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1948ref. 160687London: The Rank Organization 1948. Five vintage reference photographs from the 1948 British film showing the film's famous and impressionistic "ballet sequence." Three with printed mimeo snipes affixed to the versos and all five with stamps of The Rank Organisation on the versos. Loosely based on the 1845 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen following an up-and-coming prima ballerina whose personal life is strained by her ballet master's obsessive demand that she devote herself entirely to her career. Michael Powell's tenth collaboration with his longtime partner Emeric Pressburger a critical success and worthy successor to their 1947 Technicolor classic "Black Narcissus." Nominated for five Academy Awards winning two. 9.5 x 8 inches. Near Fine to Very Good plus some with light toning. Criterion Collection 44. Ebert III. Rosenbaum 1000. Schrader 41. The Rank Organization unknown
1960ref. 125095London: Michael Powell Theatre 1960. Vintage British Advance Poster for the classic 1960 film. The British Double Crown poster for the film turns up from time to time but this Advance issue which does not state the film's title is a rarity. Noted director Powell's most controversial film about a serial killer who films his female victims as they are dying. Reviled by critics on its release and today considered a masterpiece it is the second of three feature films director made after parting ways with his longtime filmmaking partner Emeric Pressburger. Ostensibly a film about a killer with serious Freudian issues but later reassessed as much more conceptual and complex. Roger Ebert pointed out famously in his 1999 review of the film that the audience is implicated as much as the killer."Movies make us into voyeurs. We sit in the dark watching other people's lives. It is the bargain the cinema strikes with us although most films are too well-behaved to mention it." Martin Scorsese is probably the most famous fan of the film and takes Ebert's argument further saying "I have always felt that "Peeping Tom" and "8 " say everything that can be said about filmmaking about the process of dealing with film the objectivity and subjectivity of it and the confusion between the two. "8 " captures the glamour and enjoyment of film-making while "Peeping Tom" shows the aggression of it how the camera violates. From studying them you can discover everything about people who make films or at least people who express themselves through films." 30 x 20 inches. About Near Fine on archival linen with some expert restoration at the top edge and folds. Archivally framed with an acid-free mat and UV plexi. Criterion Collection 58. Grant p. 495. Spicer p. 446. Michael Powell [Theatre] unknown books
1948ref. 160687London: The Rank Organization 1948. Five vintage reference photographs from the 1948 British film showing the film's famous and impressionistic "ballet sequence." Three with printed mimeo snipes affixed to the versos and all five with stamps of The Rank Organisation on the versos. Loosely based on the 1845 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen following an up-and-coming prima ballerina whose personal life is strained by her ballet master's obsessive demand that she devote herself entirely to her career. Michael Powell's tenth collaboration with his longtime partner Emeric Pressburger a critical success and worthy successor to their 1947 Technicolor classic "Black Narcissus." Nominated for five Academy Awards winning two. 9.5 x 8 inches. Near Fine to Very Good plus some with light toning. Criterion Collection 44. Ebert III. Rosenbaum 1000. Schrader 41. The Rank Organization unknown books
1948ref. 167643London: The Rank Organization 1948. Two vintage reference photographs from the 1948 British film. Printed mimeo snipes and J. Arthur Rank stamps on the versos. Loosely based on the 1845 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen following an up-and-coming prima ballerina whose personal life is strained by her ballet master's obsessive demand that she devote herself entirely to her career. Michael Powell's tenth collaboration with his longtime partner Emeric Pressburger a critical success and worthy successor to their 1947 Technicolor classic "Black Narcissus." Nominated for five Academy Awards winning two. 9.75 x 7.75 inches. About Near Fine. Criterion Collection 44. Ebert III. Rosenbaum 1000. Schrader 41. The Rank Organization unknown books
1984ref. 149978N.p.: N.p. 1984. Revised Second Draft script for the 1985 television film originally aired on NBC on March 18 1985. Copy belonging to a crew member with their name in manuscript ink on the title page and on several printed labels throughout the script. With a few small manuscript pencil annotations throughout most editorial in nature. A dedicated therapist treats a woman who feels she can't control her sexual urges and a taxi driver experiencing auditory hallucinations. Self wrappers. Title page integral with front wrapper dated October 22 1984 noted as SECOND REVISION with credits for screenwriters David Seltzer and Thom Thomas. 127 leaves with last page of text numbered 112. Xerographic duplication rectos only with rainbow revision pages throughout dated variously between 10/31/84 and 11/28/84. Pages Very Good plus bound with three gold brads. Full provenance available. N.p. unknown
1982ref. 130416Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1982. First Draft script for the 1982 film written for the screen by James Kirkwood based on his 1975 novel. Credited solely to Kirkwood and with a paper spine label indicating the script dates to December 1976 over five years prior to the film's production. With brief but substantive corrections in manuscript pencil on four pages. A key Vietnam film and an underrated performance by Richard Pryor serving in both dramatic and comedic capacities. A Vietnam vet returns home from a prisoner of war camp and is greeted as a hero but is quickly forgotten and soon discovers how tough survival is in his own country. Dark blue titled wrappers. Title page present noted as First Draft with credits for screenwriter novelist Kirkwood. 166 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages about Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Parish and Hill 188. Paramount Pictures unknown
1984ref. 149978N.p.: N.p. 1984. Revised Second Draft script for the 1985 television film originally aired on NBC on March 18 1985. Copy belonging to a crew member with their name in manuscript ink on the title page and on several printed labels throughout the script. With a few small manuscript pencil annotations throughout most editorial in nature. A dedicated therapist treats a woman who feels she can't control her sexual urges and a taxi driver experiencing auditory hallucinations. Self wrappers. Title page integral with front wrapper dated October 22 1984 noted as SECOND REVISION with credits for screenwriters David Seltzer and Thom Thomas. 127 leaves with last page of text numbered 112. Xerographic duplication rectos only with rainbow revision pages throughout dated variously between 10/31/84 and 11/28/84. Pages Very Good plus bound with three gold brads. Full provenance available. N.p. unknown books
1982ref. 130416Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1982. First Draft script for the 1982 film written for the screen by James Kirkwood based on his 1975 novel. Credited solely to Kirkwood and with a paper spine label indicating the script dates to December 1976 over five years prior to the film's production. With brief but substantive corrections in manuscript pencil on four pages. A key Vietnam film and an underrated performance by Richard Pryor serving in both dramatic and comedic capacities. A Vietnam vet returns home from a prisoner of war camp and is greeted as a hero but is quickly forgotten and soon discovers how tough survival is in his own country. Dark blue titled wrappers. Title page present noted as First Draft with credits for screenwriter novelist Kirkwood. 166 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages about Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three gold brads. Parish and Hill 188. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1983ref. 132869London: Cinegate / Channel Four Films 1983. Two vintage black-and-white still photographs from the 1983 UK film. In Scotland during World War II Janie is married to a man 15 years her senior. As part of a war rehabilitation program the couple welcome three Italian POW's to work on their farm and one of them captures Janie's interest. A story set and shot on location in Scotland. 8 x 10 inches. Faint corner creases else Near Fine. Cinegate / Channel Four Films unknown books
1958ref. 151141London: J. Arthur Rank 1958. Final Draft script for the 1958 film. Based on the 1957 novel by Compton Mackenzie sequel to Mackenzie's 1947 novel "Whisky Galore" which was also adapted for film in 1949. Britain's Royal Air Force declares plans to establish a guided missile base on a small Hebridean island aggravating the locals who intentionally delay construction to the consternation of an RAF officer sent to negotiate with the islanders. Set in the Hebrides shot on location on the island of Barra. Beige titled wrappers noted as Semi-Final Script on the front wrapper dated 14.2.58. Title page present dated February 1958 noted as Semi-Final Script. 102 leaves with last page of text numbered 101. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with a silver prong. J. Arthur Rank unknown
1958ref. 132480London: Rank Film Distributors 1958. Eight vintage full-color British front-of-house cards for the 1958 UK film. Based on the 1957 Compton MacKenzie novel and filmed on the island of Barra Hebrides a British comedy about a quaint island that becomes a testing zone for rockets. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with corner creases and faint creases overall. Rank Film Distributors unknown books
1958ref. 151141London: J. Arthur Rank 1958. Final Draft script for the 1958 film. Based on the 1957 novel by Compton Mackenzie sequel to Mackenzie's 1947 novel "Whisky Galore" which was also adapted for film in 1949. Britain's Royal Air Force declares plans to establish a guided missile base on a small Hebridean island aggravating the locals who intentionally delay construction to the consternation of an RAF officer sent to negotiate with the islanders. Set in the Hebrides shot on location on the island of Barra. Beige titled wrappers noted as Semi-Final Script on the front wrapper dated 14.2.58. Title page present dated February 1958 noted as Semi-Final Script. 102 leaves with last page of text numbered 101. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with a silver prong. J. Arthur Rank unknown books
1959ref. 132197London: Rank Film Distributors 1959. Vintage black-and-white British front-of-house card from the 1959 UK film. Little-seen comedy about military performers in a desert during the Second World War. 8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine. Rank Film Distributors unknown books
1949ref. 150238N.p.: N.p. 1949. Vintage narrow margin reference photograph featuring Michael Rennie Yolande Donlan director Val Guest and crew on the set of the 1949 film. A Val Guest favorite Donlan stars as Laramie Pilgrim an exchange factory worker from New Jersey struggling to adjust to the culture helps to save the village from a local land developer. 7.75 x 10 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1977ref. 127381Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1977. Vintage one sheet poster for the 1977 film. Based on the 1972 novel by Dan Jenkins about a love triangle between two football players and the team owner's daughter. Shot on location in Dallas and Mansfield Texas in Green Bay Wisconsin and in Miami Florida. 27 x 41 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing and a small closed tear to the bottom edge. United Artists unknown
1972ref. 150671Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1972. Seven vintage studio still photographs from the 1972 film. The idealistic son of a former California governor is persuaded to run for the US Senate. In the face of almost certain failure he decides to try to bring controversial leftist views into public view and campaign against the corrupt political system. Nominated for two Academy Awards winning one for Best Screenplay for Jeremy Larner. Set and shot on location throughout California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Warner Brothers unknown
1984ref. 163349Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1984. Revised Estimating Draft script for the 1986 film seen here under both the release title and the working title "Jocks." Another early working title was "First and Goal." A divorced high school track coach lands a position as a college football coach in spite of her lack of experience and is tasked with working the team's players into shape. Goldenrod titled wrappers. Title page present dated December 21 1984 noted as REV. ESTIMATED DRAFT with credits for screenwriters Ezra Sacks and Michael Leeson. 141 leaves with last page of text numbered 118. Xerographic duplication rectos only with yellow pink and blue revision pages throughout dated variously between 2/11/85 and 3/7/85. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Warner Brothers unknown
1977ref. 127381Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1977. Vintage one sheet poster for the 1977 film. Based on the 1972 novel by Dan Jenkins about a love triangle between two football players and the team owner's daughter. Shot on location in Dallas and Mansfield Texas in Green Bay Wisconsin and in Miami Florida. 27 x 41 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing and a small closed tear to the bottom edge. United Artists unknown books
1972ref. 150671Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1972. Seven vintage studio still photographs from the 1972 film. The idealistic son of a former California governor is persuaded to run for the US Senate. In the face of almost certain failure he decides to try to bring controversial leftist views into public view and campaign against the corrupt political system. Nominated for two Academy Awards winning one for Best Screenplay for Jeremy Larner. Set and shot on location throughout California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Warner Brothers unknown books
1975ref. 127469Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1975. Vintage one sheet poster for the 1975 film with the original PG rating blanked at the bottom left. Not to be confused with 2002 horror film directed by Parker Finn. The third and final film of Michael Ritchie's "American Dream Trilogy" following his 1969 film "Downhill Racer" and his 1972 film "The Candidate." A shrewd and brutal satire wherein used car dealer Big Bob Freelander Bruce Dern and frustrated housewife Brenda DiCarlo Barbara Feldon are in charge of putting on the Santa Rosa Jaycees Young American Miss beauty contest. A savage satire with a brilliant performance from Dern which though generally favorably reviewed upon release was a box-office bomb and has subsequently become a cult classic. Set in and shot on location in Santa Rosa California. 27 x 41 inches. Folded as issued. Very Good plus. United Artists unknown books
1975ref. 145079N.p.: Tamalpais Productions 1975. Vintage press photograph of actor Bruce Dern and director Michael Ritchie on the set of the 1975 film. Xerographically reproduced snipe on the verso. A biting satire on the American beauty pageant. Shot on location in Santa Rosa California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Tamalpais Productions unknown books
1984ref. 163349Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1984. Revised Estimating Draft script for the 1986 film seen here under both the release title and the working title "Jocks." Another early working title was "First and Goal." A divorced high school track coach lands a position as a college football coach in spite of her lack of experience and is tasked with working the team's players into shape. Goldenrod titled wrappers. Title page present dated December 21 1984 noted as REV. ESTIMATED DRAFT with credits for screenwriters Ezra Sacks and Michael Leeson. 141 leaves with last page of text numbered 118. Xerographic duplication rectos only with yellow pink and blue revision pages throughout dated variously between 2/11/85 and 3/7/85. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Warner Brothers unknown books
1975ref. 135469Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1975. Three vintage black-and-white studio still photographs from the 1975 film "Smile" a biting satire on the American beauty pageant. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. United Artists unknown books
1964ref. 148822N.p.: Cinema V. 1964. Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1964 film. An African American railroad worker attempts to maintain his dignity and self-respect in the face of small-town racism and a troubled familial past. While initially the film faced a limited release due to its complex portrayal of southern prejudice and class divides it has since become regarded as an important example of neorealistic American cinema and was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1993. Set outside Birmingham Alabama and shot on location in Atlantic City and Cape May New Jersey. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good with light creasing and fading. National Film Registry. Cinema V. unknown
1964ref. 148821N.p.: Cinema V. 1964. Four vintage borderless double weight reference photographs two vintage reference photographs and one vintage studio still photograph from the 1964 film. Several with manuscript annotations regarding layout and provenance stamps to the verso and two with stamped snipes. An African American railroad worker attempts to maintain his dignity and self-respect in the face of small-town racism and a troubled familial past. While initially the film faced a limited release due to its complex portrayal of southern prejudice and class divides it has since become regarded as an important example of neorealistic American cinema and was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1993. Set outside Birmingham Alabama and shot on location in Atlantic City and Cape May New Jersey. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus some with light edgewear and very faint soil. National Film Registry. Criterion Collection. Cinema V. unknown
