggling with the recent loss of his 30 year old brother. The film follows three middle aged men all very close in the aftermath of the death of their friend. Shot on location in England and New York. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Faces Music unknown books
1944ref. 130722Los Angeles: Republic Pictures 1944. Shooting Script for the 1944 film. A thriller completely dominated by the formidable Stephanie Bachelor. The statuesque sophisticated Republic leading lady is cast as Muriel the scheming widow of the fabulously wealthy Hartford Chaney 3rd. Muriel's husband has disappearance under mysterious circumstances freeing her to marry her playboy paramour Frederick St. Clair George Meeker. Hal Erickson AllMovie Goldenrod titled wrappers with the original title written in manuscript ink and changed in manuscript pencil noted as Shooting Script on the front wrapper as production No. 1258 dated April 4 1944. 77 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Republic Pictures unknown
1944ref. 130722Los Angeles: Republic Pictures 1944. Shooting Script for the 1944 film. A thriller completely dominated by the formidable Stephanie Bachelor. The statuesque sophisticated Republic leading lady is cast as Muriel the scheming widow of the fabulously wealthy Hartford Chaney 3rd. Muriel's husband has disappearance under mysterious circumstances freeing her to marry her playboy paramour Frederick St. Clair George Meeker. Hal Erickson AllMovie Goldenrod titled wrappers with the original title written in manuscript ink and changed in manuscript pencil noted as Shooting Script on the front wrapper as production No. 1258 dated April 4 1944. 77 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Republic Pictures unknown books
1963ref. 170360N.p.: Joel Productions 1963. Vintage reference photograph from the set of the 1964 film showing a camera crew on a truck bed capturing a location shot near the Preakness race track in northwestern Baltimore City. A Cold War political thriller about an attempted coup in the US government based on the 1962 novel by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II. Although the Pentagon expressed a dislike for the film President John F. Kennedy was encouraging even assisting in its production by arranging a visit to his home in Hyannis Port when the crew needed to shoot outside the White House. Shot on location in Arizona California Virginia Washington DC and Paris. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Joel Productions unknown
1963ref. 170360N.p.: Joel Productions 1963. Vintage reference photograph from the set of the 1964 film showing a camera crew on a truck bed capturing a location shot near the Preakness race track in northwestern Baltimore City. A Cold War political thriller about an attempted coup in the US government based on the 1962 novel by Fletcher Knebel and Charles W. Bailey II. Although the Pentagon expressed a dislike for the film President John F. Kennedy was encouraging even assisting in its production by arranging a visit to his home in Hyannis Port when the crew needed to shoot outside the White House. Shot on location in Arizona California Virginia Washington DC and Paris. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Joel Productions unknown books
1967ref. 146774N.p.: Warner Brothers / Seven Arts 1967. Collection of 34 vintage studio still photographs from the 1967 film. John Huston's lurid and campy adaptation of Carson McCuller's 1941 novel. A melodrama of lust infidelity repressed homosexuality self mutilation suicide and murder with a spectacular cast: Elizabeth Taylor Marlon Brando Brian Keith Julie Harris and Robert Forster. Shot on location in New York and Lazio Italy. 29 - 8 x 10 inches 3 - 8 x 9.25 inches 2 - 7.5 x 9.75 inches. Very Good to Near Fine some light creasing and light curling one with staining on bottom and several pinholes one with a modest transparent ink stain. Warner Brothers / Seven Arts unknown
1961ref. 149755Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1961. Vintage studio still photograph from the set of the 1961 film showing director John Huston riding a tire while actor Eli Wallach looks on. With a provenance stamp on the verso. The final completed film for actors Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe before their deaths. Notoriously a trying endeavor for both Monroe who was struggling with a drug addiction and pending divorce from Arthur Miller and would often fail to show up to the set and for director John Huston who would drink and occasionally fall asleep while filming. Gable performed all of his own stunts then suffered a heart attack only two days after filming ended and died ten days later. Set and shot on location in Dayton Nevada. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. United Artists unknown
1951ref. 149914N.p.: N.p. 1951. Vintage reference photograph from the 1951 film showing director John Huston in costume for his cameo as a Union veteran. With manuscript ink and pencil annotations on the verso regarding layout along with a collector label. Based on the classic 1895 novel by Stephen Crane which follows a Union soldier throughout the course of the Civil War. At the completion of shooting Huston considered the film one of his best but MGM cut over an hour from his film before releasing it to a poor reception. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus lightly creased and worn to the corners. N.p. unknown
1961ref. 149755Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1961. Vintage studio still photograph from the set of the 1961 film showing director John Huston riding a tire while actor Eli Wallach looks on. With a provenance stamp on the verso. The final completed film for actors Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe before their deaths. Notoriously a trying endeavor for both Monroe who was struggling with a drug addiction and pending divorce from Arthur Miller and would often fail to show up to the set and for director John Huston who would drink and occasionally fall asleep while filming. Gable performed all of his own stunts then suffered a heart attack only two days after filming ended and died ten days later. Set and shot on location in Dayton Nevada. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. United Artists unknown books
1967ref. 146774N.p.: Warner Brothers / Seven Arts 1967. Collection of 34 vintage studio still photographs from the 1967 film. John Huston's lurid and campy adaptation of Carson McCuller's 1941 novel. A melodrama of lust infidelity repressed homosexuality self mutilation suicide and murder with a spectacular cast: Elizabeth Taylor Marlon Brando Brian Keith Julie Harris and Robert Forster. Shot on location in New York and Lazio Italy. 29 - 8 x 10 inches 3 - 8 x 9.25 inches 2 - 7.5 x 9.75 inches. Very Good to Near Fine some light creasing and light curling one with staining on bottom and several pinholes one with a modest transparent ink stain. Warner Brothers / Seven Arts unknown books
1951ref. 149914N.p.: N.p. 1951. Vintage reference photograph from the 1951 film showing director John Huston in costume for his cameo as a Union veteran. With manuscript ink and pencil annotations on the verso regarding layout along with a collector label. Based on the classic 1895 novel by Stephen Crane which follows a Union soldier throughout the course of the Civil War. At the completion of shooting Huston considered the film one of his best but MGM cut over an hour from his film before releasing it to a poor reception. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus lightly creased and worn to the corners. N.p. unknown books
1978ref. 149693Universal City: Universal City Studios 1978. Vintage reference photograph from the 1978 film showing director John Landis on the set of the film's final scene in Joliet Prison wearing a "Joliet" baseball cap with the iconic painted motto reading "It's Never Too Late to Mend" visible in the background. With the stamp of National Film Archive on the verso. An energetic and enduring comedy classic originally conceived by John Belushi and Dan Akroyd in "Saturday Night Live" sketches featuring the eponymous main characters. The film set the record for the most cars destroyed in one film at the time of its release and features an all-star cast of musical guests and subtle cameos including jazz blues and soul greats Aretha Franklin Cab Calloway James Brown Ray Charles and Chaka Khan. The Blues Brothers Band who perform the soundtrack includes actual giants of the 1960s rhythm and blues era: Steve Cropper Donald "Duck" Dunn Murphy Dunne Willie "Too Big" Hall and Matt "Guitar" Murphy. Carrie Fisher Dan Akroyd's then-girlfriend also makes an unforgettable appearance as John Belushi's homicidal ex-girlfriend. Set in and around Chicago and shot there on location. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Universal City Studios unknown
