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1940ref. 148233Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1940. Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1940 film one with "Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer" stamp on the verso. Based on the 1937 play "Parfumerie." Klara Novak Margaret Sullavan is the new employee at the Matuschek and Company store and Alfred Kralik James Stewart their best salesman can't stand each other unaware they're falling in love through the post as anonymous pen pals. Selected for the National Film Registry in 1999. Set in Budapest. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with pinholes at corners one with two small pieces of paper tape at top pinholes on verso. Rosenbaum 1000. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
1941ref. 150534Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1941. Vintage wide reference photograph of Ernst Lubitsch playing piano on the set of the 1942 film. Remade in 1983 directed by Alan Johnson starring Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft. Carol Lombard's final film having died in an airplane accident during post-production. Jack Benny and Carole Lombard star as Joseph and Maria Tura husband and wife thespians in Nazi occupied Warsaw who inadvertently become part of the Resistance and must utilize every acting trick in the book to retrieve a list of Polish Resistance fighters from a German spy. Set in Warsaw immediately before and during the 1939 German invasion. 10 x 8 inches image 4.5 x 3.75 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Byrge and Miller The Screwball Comedy Films: A History and Filmography 1934-1942. Criterion Collection 670. United Artists unknown books
1940ref. 148233Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1940. Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1940 film one with "Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer" stamp on the verso. Based on the 1937 play "Parfumerie." Klara Novak Margaret Sullavan is the new employee at the Matuschek and Company store and Alfred Kralik James Stewart their best salesman can't stand each other unaware they're falling in love through the post as anonymous pen pals. Selected for the National Film Registry in 1999. Set in Budapest. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with pinholes at corners one with two small pieces of paper tape at top pinholes on verso. Rosenbaum 1000. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
1941ref. 150534Beverly Hills CA: United Artists 1941. Vintage wide reference photograph of Ernst Lubitsch playing piano on the set of the 1942 film. Remade in 1983 directed by Alan Johnson starring Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft. Carol Lombard's final film having died in an airplane accident during post-production. Jack Benny and Carole Lombard star as Joseph and Maria Tura husband and wife thespians in Nazi occupied Warsaw who inadvertently become part of the Resistance and must utilize every acting trick in the book to retrieve a list of Polish Resistance fighters from a German spy. Set in Warsaw immediately before and during the 1939 German invasion. 10 x 8 inches image 4.5 x 3.75 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Byrge and Miller The Screwball Comedy Films: A History and Filmography 1934-1942. Criterion Collection 670. United Artists unknown
1972ref. 162048N.p.: Atlantic Film 1972. Vintage studio still photograph from the US release of the 1971 German film. Provenance stamp on the verso. A German "report" film wherein reporters researching sex in the office present various examples of sexual encounters at the office. 8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine. Nilsen Warped and Faded. Atlantic Film unknown books
1975ref. 146429N.p.: N.p. 1975. First Draft script for an unproduced film written by the Oscar-winning screenwriter Ernest Tidyman. Based on Martin Caidin's 1974 novel. An American ace pilot and his Japanese counterpart take to the skies during World War II to duel and are eventually forced into a friendship built on necessity. Screenwriter Ernest Tidyman previously won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "The French Connection" 1971 and was also known for writing both the John Shaft novel series and the screenplay for the 1971 film. Set in and above Japan. Black titled wrappers. Title page present dated May 6 1975 noted as "first draft" with credits for screenwriter Tidyman and novelist Martin Caidin. 106 leaves with last page of text numbered 105. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good with tape reinforcements to its silver prong binding. N.p. unknown books
1975ref. 146429N.p.: N.p. 1975. First Draft script for an unproduced film written by the Oscar-winning screenwriter Ernest Tidyman. Based on Martin Caidin's 1974 novel. An American ace pilot and his Japanese counterpart take to the skies during World War II to duel and are eventually forced into a friendship built on necessity. Screenwriter Ernest Tidyman previously won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "The French Connection" 1971 and was also known for writing both the John Shaft novel series and the screenplay for the 1971 film. Set in and above Japan. Black titled wrappers. Title page present dated May 6 1975 noted as "first draft" with credits for screenwriter Tidyman and novelist Martin Caidin. 106 leaves with last page of text numbered 105. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good with tape reinforcements to its silver prong binding. N.p. unknown
1965ref. 146683N.p.: Lippert Pictures 1965. Collection of 20 vintage studio still photographs from the 1965 film in their original brown paper sleeve stamped "THE RETURN OF MR. MOTO 25 STILLS SET A." Mr. Moto the fictional Japanese secret agent created by author John P. Marquand appearing in 6 of his novels between 1935 and 1957 and portrayed by Peter Lorre in 8 motion pictures between 1937 and 1939 as well as a 1951 radio show starring James Monks is here portrayed by Henry Silva an undercover Interpol agent investigating the bombing of Middle East oil fields assisted by Beta Oil secretary Maxine Powell Suzanne Lloyed and Police Inspector Jim Halliday Stanley Morgan. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Paper sleeve Near Fine closed tear along one edge. Lippert Pictures unknown books
1965ref. 146683N.p.: Lippert Pictures 1965. Collection of 20 vintage studio still photographs from the 1965 film in their original brown paper sleeve stamped "THE RETURN OF MR. MOTO 25 STILLS SET A." Mr. Moto the fictional Japanese secret agent created by author John P. Marquand appearing in 6 of his novels between 1935 and 1957 and portrayed by Peter Lorre in 8 motion pictures between 1937 and 1939 as well as a 1951 radio show starring James Monks is here portrayed by Henry Silva an undercover Interpol agent investigating the bombing of Middle East oil fields assisted by Beta Oil secretary Maxine Powell Suzanne Lloyed and Police Inspector Jim Halliday Stanley Morgan. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Paper sleeve Near Fine closed tear along one edge. Lippert Pictures unknown
1961ref. 156240Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1961. Revised Final Draft script for the 1962 film. Based on Ernest Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms" as well as his "Nick Adams" stories about a 19-year-old who leaves his Michigan home holding various jobs before signing up to become an ambulance driver for the Italian Army during World War I. Nominated for five Golden Globes including Best Drama and Best Supporting Actor. Shot on location in Mellen Wisconsin and in Verona Italy. Red titled wrappers noted as REVISED FINAL on the front wrapper dated October 17 1961. Title page present dated October 17 1961 noted as Revised Final with credits for screenwriter A.E. Hotchner. 167 leaves with last page of text numbered 67. Mimeograph duplication rectos only with blue revision pages throughout dated variously between 10/23/61 and 11/27/61. Pages with silverfish damage to the top of the confidentiality page and a small amount to the top of the title page else Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1960ref. 153707N.p.: N.p. 1960. Draft script for an unproduced television episode. Incomplete as issued. Based on Ernest Hemingway's 1925 short story about a young man dealing with discontent and malaise while living with his family after returning from World War I. An unproduced venture by screenwriter Larry Cohen best known for his Blaxploitation films "Bone" 1972 "Black Caesar" 1973 and "Hell Up in Harlem" 1973 as well as several popular horror and science fiction films including "It's Alive" 1974 "God Told Me To" 1976 and "The Stuff" 1985. Set in Oklahoma. Self wrappers. Title page present undated with credits for story writer Ernest Hemingway and screenwriter Larry Cohen. 13 leaves not numbered. Carbon typescript rectos only. Pages Near Fine unbound. N.p. unknown books
1964ref. 137342Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1964. Original pressbook for the 1964 film the second time Hemingway's short story was adapted for the screen following the classic 1946 version starring Burt Lancaster and Ava Gardner. Notable as Ronald Reagan's last film role and perhaps in preparation for his move into politics the first time he played a villain. 12 x 18 inches. 12 pages saddle stapled. Light foxing overall else Near Fine. Universal Pictures unknown books
1950ref. 160936Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1950. Vintage mini-banner poster for the 1950 film. Based on the 1923 short story "My Old Man" by Ernest Hemingway. John Garfield stars as a crooked washed-up expatriate jockey on the run from a racketeer for not throwing a race while trying to redeem himself for the sake of his son. Remade in 1979 as the CBS television film "My Old Man" directed by John Erman and starring Kristy McNichol and Warren Oates. Shot on location in Sherwood Forest California. 4.75 x 28 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing at the extremities. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1957ref. 172280N.p.: N.p. 1957. Final script for the 1957 film. Specially bound copy belonging to actress Jacqueline Evans who played the uncredited role of Mrs. Braddock with her annotations in manuscript pencil underlining dialogue on several leaves. SIGNED in round-robin fashion by numerous cast and crew members on the first seven leaves some with inscriptions. Signatures include director Henry King and actors Ava Gardner Mel Ferrer Tyrone Power and Errol Flynn humorously signing as "E. Hemingway" among others. Full provenance available. The first screen adaptation of the 1926 novel by Ernest Hemingway. One of the most honest film adaptations of its era attributable mainly to the screenplay by novelist and Hemingway acolyte Peter Viertel. Featuring a standout performance by Errol Flynn as the hedonistic hard-drinking burned-out Mike Campbell. in other words as himself. Shot on location in Pamplona Paris Biarritz and Mexico. Title page present noted as Final Script dated February 20 1957. 147 leaves with last page of text numbered 142. Mimeograph duplication on eye-rest green stock rectos only with blue revision pages throughout dated variously between March 11 and 14 1957. Pages Near Fine binding Very Good plus specially bound in textured brown cloth with an orange ribbon bookmark. N.p. unknown books
1957ref. 156242Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1957. Final Draft script for the 1957 film. The first screen adaptation of the 1926 novel by Ernest Hemingway. One of the most honest film adaptations of its era attributable mainly to the screenplay by novelist and Hemingway acolyte Peter Viertel. Featuring a standout performance by Errol Flynn as the hedonistic hard-drinking burned-out Mike Campbell. in other words as himself. Shot on location in Pamplona Paris Biarritz and Mexico. Blue titled wrappers noted as FINAL on the front wrapper rubber-stamped copy No. 97 and production No. 683 dated February 20 1957. Distribution page present with receipt removed. Title page present dated February 20 1957 noted as Final Script. 154 leaves with last page of text numbered 142. Mimeograph duplication rectos only with blue revision pages throughout dated variously between 3/11/57 and 6/3/57. Pages with silverfish damage to the corners of the first few pages and final revision page else Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus with toning and creasing at the extremities and a small dampstain to the heel bound internally with three gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1958ref. 152832Logan IA: The Perfection Form Company 1958. Complete bound set of ten literary photographic prints published in conjunction with the 1958 film made for educational use. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning 1952 novel by Ernest Hemingway. Winner of an Academy Award and nominated for two more including Best Actor for Spencer Tracy one of nine nominations he would receive during his career. Housed in blue wrappers measuring 13 x 10 inches. Photographs 12 x 9 inches. Very Good plus lightly creased. The Perfection Form Company unknown books
1958ref. 146914N.p.: Leland Hayward Productions 1958. Vintage photograph of Ernest Hemingway and Spencer Tracy on the set of the 1958 film. Mimeo snipe on the verso. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Ernest Hemingway published in 1952. Winner of an Academy Award and nominated for two more including Best Actor for Spencer Tracy one of nine nominations he would receive during his career. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine very light creasing. Leland Hayward Productions unknown books
1958ref. 155788Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1958. Vintage photograph of a camera crew capturing a shot of actor Spencer Tracy and child actor Felipe Pazos on the set of the 1958 film. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso along with a stamp crediting Warner photographer Jack Woods. Based on the Pulitzer Prize winning 1952 novel by Ernest Hemingway. Winner of an Academy Award and nominated for two more including Best Actor for Spencer Tracy one of nine nominations he would receive during his career. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Warner Brothers unknown books
1943ref. 155306Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1943. Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1943 film showing director Sam Wood speaking with actors Ingrid Bergman Lilo Yarsen Katina Paxinou and Gray Cooper on the set. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso along with the stamps of PIX Agency and the Westport Public Library. From the archive of the PIX Agency a photo house that acted as an intermediary between émigré photographers as well as those still living in Europe and the American magazine and newspaper market between 1935-1969. Based on Ernest Hemingway's 1940 novel which follows the experiences of an American fighting against the fascists in the Spanish Civil War and his relationship with a young guerrilla fighter. Nominated for nine Academy Awards winning one for Best Supporting Actress for Katina Paxinou. Set and shot on location in Spain. 9.5 x 7.5 inches. Photograph laminated presumably as issued else Near Fine. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1975ref. 153845Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1975. Final Draft script for the 1977 film. Based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway published posthumously in 1970 following three episodes in the life of a stoic aging artist living in the British-controlled Bahamas. Set in the Bahamas shot on location in Kaua'i Hawaii. Green generic Paramount wrappers with a die-cut title window in the British style. Title page present dated September 10 1975 noted as FINAL DRAFT with credits for screenwriter Denne Bart Petitclerc. 130 leaves with last page of text numbered 129. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound internally with two gold brads. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1957ref. 136403Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1957. Draft script for the 1957 film. In Selznick Studio wrappers with the insignia on the front wrapper. An original production script with a perforated distribution leaf preceding the title page. The second film version of Ernest Hemingway's 1929 novel and also the last film produced by David O. Selznick. Frederick Henry Hudson is an American serving in the Italian Army during WWI where he meets Catherine Barkley Jones a Red cross nurse. They have a torrid affair which results in pregnancy. The two gradually lose contact with one another. But Henry makes it to Switzerland where Barkley is hospitalized. The baby is stillborn and Barkley dies shortly afterward. Set in Europe shot on location in Italy. White titled wrappers with credits for screenwriter Hecht original director Vidor and producer Selznick. Title page present dated 1957 with a credit for screenwriter Hecht. 177 leaves with last page of text numbered 173. Mimeograph on eye-rest green stock. Pages and wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Davenport p. 122. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1957ref. 173039Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1957. Five vintage hand-tinted British front-of-house cards from the 1957 film. Based on Ernest Hemingway's 1929 semi-autobiographical novel about an American soldier stationed in Italy whose romance with a Red Cross nurse becomes his only joy amidst the horrors of war. The second film adaptation of Hemingway's novel and the final film produced by David O. Selznick. Set in Italy and Switzerland shot on location in Italy. 8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1980ref. 147323N.p.: N.p. 1980. Draft script for an unproduced film based on Ernest Hemingway's final novel. A middle-aged man dying of a heart disease takes a duck hunting trip in Trieste Italy reminiscing on his past experiences as a military officer and recent romance with an 18 year old girl. Set in Italy. White untitled wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Alan Scott and novelist Ernest Hemingway. 114 leaves with last page of text numbered 112. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1957ref. 173039Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1957. Five vintage hand-tinted British front-of-house cards from the 1957 film. Based on Ernest Hemingway's 1929 semi-autobiographical novel about an American soldier stationed in Italy whose romance with a Red Cross nurse becomes his only joy amidst the horrors of war. The second film adaptation of Hemingway's novel and the final film produced by David O. Selznick. Set in Italy and Switzerland shot on location in Italy. 8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
1957ref. 136403Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1957. Draft script for the 1957 film. In Selznick Studio wrappers with the insignia on the front wrapper. An original production script with a perforated distribution leaf preceding the title page. The second film version of Ernest Hemingway's 1929 novel and also the last film produced by David O. Selznick. Frederick Henry Hudson is an American serving in the Italian Army during WWI where he meets Catherine Barkley Jones a Red cross nurse. They have a torrid affair which results in pregnancy. The two gradually lose contact with one another. But Henry makes it to Switzerland where Barkley is hospitalized. The baby is stillborn and Barkley dies shortly afterward. Set in Europe shot on location in Italy. White titled wrappers with credits for screenwriter Hecht original director Vidor and producer Selznick. Title page present dated 1957 with a credit for screenwriter Hecht. 177 leaves with last page of text numbered 173. Mimeograph on eye-rest green stock. Pages and wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Davenport p. 122. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
