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1986ref. 147461Los Angeles: New World Pictures 1986. Revised Third Draft script for the 1987 film. INSCRIBED by actor Kristy Swanson on the title page to an unknown crew member. Based on the 1979 Gothic novel by Virginia C. Andrews about the incestuous plight of four unlucky siblings whose mother abandons them in the attic of her family's decaying ancestral home after their father's death in an automobile accident. While Andrews' novel was wildly popular among teenage girl readers of the 1970s and 80s test audiences were revolted by some of the film's more taboo scenes leading producers to heavily re-cut the film and even create a new ending-a decision which Bloom purportedly despised and refused to direct. Partially set in Pennsylvania shot on location in California and Massachusetts. Yellow untitled wrappers. Title page present dated April 30 1986 noted as REVISED THIRD DRAFT with credits for screenwriter JEFFREY BLOOM and novelist V.C. ANDREWS. 123 leaves with last page of text numbered 122. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with three gold brads. New World Pictures unknown books
1986ref. 147461Los Angeles: New World Pictures 1986. Revised Third Draft script for the 1987 film. INSCRIBED by actor Kristy Swanson on the title page to an unknown crew member. Based on the 1979 Gothic novel by Virginia C. Andrews about the incestuous plight of four unlucky siblings whose mother abandons them in the attic of her family's decaying ancestral home after their father's death in an automobile accident. While Andrews' novel was wildly popular among teenage girl readers of the 1970s and 80s test audiences were revolted by some of the film's more taboo scenes leading producers to heavily re-cut the film and even create a new ending-a decision which Bloom purportedly despised and refused to direct. Partially set in Pennsylvania shot on location in California and Massachusetts. Yellow untitled wrappers. Title page present dated April 30 1986 noted as REVISED THIRD DRAFT with credits for screenwriter JEFFREY BLOOM and novelist V.C. ANDREWS. 123 leaves with last page of text numbered 122. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with three gold brads. New World Pictures 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
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
1972ref. 150709Los Angeles: Cinerama Releasing 1972. Collection of eleven vintage studio still photographs from the 1972 documentary film. A documentary capturing the first performance of an all-Black rodeo in Harlem and the varied audience reactions to seeing African Americans participating in what was widely considered a white sport. Featuring appearances by Muhammad Ali who rides a horse down 125th Street and noted Western actor Woody Strode. Set and shot on location in Harlem. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Cinerama Releasing unknown books
1972ref. 150709Los Angeles: Cinerama Releasing 1972. Collection of eleven vintage studio still photographs from the 1972 documentary film. A documentary capturing the first performance of an all-Black rodeo in Harlem and the varied audience reactions to seeing African Americans participating in what was widely considered a white sport. Featuring appearances by Muhammad Ali who rides a horse down 125th Street and noted Western actor Woody Strode. Set and shot on location in Harlem. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Cinerama Releasing unknown
1957ref. 164738Universal City: Universal City Studios 1957. Two vintage publicity photographs from the 1957 film one showing actor Jeff Chandler the other showing actress Colleen Miller. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the versos. Based on the 1956 novel "One Man's Secret" by Stratford Davis. A wealthy cruel rancher owns the majority of a small western town's assets. Some of his employees brutally murder a young Mexican ranch hand stirring major controversy when the newly elected sheriff goes to great lengths to bring them to justice. 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. Shot on location in Conejo Valley California. 8 x 10 inches. One Near Fine the other Very Good plus. Pitts 2550. Selby US. Spicer US. Spicer UK. Grant US. Universal City Studios unknown books
1957ref. 164735Universal City: Universal Pictures 1957. Two vintage publicity photographs from the 1957 film noir one showing actor Jeff Chandler the other showing actress Jeanne Crain. One with provenance stamps and annotations in manuscript ink and pencil on the verso. A dark tale about Nick Hoak a corrupt sheriff in a small Nevada town whose principal concerns are the maintenance and upkeep of all illegal activity. A lawyer and his lascivious wife stumble into Hoak's territory and conflict ensues. One of the seedier late noirs with a tawdry quality that transcended its big studio trappings. 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. Set in Desert View Nevada shot on location in California. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus to Near Fine. Grant US. Selby US. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown books
1952ref. 164736Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1952. Vintage reference photograph from the 1952 Western showing actor Jeff Chandler in redface as Apache chief Cochise. Annotations in manuscript ink and pencil printed mimeo snipe date stamp and provenance stamps and labels on the verso. Based loosely on the events of the 1861 Bascomb Affair and the 1862 Battle of Apache Pass during which Native Americans first encountered howitzers and other modern artillery after the reigning Union government breached several existing treaties and sparked a conflict that resulted in 25 years of Apache unrest. Chandler's second performance as Cochise following "Broken Arrow" 1950. 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. Set in the New Mexico Territory during the Civil War shot on location in Utah. 8 x 9.5 inches trimmed irregularly. Very Good moderately worn. Universal Pictures unknown books
1957ref. 164738Universal City: Universal City Studios 1957. Two vintage publicity photographs from the 1957 film one showing actor Jeff Chandler the other showing actress Colleen Miller. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the versos. Based on the 1956 novel "One Man's Secret" by Stratford Davis. A wealthy cruel rancher owns the majority of a small western town's assets. Some of his employees brutally murder a young Mexican ranch hand stirring major controversy when the newly elected sheriff goes to great lengths to bring them to justice. 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. Shot on location in Conejo Valley California. 8 x 10 inches. One Near Fine the other Very Good plus. Pitts 2550. Selby US. Spicer US. Spicer UK. Grant US. Universal City Studios unknown
1957ref. 164735Universal City: Universal Pictures 1957. Two vintage publicity photographs from the 1957 film noir one showing actor Jeff Chandler the other showing actress Jeanne Crain. One with provenance stamps and annotations in manuscript ink and pencil on the verso. A dark tale about Nick Hoak a corrupt sheriff in a small Nevada town whose principal concerns are the maintenance and upkeep of all illegal activity. A lawyer and his lascivious wife stumble into Hoak's territory and conflict ensues. One of the seedier late noirs with a tawdry quality that transcended its big studio trappings. 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. Set in Desert View Nevada shot on location in California. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus to Near Fine. Grant US. Selby US. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US. Universal Pictures unknown
1988ref. 142577N.p.: Millimeter Films 1988. Vintage First Re-Write script for the 1989 film. A rare example of a sequel that rivals its predecessor. Following up on the cult horror classic "The Stepfather" Terry O'Quinn reprises his pitch-perfect role as a psychotic killer escaped from an insane asylum who obsessed with "family values" marries into broken homes and murders his new family when he is inevitably unsatisfied with the results. Set in Los Angeles shot on location in Vancouver and California. Cream untitled wrappers. Title page present noted as copy No. 172 dated November 15 1988 with a credit for screenwriter John Auerbach. 97 leaves with last page of text numbered 96. Noted at copy No. 79 in manuscript ink on the title page. Xerographic duplication first generation photocopy with punch holes with blue revision pages throughout dated 12/07/88. Pages Fine wrapper Fine bound with two gold brads. Millimeter Films unknown books
1988ref. 142577N.p.: Millimeter Films 1988. Vintage First Re-Write script for the 1989 film. A rare example of a sequel that rivals its predecessor. Following up on the cult horror classic "The Stepfather" Terry O'Quinn reprises his pitch-perfect role as a psychotic killer escaped from an insane asylum who obsessed with "family values" marries into broken homes and murders his new family when he is inevitably unsatisfied with the results. Set in Los Angeles shot on location in Vancouver and California. Cream untitled wrappers. Title page present noted as copy No. 172 dated November 15 1988 with a credit for screenwriter John Auerbach. 97 leaves with last page of text numbered 96. Noted at copy No. 79 in manuscript ink on the title page. Xerographic duplication first generation photocopy with punch holes with blue revision pages throughout dated 12/07/88. Pages Fine wrapper Fine bound with two gold brads. Millimeter Films unknown
1997ref. 139060Burbank CA: American Broadcasting Company ABC 1997. Revised Draft script for the 1997 television movie. Based on the 1994 novel "The Advocate's Devil" by Alan Dershowitz. A film whose message regarding the nature of sexual assault remains potent and relevant "The Advocate's Devil" follows an attorney who successfully helps a young athlete shake rape charges that have been brought against him. Unfortunately he later uncovers troubling evidence about his ex-client that has both personal and professional ramifications. Set in San Francisco shot on location in Vancouver Canada. Green untitled wrappers. Title page present with credits for director Jeff Bleckner executive producer Elon Dershowits and producer Karen Moore. 123 leaves with last page of text numbered 119. Xerographic duplication first generation copy with no copied punch holes with goldenrod and green revision pages throughout dated variously between 05/22/97 and 05/28/97. Pages Fine wrapper Fine bound with two gold brads. American Broadcasting Company [ABC] unknown books
1997ref. 139060Burbank CA: American Broadcasting Company ABC 1997. Revised Draft script for the 1997 television movie. Based on the 1994 novel "The Advocate's Devil" by Alan Dershowitz. A film whose message regarding the nature of sexual assault remains potent and relevant "The Advocate's Devil" follows an attorney who successfully helps a young athlete shake rape charges that have been brought against him. Unfortunately he later uncovers troubling evidence about his ex-client that has both personal and professional ramifications. Set in San Francisco shot on location in Vancouver Canada. Green untitled wrappers. Title page present with credits for director Jeff Bleckner executive producer Elon Dershowits and producer Karen Moore. 123 leaves with last page of text numbered 119. Xerographic duplication first generation copy with no copied punch holes with goldenrod and green revision pages throughout dated variously between 05/22/97 and 05/28/97. Pages Fine wrapper Fine bound with two gold brads. American Broadcasting Company [ABC] unknown
1985ref. 163218N.p.: N.p. 1985. First Draft script for an unproduced episode of the 1985-1986 television series. An updated version of the 1969-1974 television show "Love American Style" focused on love and relationships and following in the vignette style of the original. In this episode a man sets up a fake mugging of a woman he likes so he can defend and impress her. Lime titled wrappers noted as FIRST DRAFT on the front wrapper production No. 1-061 dated 11/26/85 with credits for screenwriter Jeff Abugov. Title page integral with front wrapper. 21 leaves with last page of text numbered 20. Xerogrpahic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1979ref. 138668Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1979. Final Draft script for the 1980 film. A blend of science fiction and romance that has over time become a beloved classic. Christopher Reeve portrays a melancholy playwright who becomes fascinated with the woman in a portrait hanging in a hotel and uses self-hypnosis to transport himself to her time. Nominated for an Academy Award. Nominated for an Academy Award. Red titled wrappers noted as production No. 00590 dated April 24 1979. Title page present noted as Final Draft with credit for screenwriter Matheson. 146 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Universal Pictures unknown books
1973ref. 150574New York: National General Pictures 1973. Eight vintage studio still photographs from the 1973 film. An erotic thriller following a television reporter who becomes increasingly obsessed with filming his neighbors' private lives. Noted author Michael Crichton's first original screenplay. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National General Pictures unknown books
1973ref. 150575New York: National General Pictures 1973. Three vintage color studio still photographs from the 1973 film. An erotic thriller following a television reporter who becomes increasingly obsessed with filming his neighbors' private lives. Noted author Michael Crichton's first original screenplay. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National General Pictures unknown books
1983ref. 148085N.p.: Embassy Pictures 1983. Vintage studio still photograph of Sam Neill and Derek Jacobi from the 1983 film. Based on Michael Barak's 1978 novel "The Enigma Sacrifice." C.I.A. Agent Bodley Michael Lonsdale recruits East German dissident Alex Holbeck Martin Sheen to infiltrate Soviet intelligence to prevent five KGB agents from assassinating Soviet dissidents in the west. Set in Paris and Berlin shot on location in France. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Embassy Pictures unknown books
1979ref. 138668Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1979. Final Draft script for the 1980 film. A blend of science fiction and romance that has over time become a beloved classic. Christopher Reeve portrays a melancholy playwright who becomes fascinated with the woman in a portrait hanging in a hotel and uses self-hypnosis to transport himself to her time. Nominated for an Academy Award. Nominated for an Academy Award. Red titled wrappers noted as production No. 00590 dated April 24 1979. Title page present noted as Final Draft with credit for screenwriter Matheson. 146 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Universal Pictures unknown
1965ref. 152112N.p.: N.p. 1965. Three vintage borderless photographs including one double weight and two single-weight from the set of the 1965 French film. One photograph showing director Louis Malle relaxing with a camera crew to his right one photograph showing Malle with actresses Brigitte Bardot and Jeanne Moreau in conversation with Malle looking on and the final photograph showing Malle and Bardot during filming on location. All photographs with manuscript ink annotations to the verso. Director Louis Malle's sixth film a humorous and subversive gender-swapped twist on the buddy movie about two women named Maria who enjoy a variety of unusual experiences together including inventing striptease for a traveling circus and leading a socialist revolutionary uprising. Set in 1900s Central America shot on location in Mexico. Two photographs approximately 9.5 x 7.25 inches one photograph 9.75 x 8 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1965ref. 152112N.p.: N.p. 1965. Three vintage borderless photographs including one double weight and two single-weight from the set of the 1965 French film. One photograph showing director Louis Malle relaxing with a camera crew to his right one photograph showing Malle with actresses Brigitte Bardot and Jeanne Moreau in conversation with Malle looking on and the final photograph showing Malle and Bardot during filming on location. All photographs with manuscript ink annotations to the verso. Director Louis Malle's sixth film a humorous and subversive gender-swapped twist on the buddy movie about two women named Maria who enjoy a variety of unusual experiences together including inventing striptease for a traveling circus and leading a socialist revolutionary uprising. Set in 1900s Central America shot on location in Mexico. Two photographs approximately 9.5 x 7.25 inches one photograph 9.75 x 8 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
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
1959ref. 144939Paris: Les Films Fernand Rivers 1959. Vintage photograph of director Jean-Pierre Mocky behind a camera on the set of his 1959 directorial debut. Two young men wander around Paris attempting to pick up women. 6.75 x 5.5 inches. Near Fine. Les Films Fernand Rivers unknown books
