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1939ref. 152589Culver City CA: RKO Radio Pictures 1939. Estimating script for the 1939 film. In his 1970 biography of Nathanael West Jay Martin notes: "On June 6 1938 West was hired for his 'established' salary of $350 a week by RKO Pictures-the first of five major studios to employ him-to make a screenplay from an original story by Richard Carroll. Putting everything else aside within a week he outlined his plans for treating the material. He fretted all weekend over whether the outline would be accepted knowing that he could be out of a job again on Monday. On late Monday afternoon he was persuaded to telephone the executive producer Lee Marcus who told him to go ahead at once to the screenplay. On July 20 West finished a first draft for what would be one of his most successful films. After eight weeks in all having polished his script West was released by RKO. At this point it appeared that West had a good chance to earn a single credit for this high budget B-quality movie but the studio called in a hack writer Jerry Cady to polish West's script. After Cady's work on it proved unsatisfactory Dalton Trumbo came in to do a revision before the film went into production. Trumbo eliminated most of the revisions made by Cady restored some of West's material and made still other alterations. By this time West had returned to New York and although his secretary demanded that he ask the guild to arbitrate the credits he appeared indifferent and nearly missed getting any screen credit at all." An aerial melodrama about nine passengers on a commercial flight from Los Angeles to Panama City who crash-land in the Amazon rainforest. The production helped launch the career of a then-unknown Lucille Ball and paved the way for later disaster epics of the 1970s as well as the popular television sitcom "Gilligan's Island." Set in Los Angeles and the Amazon rainforest. Green titled wrappers stamped ESTIMATING DRAFT on the front wrapper dated March 15 1939 with credits for screenwriters Jerry Cady and Dalton Trumbo. Title page integral with the first page of text. 133 leaves with last page of text numbered 133. Carbon typescript on yellow onionskin stock. Pages and wrapper Near Fine bound with three gold brads. RKO Radio Pictures unknown books
1987ref. 171776N.p.: Handmade Films 1987. Four vintage reference photographs from the 1988 film including Jodie Foster as a young adult a young John Turturro and a photo showing director Tony Bill talking with Tim Robbins on the set. Annotations in manuscript pencil on the verso. One of the most important independent films of the 1980s and the movie that launched Jodie Foster into her adult film career as well as one that featured striking early performances by John Turturro and Tim Robbins. A violent ex-con returns to his old neighborhood in the Bronx where he begins harassing a young woman whom he previously attempted to sexually assault. An early script by Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award-winning playwright and screenwriter John Patrick Shanley best known for "Moonstruck" 1987 and "Doubt" 2008. Set in 1960s New York and shot in New York on location. 8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine lightly toned to the edges. Handmade Films unknown
1987ref. 171776N.p.: Handmade Films 1987. Four vintage reference photographs from the 1988 film including Jodie Foster as a young adult a young John Turturro and a photo showing director Tony Bill talking with Tim Robbins on the set. Annotations in manuscript pencil on the verso. One of the most important independent films of the 1980s and the movie that launched Jodie Foster into her adult film career as well as one that featured striking early performances by John Turturro and Tim Robbins. A violent ex-con returns to his old neighborhood in the Bronx where he begins harassing a young woman whom he previously attempted to sexually assault. An early script by Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award-winning playwright and screenwriter John Patrick Shanley best known for "Moonstruck" 1987 and "Doubt" 2008. Set in 1960s New York and shot in New York on location. 8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine lightly toned to the edges. Handmade Films unknown books
1954ref. 160344London: Kinematograph Weekly 1954. Vintage advertisement from Kinematograph Weekly for the 1954 film noir. Dated May 13 1954 on the recto. Also on recto are photographs from the premiere of "Hell and High Water" 1954 at Odeon Cinema. Kinematograph Weekly was a British trade paper written for the British film industry that ran from 1889 until 1971. A failing business hires his best friend to help kill him so that his wife may collect his life insurance. When his business suddenly starts taking a turn for the better he must try to stop the hit-man before he kills him. Set in London. 8.5 x 11 inches. Very Good plus with some creasing along the left and right edges and one small tear at the top edge. Also with one very small chip missing at the bottom right corner. Grant UK. Lyons US. Selby UK. Selby US. Spicer UK. Weldon 1996. Kinematograph Weekly unknown
1954ref. 160344London: Kinematograph Weekly 1954. Vintage advertisement from Kinematograph Weekly for the 1954 film noir. Dated May 13 1954 on the recto. Also on recto are photographs from the premiere of "Hell and High Water" 1954 at Odeon Cinema. Kinematograph Weekly was a British trade paper written for the British film industry that ran from 1889 until 1971. A failing business hires his best friend to help kill him so that his wife may collect his life insurance. When his business suddenly starts taking a turn for the better he must try to stop the hit-man before he kills him. Set in London. 8.5 x 11 inches. Very Good plus with some creasing along the left and right edges and one small tear at the top edge. Also with one very small chip missing at the bottom right corner. Grant UK. Lyons US. Selby UK. Selby US. Spicer UK. Weldon 1996. Kinematograph Weekly unknown books
1971ref. 132236Germany: Fotopress Heidelberg / Atlas Films 1971. Original German A1 poster for the 1961 Italian film. From the collection of noted film historian Amos Vogel. Full provenance available. An Ernie Kovacs cult comedy the last film to be directed by Mario Zampi. Being the exploits of Aldo Bondi Kovacs who earns his living off wealthy widows. When Bondi consoles the beautiful and impoverished Baroness Sandra Cyd Charisse he makes the mistake of falling in love. This gets him into a complex con game with three other widows and a huge sum of money meant to be invested to earn a bundle based on the five-hour time difference between the East Coast of the US and Western Europe. Eleanor Mannikka Rovi 23 x 33 inches rolled. Very Good or better overall. Fotopress Heidelberg / Atlas Films unknown
1971ref. 132236Germany: Fotopress Heidelberg / Atlas Films 1971. Original German A1 poster for the 1961 Italian film. From the collection of noted film historian Amos Vogel. Full provenance available. An Ernie Kovacs cult comedy the last film to be directed by Mario Zampi. Being the exploits of Aldo Bondi Kovacs who earns his living off wealthy widows. When Bondi consoles the beautiful and impoverished Baroness Sandra Cyd Charisse he makes the mistake of falling in love. This gets him into a complex con game with three other widows and a huge sum of money meant to be invested to earn a bundle based on the five-hour time difference between the East Coast of the US and Western Europe. Eleanor Mannikka Rovi 23 x 33 inches rolled. Very Good or better overall. Fotopress Heidelberg / Atlas Films unknown books
1997ref. 154464Universal City: MCA / Universal 1997. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1997 re-release of the 1943 film showing Akim Tamiroff Franchot Tone and Anne Baxter. Based on Lajos Biro's 1917 play "Hotel Imperial: Szinmu negy felvonasban." During World War II a British soldier passes himself off as a waiter at the hotel commandeered by Nazis later becoming entrenched in a German spying scheme. Set in north Africa and shot on location in California and Arizona. 10 x 8 inches. Fine. MCA / Universal unknown books
1955ref. 160822N.p.: American Releasing Corporation 1955. Vintage insert poster for the 1955 film. Roger Corman's directorial debut and his third production. During the Civil War five condemned men are offered pardons by the Confederacy if they join the Confederate army and track down a traitorous Confederate spy who is in possession of a stagecoach full of Confederate gold. Shot on location in Death Valley and Los Angeles California. 14 x 36 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing at the extremities and a 3/4-inch closed tear to the lower vertical fold. American Releasing Corporation unknown
1955ref. 160822N.p.: American Releasing Corporation 1955. Vintage insert poster for the 1955 film. Roger Corman's directorial debut and his third production. During the Civil War five condemned men are offered pardons by the Confederacy if they join the Confederate army and track down a traitorous Confederate spy who is in possession of a stagecoach full of Confederate gold. Shot on location in Death Valley and Los Angeles California. 14 x 36 inches. Very Good plus with light creasing at the extremities and a 3/4-inch closed tear to the lower vertical fold. American Releasing Corporation unknown books
1951ref. 164800Universal City CA: Universal-International 1951. Vintage publicity photograph from the 1951 film showing actors Lon Chaney Maureen O'Hara and Buddy Baer. Mimeo snipe on the verso. A Bedouin chief competes with a Tunisian princess in hunting down a legendary black stallion but join forces against the barbaric Corsair Lords. 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. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus. Universal-International unknown books
1953ref. 145084Los Angeles: Esskay Pictures Corporation 1953. Vintage photograph of actors Denise Darcel and Patric Knowles producer Sam Katzman and production manager Bert Leonard on the set of the 1953 film. Mimeo snipe and an rubber studio stamp on the verso. Set in 1765 in India. Calcutta's King Amir Khasid Gregory Gaye is ousted from his position by Prince Jehan George Keymas. Amir's forces led by Suzanne Roget also known as "The Flame" Denise Darcel continue the fight. Suzanne Roget is secretly engaged to a British captain though they must stay apart until the political conflict is resolved and Amir returns to the throne. Set in India shot on location in Simi Valley CA. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Esskay Pictures Corporation unknown
1953ref. 145084Los Angeles: Esskay Pictures Corporation 1953. Vintage photograph of actors Denise Darcel and Patric Knowles producer Sam Katzman and production manager Bert Leonard on the set of the 1953 film. Mimeo snipe and an rubber studio stamp on the verso. Set in 1765 in India. Calcutta's King Amir Khasid Gregory Gaye is ousted from his position by Prince Jehan George Keymas. Amir's forces led by Suzanne Roget also known as "The Flame" Denise Darcel continue the fight. Suzanne Roget is secretly engaged to a British captain though they must stay apart until the political conflict is resolved and Amir returns to the throne. Set in India shot on location in Simi Valley CA. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Esskay Pictures Corporation unknown books
1955ref. 160365North Hollywood: Republic Pictures 1955. Vintage color program for the 1955 film. Yvonne De Carlo stars as a café singer who inherits a fortune and buys a casino in Nassau and the many suitors including gangsters she attracks. 5.5 x 8.5 inches Tri-fold. Very Good plus with a horizontal crease and light creasing and edgewear overall. Republic Pictures unknown
1955ref. 160365North Hollywood: Republic Pictures 1955. Vintage color program for the 1955 film. Yvonne De Carlo stars as a café singer who inherits a fortune and buys a casino in Nassau and the many suitors including gangsters she attracks. 5.5 x 8.5 inches Tri-fold. Very Good plus with a horizontal crease and light creasing and edgewear overall. Republic Pictures unknown books
1936ref. 164557Universal City: Universal Pictures 1936. Vintage publicity photograph of Buster Crabbe from the 1936 serial film. 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. Based on the 1934 comic-strip character created by Alex Raymond. The first screen adaptation of "Flash Gordon" presented as a serial film in 13 chapters and starring Buster Crabbe in the titular role battling to thwart the evil schemes of Emperor Ming the Merciless portrayed by Charles B. Middleton. Followed by two sequels also in serial form "Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars" 1938 and "Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe" 1940. Remade in 1980 as a superhero space opera film directed by Mike Hodges and starring Sam J. Jones and Melony Anderson. Shot on location in Bronson Canyon California. 8 x 10 inches mounted onto a 8.25 x 10.25 inch black art board. Near Fine with even toning. National Film Registry. Universal Pictures unknown
1936ref. 164557Universal City: Universal Pictures 1936. Vintage publicity photograph of Buster Crabbe from the 1936 serial film. 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. Based on the 1934 comic-strip character created by Alex Raymond. The first screen adaptation of "Flash Gordon" presented as a serial film in 13 chapters and starring Buster Crabbe in the titular role battling to thwart the evil schemes of Emperor Ming the Merciless portrayed by Charles B. Middleton. Followed by two sequels also in serial form "Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars" 1938 and "Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe" 1940. Remade in 1980 as a superhero space opera film directed by Mike Hodges and starring Sam J. Jones and Melony Anderson. Shot on location in Bronson Canyon California. 8 x 10 inches mounted onto a 8.25 x 10.25 inch black art board. Near Fine with even toning. National Film Registry. Universal Pictures unknown books
1990ref. 170252N.p.: N.p. 1990. Draft script for an unproduced film seen here under two titles: "Once Upon a Poor Boy" and "Flavor Tale" the latter in manuscript ink on the title page. A modern take on "Cinderella" about an unpopular African-American teenager who is helped out by his "Funky Freshfather" a magical being sent to help the boy get ready for the school formal. Screenwriter Tyger Williams wrote the screenplay for "Menace 2 Society" 1993 and continues to write prolifically for television. Self wrappers. Title page present undated with credit for Williams. 114 leaves with last page of text numbered 113. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown
1990ref. 170252N.p.: N.p. 1990. Draft script for an unproduced film seen here under two titles: "Once Upon a Poor Boy" and "Flavor Tale" the latter in manuscript ink on the title page. A modern take on "Cinderella" about an unpopular African-American teenager who is helped out by his "Funky Freshfather" a magical being sent to help the boy get ready for the school formal. Screenwriter Tyger Williams wrote the screenplay for "Menace 2 Society" 1993 and continues to write prolifically for television. Self wrappers. Title page present undated with credit for Williams. 114 leaves with last page of text numbered 113. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1950ref. 131681De Grunwald Productions 1950. Draft British script for the 1951 UK film. With brief working manuscript annotations reference markings in blue manuscript ink throughout. Based on the play by James Bridie. A turbulent study of generations of family life focusing on clashes and romances of parents and children. Set in Scotland. Tall red wrappers with "Flesh and Blood / 1950" written in blue manuscript ink on the front wrapper. Title page present with credits for playwright Bridie and screenwriter de Grunwald. 124 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages about Near Fine wrapper Very Good side stapled. De Grunwald Productions unknown
1968ref. 159123N.p.: N.p. 1968. Two vintage borderless reference photographs from the 1968 film one black-and-white and one color. A diamond thief takes his former accomplice's wife as a lover after the accomplice disappears. The wife however has her sights set on a coral fisherman. Black-and-white photograph 9 x 9 inches color photograph 8.5 x 8 inches. Near Fine to Very Good plus one with moderate wear at the bottom right corner. N.p. unknown
1965ref. 161728N.p.: Haven Films 1965. Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1965 film. An early feature film by noted erotic film director Joseph Sarno. Beverly is a bar girl who thinks she hates men until she realizes she's a nymphomaniac and flirts with her best friend's boyfriend. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Haven Films unknown
1985ref. 161325N.p.: N.p. 1985. Vintage color reference photograph from the 1985 film showing a sex scene with actors Jennifer Jason Leigh and Rutger Hauer. In sixteenth-century Italy an army of mercenary peasants kidnaps a nobleman's fiancée as revenge for unpaid debts. Although disgusted by the brutality of the peasants the woman soon falls in love with the group's leader. Although the film's cynicism and violence made it unsuccessful at the box office upon release it has since become a cult favorite. Shot on location in Spain in Belmonte Cáceres and Ãvila. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
1985ref. 161325N.p.: N.p. 1985. Vintage color reference photograph from the 1985 film showing a sex scene with actors Jennifer Jason Leigh and Rutger Hauer. In sixteenth-century Italy an army of mercenary peasants kidnaps a nobleman's fiancée as revenge for unpaid debts. Although disgusted by the brutality of the peasants the woman soon falls in love with the group's leader. Although the film's cynicism and violence made it unsuccessful at the box office upon release it has since become a cult favorite. Shot on location in Spain in Belmonte Cáceres and Ãvila. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1950ref. 131681De Grunwald Productions 1950. Draft British script for the 1951 UK film. With brief working manuscript annotations reference markings in blue manuscript ink throughout. Based on the play by James Bridie. A turbulent study of generations of family life focusing on clashes and romances of parents and children. Set in Scotland. Tall red wrappers with "Flesh and Blood / 1950" written in blue manuscript ink on the front wrapper. Title page present with credits for playwright Bridie and screenwriter de Grunwald. 124 leaves mimeograph duplication. Pages about Near Fine wrapper Very Good side stapled. De Grunwald Productions unknown books
