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1970ref. 141838N.p.: N.p. 1970. Draft script for an unproduced film. A group of US Marines reflect on life after the war. Screenwriter David Scott Milton was best known for his work on "Born to Win" 1971. Red titled wrappers. Title page present with credit for screenwriter David Scott Milton. 151 leaves with last page of text numbered 149. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1936ref. 164450Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1936. Vintage reference photograph of Lew Ayres and Joan Perry from the 1936 film. Mimeo snipe and two studio stamps one crediting photographer Ray Jones 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 went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935 where he worked well into the 1950s. Lew Ayres stars as an unemployed young engineer in love with but refusing to marry the very wealthy Joan Perry in her film debut until he has a job and can support her. After taking a job for her father as a messenger in the telegraph business he discovers a plot to kidnap Perry. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Columbia Pictures unknown
1936ref. 164450Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1936. Vintage reference photograph of Lew Ayres and Joan Perry from the 1936 film. Mimeo snipe and two studio stamps one crediting photographer Ray Jones 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 went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935 where he worked well into the 1950s. Lew Ayres stars as an unemployed young engineer in love with but refusing to marry the very wealthy Joan Perry in her film debut until he has a job and can support her. After taking a job for her father as a messenger in the telegraph business he discovers a plot to kidnap Perry. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Columbia Pictures unknown books
1970ref. 137622Chicago: Zev Braun Productions 1970. Draft script for an unproduced film called "Carruthers" circa early 1970s. Written by David Zelag Goodman whose film credits include "Monte Walsh" 1970 "Straw Dogs" 1970 "Farewell My Lovely" 1975 "Logan's Run" 1976 and "Eyes of Laura Mars " 1978. Based on a story by Benjamin Manaster "Goldstein" 1964 director set in Texas just before the Civil War with lead character named Carruthers an Army Captain and references to the Mexican Army and the Alamo. Black slave characters also present as well as reference to the "N" word. It appears Carruthers is hung from the gallows at "Fade Out." White titled wrappers. Title page present undated with credits for screenwriter Goodman and story writer Manaster. 111 leaves with last page of text numbered 109. Mechanical duplication. Pages and wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Zev Braun Productions unknown
1970ref. 137622Chicago: Zev Braun Productions 1970. Draft script for an unproduced film called "Carruthers" circa early 1970s. Written by David Zelag Goodman whose film credits include "Monte Walsh" 1970 "Straw Dogs" 1970 "Farewell My Lovely" 1975 "Logan's Run" 1976 and "Eyes of Laura Mars " 1978. Based on a story by Benjamin Manaster "Goldstein" 1964 director set in Texas just before the Civil War with lead character named Carruthers an Army Captain and references to the Mexican Army and the Alamo. Black slave characters also present as well as reference to the "N" word. It appears Carruthers is hung from the gallows at "Fade Out." White titled wrappers. Title page present undated with credits for screenwriter Goodman and story writer Manaster. 111 leaves with last page of text numbered 109. Mechanical duplication. Pages and wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Zev Braun Productions unknown books
1975ref. 140613N.p.: N.p. 1975. Revised script for an unproduced film. Jim turns 18 years old and attends Beverly Hills High School where he begins fawning over Stephanie a model and fellow senior with an abusive mother. Stephanie is leading a double life concealing her lesbian inclinations while also losing her virginity to Jim which brings on the condemnation from her mother and Jim's parents. When everything becomes revealed and Stephanie and Jim confess their love for each other she must figure out a way out of Beverly Hills before her mother can have her committed to a mental asylum. Set in Beverly Hills. Yellow titled wrappers. Title page present dated January 15 1975 noted as Revised with credits for screenwriter Dean Kenneth Goodhill. 136 leaves with last page of text numbered 134. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
1975ref. 140613N.p.: N.p. 1975. Revised script for an unproduced film. Jim turns 18 years old and attends Beverly Hills High School where he begins fawning over Stephanie a model and fellow senior with an abusive mother. Stephanie is leading a double life concealing her lesbian inclinations while also losing her virginity to Jim which brings on the condemnation from her mother and Jim's parents. When everything becomes revealed and Stephanie and Jim confess their love for each other she must figure out a way out of Beverly Hills before her mother can have her committed to a mental asylum. Set in Beverly Hills. Yellow titled wrappers. Title page present dated January 15 1975 noted as Revised with credits for screenwriter Dean Kenneth Goodhill. 136 leaves with last page of text numbered 134. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1987ref. 169169Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1987. Vintage film program for the 1987 film. Bi-fold with a two color front panel and full credits in the interior spread. Theresa Russell stars as the deadly "black widow" Catherine who marries lone millionaires and kills them changing her appearance and identity with each murder. Debra Winger stars as Alex a data analyst for the Justice Department who stumbles upon the pattern of deaths and becomes obsessed with pursuing the killer and bringing her to justice. Set in New York Texas and Washington shot on location in Hawaii Washington New York and Washington DC. 9 x 11.5 inch Bi-fold. Very Good with light overall rubbing and creasing to the extremities. Grant US. Silver and Ursini American Neo-Noir: The Complete List. Silver and Ward Neo-Noir. Spicer Neo-Noir. Twilight Time. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
1987ref. 169169Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1987. Vintage film program for the 1987 film. Bi-fold with a two color front panel and full credits in the interior spread. Theresa Russell stars as the deadly "black widow" Catherine who marries lone millionaires and kills them changing her appearance and identity with each murder. Debra Winger stars as Alex a data analyst for the Justice Department who stumbles upon the pattern of deaths and becomes obsessed with pursuing the killer and bringing her to justice. Set in New York Texas and Washington shot on location in Hawaii Washington New York and Washington DC. 9 x 11.5 inch Bi-fold. Very Good with light overall rubbing and creasing to the extremities. Grant US. Silver and Ursini American Neo-Noir: The Complete List. Silver and Ward Neo-Noir. Spicer Neo-Noir. Twilight Time. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1936ref. 164529Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1936. Vintage double weight reference photograph from the 1936 film with three stamps on the verso one crediting photographer Ray Jones and a mimeo snipe printed 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 went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935 where he worked well into the 1950s. Llye Talbot is an earnest intrepid inventor of a television system who inadvertently gets involved with a crooked businessman and gangsters out to steal his invention. 10 x 8 inches. Lightly faded else Near Fine. Columbia Pictures unknown
1936ref. 164529Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1936. Vintage double weight reference photograph from the 1936 film with three stamps on the verso one crediting photographer Ray Jones and a mimeo snipe printed 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 went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935 where he worked well into the 1950s. Llye Talbot is an earnest intrepid inventor of a television system who inadvertently gets involved with a crooked businessman and gangsters out to steal his invention. 10 x 8 inches. Lightly faded else Near Fine. Columbia Pictures unknown books
1980ref. 147240N.p.: N.p. 1980. Draft script for an unproduced film. After the gruesome death of her young daughter in a car accident an obese young woman attempts suicide and is forcibly checked into a mental health treatment facility where she undergoes extensive therapy eventually realizing her history of binge eating has been a coping mechanism for past familial trauma and unhappiness in her marriage. Set in Virginia. Clear mylar front wrapper black rear wrapper. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Delle Chatman. 103 leaves with last page of text numbered 102. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three silver brads. N.p. unknown
1980ref. 147240N.p.: N.p. 1980. Draft script for an unproduced film. After the gruesome death of her young daughter in a car accident an obese young woman attempts suicide and is forcibly checked into a mental health treatment facility where she undergoes extensive therapy eventually realizing her history of binge eating has been a coping mechanism for past familial trauma and unhappiness in her marriage. Set in Virginia. Clear mylar front wrapper black rear wrapper. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Delle Chatman. 103 leaves with last page of text numbered 102. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three silver brads. N.p. unknown books
1958ref. 143312Paris: Filmsonor 1958. Four vintage black-and-white candid photographs of Nadine Tallier from the 1958 French film. Tallier played the role of "Sylvain" in the film pictured here enjoying a cigarette. Notations in manuscript ink and rubber stamp for photographer Kirchmeyer on the versos. Based on Maurice Druon's 1948 novel the film stars Jean Gabin as the head of a wealthy French family ruling his fortune and estate with an iron fist and leaving little room for his heirs to prove worthy of the wealth. Tallier was an actress from 1949 to 1964 notable films include "The Girl in the Bikini" 1952 "Royal Affairs in Versailles" 1954 "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" 1956 "Folies-Bergere" 1956 and "Cigarettes Whiskey and Wild Women" 1959. 5 x 7 inches. Near Fine with slight curling. Filmsonor unknown
1958ref. 143312Paris: Filmsonor 1958. Four vintage black-and-white candid photographs of Nadine Tallier from the 1958 French film. Tallier played the role of "Sylvain" in the film pictured here enjoying a cigarette. Notations in manuscript ink and rubber stamp for photographer Kirchmeyer on the versos. Based on Maurice Druon's 1948 novel the film stars Jean Gabin as the head of a wealthy French family ruling his fortune and estate with an iron fist and leaving little room for his heirs to prove worthy of the wealth. Tallier was an actress from 1949 to 1964 notable films include "The Girl in the Bikini" 1952 "Royal Affairs in Versailles" 1954 "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" 1956 "Folies-Bergere" 1956 and "Cigarettes Whiskey and Wild Women" 1959. 5 x 7 inches. Near Fine with slight curling. Filmsonor unknown books
1982ref. 150549N.p.: N.p. 1982. Second Draft script for an unproduced film. From the collection of novelist William Hjortsberg who worked as a screenwriter in Hollywood between 1977-1985. Hjortsberg is best known for the film adaptation of "Angel Heart" 1987 based on his 1978 novel. An advertising executive is thrown into grief when his fiancée is accidentally murdered in a mugging but soon finds himself receiving messages from her spirit pressing him to take revenge against her killer. Blue untitled wrappers. Title page present dated 28 June 82 noted as SECOND DRAFT with credit for screenwriter DeWitt Beall. 108 leaves with last page of text numbered 107. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
1982ref. 150549N.p.: N.p. 1982. Second Draft script for an unproduced film. From the collection of novelist William Hjortsberg who worked as a screenwriter in Hollywood between 1977-1985. Hjortsberg is best known for the film adaptation of "Angel Heart" 1987 based on his 1978 novel. An advertising executive is thrown into grief when his fiancée is accidentally murdered in a mugging but soon finds himself receiving messages from her spirit pressing him to take revenge against her killer. Blue untitled wrappers. Title page present dated 28 June 82 noted as SECOND DRAFT with credit for screenwriter DeWitt Beall. 108 leaves with last page of text numbered 107. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1957ref. 164752Universal City: Universal Pictures 1957. Vintage publicity photograph from the 1958 film showing actress Diana Dors. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. An advertising executive is too distracted by his work and neglects his beautiful wife who has just learned that she's pregnant. 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. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Universal Pictures unknown
1957ref. 164752Universal City: Universal Pictures 1957. Vintage publicity photograph from the 1958 film showing actress Diana Dors. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. An advertising executive is too distracted by his work and neglects his beautiful wife who has just learned that she's pregnant. 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. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Universal Pictures unknown books
1984ref. 166465N.p.: Gruskoff Film Organization 1984. Draft script for an unproduced film. With annotations in manuscript ink and pencil on the front wrapper noting telephone numbers and the names of several production companies. A dramatic comedy about a young girl who dreams of becoming a pilot. Screenwriter Diane Frolov is best known for her work for television penning numerous episodes of "The Sopranos" 2006-2007 "Boardwalk Empire" 2011-2012 "Bosch" 2015-2016 and "Chicago Med" 2015-2024. Blue untitled wrappers. Title page present dated April 27 1984 with credits for Frolov and story writer William Schreiner. 111 leaves with last page of text numbered 110. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads. Gruskoff Film Organization unknown
1984ref. 166465N.p.: Gruskoff Film Organization 1984. Draft script for an unproduced film. With annotations in manuscript ink and pencil on the front wrapper noting telephone numbers and the names of several production companies. A dramatic comedy about a young girl who dreams of becoming a pilot. Screenwriter Diane Frolov is best known for her work for television penning numerous episodes of "The Sopranos" 2006-2007 "Boardwalk Empire" 2011-2012 "Bosch" 2015-2016 and "Chicago Med" 2015-2024. Blue untitled wrappers. Title page present dated April 27 1984 with credits for Frolov and story writer William Schreiner. 111 leaves with last page of text numbered 110. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads. Gruskoff Film Organization unknown books
1995ref. 147521N.p.: N.p. 1995. Second Draft script for the 1995 television film originally aired on September 12 1995 on Showtime. Based on Ella Leffland's 1970 novel about a woman who seeks revenge on her wealthy wheelchair-bound father-in-law. An early draft of a project that underwent heavy rewrites by director Diane Ladd before finally being shot in 1995. Shot on location in Toronto Ontario. Red titled Studio Duplicating Service wrappers with credits for screenwriter and novelist Ella Leffland. Title page present with credits for screenwriter and novelist Ella Leffland. 121 leaves with last page of text numbered 120. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown
1995ref. 147521N.p.: N.p. 1995. Second Draft script for the 1995 television film originally aired on September 12 1995 on Showtime. Based on Ella Leffland's 1970 novel about a woman who seeks revenge on her wealthy wheelchair-bound father-in-law. An early draft of a project that underwent heavy rewrites by director Diane Ladd before finally being shot in 1995. Shot on location in Toronto Ontario. Red titled Studio Duplicating Service wrappers with credits for screenwriter and novelist Ella Leffland. Title page present with credits for screenwriter and novelist Ella Leffland. 121 leaves with last page of text numbered 120. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1971ref. 162501N.p.: Futurama International 1971. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1971 film here under the working title "The Touch of Melissa." Photograph with provenance stamps on the verso. On the road from San Francisco to Austin Jodie makes a brief stop at a farm where he meets and falls in love with Melissa the lovely farmer's daughter. Unfortunately Melissa's insane great-grandmother is in the mix unaware Melissa is in fact a 127-year old witch and that Melissa is actually her sister. Shot on location in Santa Ynez California. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Nightmare USA. Code Red. Futurama International unknown
1971ref. 162501N.p.: Futurama International 1971. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1971 film here under the working title "The Touch of Melissa." Photograph with provenance stamps on the verso. On the road from San Francisco to Austin Jodie makes a brief stop at a farm where he meets and falls in love with Melissa the lovely farmer's daughter. Unfortunately Melissa's insane great-grandmother is in the mix unaware Melissa is in fact a 127-year old witch and that Melissa is actually her sister. Shot on location in Santa Ynez California. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Nightmare USA. Code Red. Futurama International unknown books
