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1970ref. 141610N.p.: N.p. 1970. Draft script for an unproduced film. Based on Sigrid Undset's 1920 trilogy "Kristin Lavransdatter." The trilogy is the story of Kristin a Norwegian living during the Middle Ages the daughter of an affluent father who in difficult times often found solace in her Catholicism. The popularity as well as its accurate descriptions of Medieval life led to Undset being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Set in Norway. Green titled wrappers. Title page present with credits for author Sigrid Undset and screenwriter Laurence W. Beilenson. 139 leaves with last page of text numbered 137. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1995ref. 162669N.p.: N.p. 1995. Archive of vintage treatments and proposals for 16 unproduced sitcom television series. All material housed together in a generic three-ring binder with a manuscript label on the binder spine noting "1995 Pilot Pitches" in the hand of screenwriter Stephen Sustarsic. Stephen Sustarsic wrote frequently for sitcom television throughout the 1980s and 1990s most memorably for the television series "Alice" 1976-1985 and "The Jeffersons" 1975-1985. Sustarsic was also one of the creators of the children's animated series "The Wild Thornberrys" 1998-2004. Lacking title page presumably as issued. Approximately 150 leaves. Pages Very Good plus with light discoloration on the bottom edge of the first leaf and faint foxing on the page edges. Binder Very Good plus. N.p. unknown
1995ref. 162669N.p.: N.p. 1995. Archive of vintage treatments and proposals for 16 unproduced sitcom television series. All material housed together in a generic three-ring binder with a manuscript label on the binder spine noting "1995 Pilot Pitches" in the hand of screenwriter Stephen Sustarsic. Stephen Sustarsic wrote frequently for sitcom television throughout the 1980s and 1990s most memorably for the television series "Alice" 1976-1985 and "The Jeffersons" 1975-1985. Sustarsic was also one of the creators of the children's animated series "The Wild Thornberrys" 1998-2004. Lacking title page presumably as issued. Approximately 150 leaves. Pages Very Good plus with light discoloration on the bottom edge of the first leaf and faint foxing on the page edges. Binder Very Good plus. N.p. unknown books
1953ref. 125507Sherman Oaks CA: Republic Pictures 1953. Original pressbook for the 1953 film noir. Screenplay by noted screenwriter Steve Fisher. One sheet folded once as issued 11 x 17 inches. Near Fine with a faint horizontal fold crease at the center of the wrapper and pages. Lyons US. Martin 121. Selby US. 71. Spicer US. Republic Pictures unknown
1953ref. 125507Sherman Oaks CA: Republic Pictures 1953. Original pressbook for the 1953 film noir. Screenplay by noted screenwriter Steve Fisher. One sheet folded once as issued 11 x 17 inches. Near Fine with a faint horizontal fold crease at the center of the wrapper and pages. Lyons US. Martin 121. Selby US. 71. Spicer US. Republic Pictures unknown books
1959ref. 147069N.p.: Hammer Film Productions 1959. Collection of ten vintage photographs two reference photographs and eight studio still photographs from the 1959 film. Three photos shown. Please inquire for additional images. Although an ostensible remake of the hit 1932 Universal film Hammer Film adaptation of this title borrowed its plot largely from Universal's "The Mummy's Hand" 1940 and "The Mummy's Tomb" 1942 with the climax taken directly from "The Mummy's Ghost" 1944. When British archeologists led by John Banning Peter Cushing despoil the tomb of an Egyptian high priestess Princess Anaka Yvonne Furneaux they awaken her keeper and former lover high priest Kharis Christopher Lee. The only Hammer film to feature the actor combination of Lee Cushing and Michael Ripper. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus to Near Fine some light creasing one with two closed tears and pinholes and one photo with top right corner clipped. Hammer Film Productions unknown
1959ref. 147069N.p.: Hammer Film Productions 1959. Collection of ten vintage photographs two reference photographs and eight studio still photographs from the 1959 film. Three photos shown. Please inquire for additional images. Although an ostensible remake of the hit 1932 Universal film Hammer Film adaptation of this title borrowed its plot largely from Universal's "The Mummy's Hand" 1940 and "The Mummy's Tomb" 1942 with the climax taken directly from "The Mummy's Ghost" 1944. When British archeologists led by John Banning Peter Cushing despoil the tomb of an Egyptian high priestess Princess Anaka Yvonne Furneaux they awaken her keeper and former lover high priest Kharis Christopher Lee. The only Hammer film to feature the actor combination of Lee Cushing and Michael Ripper. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus to Near Fine some light creasing one with two closed tears and pinholes and one photo with top right corner clipped. Hammer Film Productions unknown books
1968ref. 135902Paris: Le Spectacle du Monde 1968. Vintage borderless black-and-white double weight press photograph from the set of the film in Rome. Pictured are director Christian Marquand whose faux-grim countenance is in nice contrast to the attractive innocence of the film's lead actress Ewa Aulin. With the stamp of French magazine Le Spectacle du Monde twice on the verso. 8 x 10.5 inches. Fine. Le Spectacle du Monde unknown
1968ref. 135902Paris: Le Spectacle du Monde 1968. Vintage borderless black-and-white double weight press photograph from the set of the film in Rome. Pictured are director Christian Marquand whose faux-grim countenance is in nice contrast to the attractive innocence of the film's lead actress Ewa Aulin. With the stamp of French magazine Le Spectacle du Monde twice on the verso. 8 x 10.5 inches. Fine. Le Spectacle du Monde unknown books
1991ref. 153730N.p.: N.p. 1991. First Draft script for an unproduced film. Laid in with the script is a xerographically duplicated design for the film title and a typed list of editorial notes on the script dated 7/24/91 with a manuscript ink annotation to the top right corner noting "Viacom's list." Loosely based on the nonfiction writings of Tom Clancy about the members of a special deep cover military unit as they attempt to manage a volatile hostage situation. Set in Tampa Florida and Washington DC. Self wrappers. Title page present dated 7/17/91 noted as First Draft with credits for screenwriter Michael Ahnemann. 116 leaves with last page of text numbered 111. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrappers Near Fine bound with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
1991ref. 153730N.p.: N.p. 1991. First Draft script for an unproduced film. Laid in with the script is a xerographically duplicated design for the film title and a typed list of editorial notes on the script dated 7/24/91 with a manuscript ink annotation to the top right corner noting "Viacom's list." Loosely based on the nonfiction writings of Tom Clancy about the members of a special deep cover military unit as they attempt to manage a volatile hostage situation. Set in Tampa Florida and Washington DC. Self wrappers. Title page present dated 7/17/91 noted as First Draft with credits for screenwriter Michael Ahnemann. 116 leaves with last page of text numbered 111. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrappers Near Fine bound with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1924ref. 137171Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1924. Vintage publicity photograph for the 1924 film showing star John Gilbert relaxing with a book at his home. With a mimeo snipe on the verso. Based on the 1914 Russian play by Leonid Andreyev first published in English in 1922. The first film put into production under the newly formed Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and the first to feature Leo the Lion although it was not the first film released by the studio. The second film directed by Sjostrom known as "the father of Swedish cinema" after his move to Hollywood at the behest of Louis B. Mayer and a breakthrough picture for him as well as stars Chaney Shearer and Gilbert. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
1924ref. 137171Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1924. Vintage publicity photograph for the 1924 film showing star John Gilbert relaxing with a book at his home. With a mimeo snipe on the verso. Based on the 1914 Russian play by Leonid Andreyev first published in English in 1922. The first film put into production under the newly formed Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and the first to feature Leo the Lion although it was not the first film released by the studio. The second film directed by Sjostrom known as "the father of Swedish cinema" after his move to Hollywood at the behest of Louis B. Mayer and a breakthrough picture for him as well as stars Chaney Shearer and Gilbert. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
1981ref. 147355N.p.: N.p. 1981. Second Draft script for the eleventh episode of the fifth season of the anthology series "American Playhouse" originally aired on April 21 1986 on PBS. With a few small manuscript ink and pencil annotations on the front wrapper and page I-3-25. A local reporter receives a hefty bribe by a corrupt county commissioner to ignore an eco-activism group's protests against a new development but soon finds himself conflicted over the brutal tactics the commissioner uses to silence the activists. Set and shot in Fort Myers Florida Red untitled wrappers. Title page present noted as Second Draft with credits for screenwriter Victor Nunez and director John D. MacDonald. 132 leaves with last page of text numbered IV-4-130. Dot matrix duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good wrapper Very Good bound with a plastic prong. N.p. unknown
1981ref. 147355N.p.: N.p. 1981. Second Draft script for the eleventh episode of the fifth season of the anthology series "American Playhouse" originally aired on April 21 1986 on PBS. With a few small manuscript ink and pencil annotations on the front wrapper and page I-3-25. A local reporter receives a hefty bribe by a corrupt county commissioner to ignore an eco-activism group's protests against a new development but soon finds himself conflicted over the brutal tactics the commissioner uses to silence the activists. Set and shot in Fort Myers Florida Red untitled wrappers. Title page present noted as Second Draft with credits for screenwriter Victor Nunez and director John D. MacDonald. 132 leaves with last page of text numbered IV-4-130. Dot matrix duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good wrapper Very Good bound with a plastic prong. N.p. unknown books
1944ref. 164457Universal City: Universal Pictures 1944. Vintage borderless publicity photograph from the 1944 film showing actress Virginia Christine. Annotations in manuscript ink and pencil on the verso. 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 was the first still photographer to win an Academy Award. He went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures where he worked well into the 1950s. After being unearthed due to an irrigation project the mummy Kharis roams the bayou searching for his lost love Princess Ananka. The fifth entry in Universal's "Mummy" series preceded by "The Mummy's Ghost." Set in the Louisiana bayou. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Weaver and Brunas Universal Horrors. Universal Pictures unknown
1944ref. 164457Universal City: Universal Pictures 1944. Vintage borderless publicity photograph from the 1944 film showing actress Virginia Christine. Annotations in manuscript ink and pencil on the verso. 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 was the first still photographer to win an Academy Award. He went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures where he worked well into the 1950s. After being unearthed due to an irrigation project the mummy Kharis roams the bayou searching for his lost love Princess Ananka. The fifth entry in Universal's "Mummy" series preceded by "The Mummy's Ghost." Set in the Louisiana bayou. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Weaver and Brunas Universal Horrors. Universal Pictures unknown books
1975ref. 160995N.p.: N.p. 1975. Vintage borderless color photograph from the 1975 French film showing actress Lisbeth Hummel. Originally conceived as a short film used as the final installment of director Walerian Borowczyk's anthology film "Immoral Tales" 1973 and expanded in 1975 by the director into a surreal chamber drama. Loosely based on Prosper Merimee's 1869 novella "Lokis." A young newlywed in the French countryside suspects her husband may be hiding a bestial secret. Noted director Walerian Borowczyk's sixth film banned in the UK and US at the time of release now rightfully considered a cult classic. Set in the woods of France. 9.5 x 6.5 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
1975ref. 160995N.p.: N.p. 1975. Vintage borderless color photograph from the 1975 French film showing actress Lisbeth Hummel. Originally conceived as a short film used as the final installment of director Walerian Borowczyk's anthology film "Immoral Tales" 1973 and expanded in 1975 by the director into a surreal chamber drama. Loosely based on Prosper Merimee's 1869 novella "Lokis." A young newlywed in the French countryside suspects her husband may be hiding a bestial secret. Noted director Walerian Borowczyk's sixth film banned in the UK and US at the time of release now rightfully considered a cult classic. Set in the woods of France. 9.5 x 6.5 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1981ref. 127476N.p.: N.p. 1981. Vintage one sheet poster for the 1981 film. Director screenwriter and actor Warren Beatty's epic political drama which follows a left-wing American journalist who becomes involved with the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia. Nominated for twelve Academy Awards winning three for Best Director Best Supporting Actress and Best Cinematography. 27 x 41 inches. Very Good plus with light edgewear and creasing to the top right corner. N.p. unknown
1981ref. 127476N.p.: N.p. 1981. Vintage one sheet poster for the 1981 film. Director screenwriter and actor Warren Beatty's epic political drama which follows a left-wing American journalist who becomes involved with the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia. Nominated for twelve Academy Awards winning three for Best Director Best Supporting Actress and Best Cinematography. 27 x 41 inches. Very Good plus with light edgewear and creasing to the top right corner. N.p. unknown books
1961ref. 143878Burbank CA: National Broadcasting Company NBC 1961. Draft script for the 1961 television special. A musical special in the form of a cultural forecast in anticipation of a changing world. The show addresses topics including: science technology politics entertainment and leisure. Grey titled wrappers. 83 leaves with last page of text numbered 82. Mimeograph duplication with pink yellow and blue pages throughout. Pages Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. National Broadcasting Company [NBC] unknown
1961ref. 143878Burbank CA: National Broadcasting Company NBC 1961. Draft script for the 1961 television special. A musical special in the form of a cultural forecast in anticipation of a changing world. The show addresses topics including: science technology politics entertainment and leisure. Grey titled wrappers. 83 leaves with last page of text numbered 82. Mimeograph duplication with pink yellow and blue pages throughout. Pages Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. National Broadcasting Company [NBC] unknown books
1949ref. 160941Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1949. Vintage mini-banner poster for the 1949 film. Troubled young adolescent Johnny Holiday is sent to a reform school in Indiana where he must choose between his criminally minded friends and the caring tutelage of Sgt. Walker played by William Bendix. Set in and shot on location in Indiana. 4.75 x 28 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing at the extremities. United Artists unknown
1949ref. 160941Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1949. Vintage mini-banner poster for the 1949 film. Troubled young adolescent Johnny Holiday is sent to a reform school in Indiana where he must choose between his criminally minded friends and the caring tutelage of Sgt. Walker played by William Bendix. Set in and shot on location in Indiana. 4.75 x 28 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing at the extremities. United Artists unknown books
