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1958ref. 139786Burbank CA: National Broadcasting Company NBC 1958. Revised Final Draft script for the 1958 television episode of "The Ed Wynn Show." Copy belonging to actor Tom Irish with his name in green manuscript ink on the front wrapper and notation in green ink to a single page. Irish played an uncredited bit part named "Biff." In 1958 veteran vaudeville comedian Ed Wynn creator of the innovative live skit-based 1949 television show of the same name tried his hand at a third television series: a short-lived sitcom that would last only one season. Though Wynn was one of few beloved vaudevillians to make a successful transition to the small screen with his first show featuring high profile Hollywood guests and winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Live Show in 1950 his success would not last indefinitely. As television grew he would shift towards more serious dramatic roles. The 1958 iteration of "The Ed Wynn Show" would be the last series he put his name on before taking a spate of guest appearances and dramatic roles in various television shows and films. Yellow titled wrappers noted as production No. 4477 dated October 29 1958 with credits for screenwriters Laurence Marks and Milton Pascal. Title page present dated October 29 1958 noted as REVISED FINAL DRAFT with credits for screenwriters Marks and Pascal. 43 leaves with last page of text numbered 38. Mimeograph on eye-rest green stock with yellow revision pages throughout dated October 31 1958. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good bound with two gold brads. National Broadcasting Company [NBC] unknown books
1954ref. 131088Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1954. Final Draft script for the 1954 film. The fifth of seven films in the popular "Francis the Talking Mules series all made in the 1950s. Copy belonging to technical advisor Major Lane Carlson with his name in manuscript blue ink on a label affixed to the front wrapper and his annotations throughout. Carlson acted as a consultant on the military aspects of the film as the film involves Francis joining the Army going to the Pentagon etc. Salmon titled wrappers noted as Final Screenplay on the front wrapper dated February 9 1954. 157 leaves Multilith duplication with blue pink and yellow revision pages throughout dated variously between 2-17-54 and 4-5-54. Pages and wrapper Very Good plus in a three ring binder used during production. Universal Pictures unknown books
1943ref. 130866Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1943. Revised Draft script for the 1944 film. The second of Universal's Technicolor fantasy adventures after "Arabian Nights" 1942 and "White Savage" 1943 loosely based on the classic Arabian Nights tales with a fitting score by Edward Ward to match Lubin's directorial flair. A fun but often overlooked desert romp. Gray titled wrappers noted as Revised and copy No. 113 on the front wrapper rubber-stamped production No. 7142 dated 5-20-43 with credit for screenwriter Hartmann. 114 leaves mimeograph duplication with annotations throughout. Pages Near Fine wrapper Poor with front wrapper starting bound with three gold brads. Weaver p. 565. Universal Pictures unknown books
1943ref. 130866Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1943. Revised Draft script for the 1944 film. The second of Universal's Technicolor fantasy adventures after "Arabian Nights" 1942 and "White Savage" 1943 loosely based on the classic Arabian Nights tales with a fitting score by Edward Ward to match Lubin's directorial flair. A fun but often overlooked desert romp. Gray titled wrappers noted as Revised and copy No. 113 on the front wrapper rubber-stamped production No. 7142 dated 5-20-43 with credit for screenwriter Hartmann. 114 leaves mimeograph duplication with annotations throughout. Pages Near Fine wrapper Poor with front wrapper starting bound with three gold brads. Weaver p. 565. Universal Pictures unknown
1937ref. 165097Universal City: Universal Pictures 1937. Vintage photograph of John Wayne and Louise Latimer on the set of the 1937 film with a mimeo snipe on the verso. Not to be confused with the 1925 silent film of the same name. 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. John Wayne stars as the manager of a trucking company who pits his trucking fleet in a contest against a train to deliver aviation parts to the Pacific coast before a labor strike takes place. Shot on location in Santa Clarita and Newhall California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Universal Pictures unknown
1954ref. 131088Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1954. Final Draft script for the 1954 film. The fifth of seven films in the popular "Francis the Talking Mules series all made in the 1950s. Copy belonging to technical advisor Major Lane Carlson with his name in manuscript blue ink on a label affixed to the front wrapper and his annotations throughout. Carlson acted as a consultant on the military aspects of the film as the film involves Francis joining the Army going to the Pentagon etc. Salmon titled wrappers noted as Final Screenplay on the front wrapper dated February 9 1954. 157 leaves Multilith duplication with blue pink and yellow revision pages throughout dated variously between 2-17-54 and 4-5-54. Pages and wrapper Very Good plus in a three ring binder used during production. Universal Pictures unknown
1966ref. 151319N.p.: N.p. 1966. Five vintage reference photographs from the 1966 film showing Herman's Hermits who appear as fictionalized versions of themselves in the film. A NASA scientist is sent to covertly gather information about Herman's Hermits after the children of US astronauts pick "Herman's Hermits" to be the name of the newest Gemini space capsule. The second US film to feature the British-based band following "When the Boys Meet the Girls" 1965. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
1965ref. 148132Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1965. Draft script for the 1966 film here under the working title "There's No Place Like Space" from the collection of cinematographer Paul Vogel presumably his working copy with "Camera" written in manuscript pencil at the top right corner of the front wrapper. A vehicle to promote the band Herman's Hermits in much the same vein as The Beatles in Richard Lester's 1965 "A Hard Day's Night" and 1966 "Help." British pop rock band Herman's Hermits tour the US and are chosen as the "good luck name" of the next Gemini space capsule. Yellow titled wrappers rubber-stamped copy No. 73 dated August 30 1965 with credits for screenwriter James B. Gordon. Title page integral with first page. 112 leaves with last page of text numbered 112. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
1952ref. 145121Universal City: Universal International Pictures 1952. Three vintage linen backed keybook photographs of members of the cast and crew on the set of the 1952 film. Mimeo snipe and manuscript annotations on the verso of each. One photo shown. Please inquire to see others. A family facing financial troubles realizes that the two trees they recently brought home from the nursery are money trees each bearing five and ten dollar bills. At first this mysterious luck is a relief but quickly the police the IRS and media outlets all get involved and the family struggles to discern the right way to handle all this new cash. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Universal International Pictures unknown
1939ref. 151805Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1939. Post-production Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1939 film. A prison warden must decide between keeping a huge lot of stolen goods and saving a man from the electric chair. Tall yellow titled wrappers. Title page present noted as production No. 1032 with credits for director Arthur Lubin and actors Victor McLaglen and Jackie Cooper. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads at the top edge. Universal Pictures unknown
1958ref. 139786Burbank CA: National Broadcasting Company NBC 1958. Revised Final Draft script for the 1958 television episode of "The Ed Wynn Show." Copy belonging to actor Tom Irish with his name in green manuscript ink on the front wrapper and notation in green ink to a single page. Irish played an uncredited bit part named "Biff." In 1958 veteran vaudeville comedian Ed Wynn creator of the innovative live skit-based 1949 television show of the same name tried his hand at a third television series: a short-lived sitcom that would last only one season. Though Wynn was one of few beloved vaudevillians to make a successful transition to the small screen with his first show featuring high profile Hollywood guests and winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Live Show in 1950 his success would not last indefinitely. As television grew he would shift towards more serious dramatic roles. The 1958 iteration of "The Ed Wynn Show" would be the last series he put his name on before taking a spate of guest appearances and dramatic roles in various television shows and films. Yellow titled wrappers noted as production No. 4477 dated October 29 1958 with credits for screenwriters Laurence Marks and Milton Pascal. Title page present dated October 29 1958 noted as REVISED FINAL DRAFT with credits for screenwriters Marks and Pascal. 43 leaves with last page of text numbered 38. Mimeograph on eye-rest green stock with yellow revision pages throughout dated October 31 1958. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good bound with two gold brads. National Broadcasting Company [NBC] unknown
1963ref. 158484N.p.: Advent Films / Union Films 1963. Collection of 14 vintage reference photographs from the 1963 British film. A "naturist" film about a woman who falls in love with a Korean War veteran and decides to join in with his nudist lifestyle. Shot on location in Kent. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus slightly age toned. Advent Films / Union Films unknown books
1965ref. 146897N.p.: N.p. 1965. Final Draft script for the 1965 film. With a "With Compliments" card from Seven Arts Productions laid in with the script along with a set of three stapled revision pages on pink stock. In order to provide a father figure for her infant son a recently widowed woman attempts to choose between two marital prospects-the grumpy child psychologist for whom she works or her hippie next-door neighbor. Set in Greenwich Village NY. Blue untitled wrappers with a die-cut title window in the British style. Title page present noted as Final Draft with credits for screenwriter William Peter Blatty. 124 leaves with last page of text numbered 122. Mimeograph duplication rectos only with pink revision pages laid in dated 21.1.65. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1969ref. 139465Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1969. Two vintage color British front-of-house cards from the 1969 film. This goofy comedy of errors follows the story of an Ohio businessman played by Jack Lemmon who travels with his mousy wife Sandy Dennis to New York City for a game-changing job opportunity. However the couple is met by nothing but trouble on their journey and begin to regret ever leaving Ohio. Set in Manhattan shot on location in New York and Massachusetts. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine with a small crease to the bottom left corner. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1967ref. 148092Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1967. Vintage studio still photograph of Anne Jackson and Sudie Bond from the 1967 film. Based on Murray Schisgal's 1963 play "The Tiger." Lonely frustrated and alienated mailman Ben Harris Eli Wallach decides he has had enough and set to get a girl Anne Jackson the only way he can by kidnapping her. Set in and shot on location in New York City. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Columbia Pictures unknown books
1990ref. 140555Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1990. Revised script for the 1992 film. A biography of famed baseball legend Babe Ruth who was born in Baltimore and given to an orphanage there by his father. He soon demonstrates his amazing hitting ability and adopted by a scout who has him play for the Orioles until he is sold to the Red Sox and consequently angers the owner and is sold to the Yankees for whom he helps win the 1932 World Series. He is soon pushed out of the spotlight by Lou Gehrig and eventually sold to the Braves. At the end a boy he met at the start of his career is all grown up and reminds him that Ruth is still his hero and that he's the best. Set in Baltimore New York Boston Pittsburgh Chicago shot on location in Chicago and California. Title page present dated November 22 1990 noted as Revised with credits for screenwriter John Fusco. 132 leaves with last page of text numbered 131. Later generation photocopy. Pages Very Good plus wrapper missing bound with two gold brads. Universal Pictures unknown books
1966ref. 149376Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1966. Vintage reference photograph from the 1966 film showing director Arthur Hiller inspecting camera angles for actors Natalie Wood and Ian Bannen in between takes while filming on location in Central Park for the 1966 film. With a mimeo snipe on the verso. A bored kleptomaniac housewife decides to steal 60 thousand dollars from the bank where her husband works. Set and shot on location in New York. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown books
1970ref. 144319Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1970. Vintage borderless still photograph of Ali MacGraw Ryan O'Neal and Arthur Hiller on the set of the 1970 film. With typed identifying description manuscript annotations regarding layout and press agency stamps on the verso. Based on screenwriter Erich Segal's novel of the same name. Oliver Barrett IV Ryan O'Neal a wealthy Harvard Law student and Jennifer Cavilleri Ali MacGraw a working class music student fall in love despite their class differences. As their love grows into a serious relationship and eventually marriage they face the disapproval of the Oliver's father despite Jenny's attempts to find common ground. Winner of the 1971 Academy Award for Best Original Score and nominated for six others. Shot on location in California New York China Massachusetts and England. 9.5 x 7.5 inches. Near Fine. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1970ref. 153220Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1970. Vintage borderless studio still photograph of director Arthur Hiller and a camera crew capturing a sidewalk scene with actors Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal. With the stamp of Cinemagence to the verso. Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture Best Director Best Original Screenplay Best Actor for Ryan O'Neal Best Actress for Ali McGraw and Best Supporting Actor for John Marley and winning one for Best Original Score. 9.75 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1977ref. 163624London: Twentieth Century-Fox 1977. Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1977 UK release of the 1976 US film one of Gene Wilder and Jill Clayburgh and one of Richard Pryor. A book editor on a trip from Los Angeles to Chicago thinks he witnesses a murder on a train. When no one believes him he starts investigating on his own. The first film pairing of Wilder and Pryor who later were paired in three other films. Nominated for an Academy Award. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1976ref. 145403Universal City: Universal Pictures 1976. Vintage photograph of director Arthur Hiller and actor Rod Steiger on the set of the 1976 film. Mimeo snipe on the verso. A dramatization of the latter part of the famous showman's life. Based on a memoir by Carlotta Monti Fields' partner during the last fourteen years of his life. Shot on location in California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Universal Pictures unknown books
1979ref. 127312Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1979. Vintage one sheet poster for the 1979 film. Alan Arkin stars as Sheldon an unassuming dentist from New Jersey who on the eve of his daughter's wedding meets the groom's father Vince played by Peter Falk a strange mysterious and volatile man who in the next 24 hours draws him into madcap misadventures from New York to Central America. Remade in 2003 directed by Andrew Flemming and starring Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks. Shot on location in Mexico New Jersey New York and California. 27 x 41 inches. Folded as issued. Near Fine. Criterion Collection 823. Warner Brothers unknown books
1970ref. 153220Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1970. Vintage borderless studio still photograph of director Arthur Hiller and a camera crew capturing a sidewalk scene with actors Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal. With the stamp of Cinemagence to the verso. Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture Best Director Best Original Screenplay Best Actor for Ryan O'Neal Best Actress for Ali McGraw and Best Supporting Actor for John Marley and winning one for Best Original Score. 9.75 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Paramount Pictures unknown
1970ref. 144319Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1970. Vintage borderless still photograph of Ali MacGraw Ryan O'Neal and Arthur Hiller on the set of the 1970 film. With typed identifying description manuscript annotations regarding layout and press agency stamps on the verso. Based on screenwriter Erich Segal's novel of the same name. Oliver Barrett IV Ryan O'Neal a wealthy Harvard Law student and Jennifer Cavilleri Ali MacGraw a working class music student fall in love despite their class differences. As their love grows into a serious relationship and eventually marriage they face the disapproval of the Oliver's father despite Jenny's attempts to find common ground. Winner of the 1971 Academy Award for Best Original Score and nominated for six others. Shot on location in California New York China Massachusetts and England. 9.5 x 7.5 inches. Near Fine. Paramount Pictures unknown
1966ref. 149376Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM 1966. Vintage reference photograph from the 1966 film showing director Arthur Hiller inspecting camera angles for actors Natalie Wood and Ian Bannen in between takes while filming on location in Central Park for the 1966 film. With a mimeo snipe on the verso. A bored kleptomaniac housewife decides to steal 60 thousand dollars from the bank where her husband works. Set and shot on location in New York. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] unknown
