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1935ref. 164455Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1935. Vintage publicity photograph of Kathleen Burke from the 1935 film. Mimeo snipe and studio stamp crediting photographer Ray Jones on the verso. 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. A construction boss agrees to raise his estranged son after his ex-wife dies and is dismayed to find him reading studying and practicing violin and not at all interested in the more manly pursuits he was hoping to teach. Shot on location in Los Angeles. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Columbia Pictures unknown
1935ref. 164455Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1935. Vintage publicity photograph of Kathleen Burke from the 1935 film. Mimeo snipe and studio stamp crediting photographer Ray Jones on the verso. 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. A construction boss agrees to raise his estranged son after his ex-wife dies and is dismayed to find him reading studying and practicing violin and not at all interested in the more manly pursuits he was hoping to teach. Shot on location in Los Angeles. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Columbia Pictures unknown books
1991ref. 163541Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox Television 1991. Second Draft script for a staged reading of an unproduced television pilot signed by the cast on the title page including Sheryl Lee shortly after shooting season two of "Twin Peaks" and noted on the front wrapper as "Reading Copy" with manuscript ink annotations on 23 pages regarding stage directions. Laid in are three copies of a flyer announcing the reading on April 29 1991 at The Court Theatre a portrait photograph of Tracy Fraim with his acting CV attached to the verso and a portrait photograph of Kris Kamm with his acting CV attached to the verso. Cast members who signed the title page include: Sarah Buxton Bennett Cale Hank Cheyne Tracy Fraim Gary Grubbs Kris Kamm Sheryl Lee and Whitman Mayo. Not to be confused with the 1999-2000 satirical television show by Michael Moore. 21 year old Henry travels from New York to visit his extended dysfunctional family in their Old South Victorian house during the Easter holidays. Largely narrated by Henry's mute sister Rosalee who breaks the fourth wall and her muteness throughout. Set in the fictional Gulf Coast town of Delray Groves. Beige titled wrappers noted as Reading Copy on the front wrapper dated April 29 1991. Title page present dated March 8 1991 noted as SECOND DRAFT with credits for screenwriter Donald Todd. 55 leaves with last page of text numbered 51. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus with light foxing bound with two gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox Television unknown
1991ref. 163541Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox Television 1991. Second Draft script for a staged reading of an unproduced television pilot signed by the cast on the title page including Sheryl Lee shortly after shooting season two of "Twin Peaks" and noted on the front wrapper as "Reading Copy" with manuscript ink annotations on 23 pages regarding stage directions. Laid in are three copies of a flyer announcing the reading on April 29 1991 at The Court Theatre a portrait photograph of Tracy Fraim with his acting CV attached to the verso and a portrait photograph of Kris Kamm with his acting CV attached to the verso. Cast members who signed the title page include: Sarah Buxton Bennett Cale Hank Cheyne Tracy Fraim Gary Grubbs Kris Kamm Sheryl Lee and Whitman Mayo. Not to be confused with the 1999-2000 satirical television show by Michael Moore. 21 year old Henry travels from New York to visit his extended dysfunctional family in their Old South Victorian house during the Easter holidays. Largely narrated by Henry's mute sister Rosalee who breaks the fourth wall and her muteness throughout. Set in the fictional Gulf Coast town of Delray Groves. Beige titled wrappers noted as Reading Copy on the front wrapper dated April 29 1991. Title page present dated March 8 1991 noted as SECOND DRAFT with credits for screenwriter Donald Todd. 55 leaves with last page of text numbered 51. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus with light foxing bound with two gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox Television 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
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
1955ref. 151966Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1955. First Estimating Draft script for an unproduced film. In ancient Babylon Sargon the king's physician is sent by King Nebuchadnezzar to stir up a revolt in nearby Judah in order to undercut the prophet Jeremiah. Screenwriter Oscar Millard was best known for "Come to the Stable" 1949 "The Frogmen" 1951 and "Angel Face" 1953. Blue titled wrappers noted as FIRST ESTIMATING DRAFT on the front wrapper and production No. 8309 dated Dec. 16 1955. Title page present dated December 15 1955 noted as FIRST ESTIMATING DRAFT with credits for screenwriter Oscar Millard. 135 leaves with last page of text numbered 134. Mimeograph duplication on eye-rest green stock rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Columbia Pictures unknown
1955ref. 151966Culver City CA: Columbia Pictures 1955. First Estimating Draft script for an unproduced film. In ancient Babylon Sargon the king's physician is sent by King Nebuchadnezzar to stir up a revolt in nearby Judah in order to undercut the prophet Jeremiah. Screenwriter Oscar Millard was best known for "Come to the Stable" 1949 "The Frogmen" 1951 and "Angel Face" 1953. Blue titled wrappers noted as FIRST ESTIMATING DRAFT on the front wrapper and production No. 8309 dated Dec. 16 1955. Title page present dated December 15 1955 noted as FIRST ESTIMATING DRAFT with credits for screenwriter Oscar Millard. 135 leaves with last page of text numbered 134. Mimeograph duplication on eye-rest green stock rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Columbia Pictures unknown books
1969ref. 126627Crown International Pictures 1969. Very Good. Original b/w film still photograph featuring blonde Patricia Wymer in her best-known role as Candy Wilson. Recalls the lecherous themes of "Lolita" and adds a motorcycle gang. Released the year of the gay rights movement Woodstock and Nixon. Soundtrack by and great dance party scene with The Food. 8 x 10 inches small white border. Very Good Plus faint spots and creasing. Crown International Pictures unknown
1979ref. 162747Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1979. Revised Shooting script for Season 2 Episode 1 of the 1979-1980 television series. Originally aired on September 15 1979 on CBS. Based on the classic 1976 film starring Walter Matthau about an alcoholic former minor-league baseball player who becomes the coach of an unsuccessful youth baseball team. In this episode Rudi loses his father's prized baseball signed by a famous player. Self wrappers. Title page present dated May 17 1979 noted as REV. SHOOTING SCRIPT with credits for screenwriters Brian Levant and Jeffrey Ganz. 37 leaves with last page of text numbered 33. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus lightly faded on the edges bound with two gold brads. Paramount Pictures unknown
1979ref. 162749Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1979. Shooting script for Season 2 Episode 14 of the 1979-1980 television series. Copy belonging to an unidentified cast or crew member with their name in manuscript ink on the front wrapper. Based on the classic 1976 film starring Walter Matthau about an alcoholic former minor-league baseball player who becomes the coach of an unsuccessful youth baseball team. In this episode the kids pressure Buttermaker to take them on a camping trip. Beige titled wrappers dated July 18 1979 noted as SHOOTING SCRIPT. Title page present dated July 18 1979 noted as SHOOTING SCRIPT with credits for screenwriter Paul Diamond and others. 39 leaves with last page of text numbered 35. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. Paramount Pictures unknown
1979ref. 162748Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1979. Revised Shooting script for Season 2 Episode 13 of the 1979-1980 television series. Based on the classic 1976 film starring Walter Matthau about an alcoholic former minor-league baseball player who becomes the coach of an unsuccessful youth baseball team. In this episode a fight between Tanner and Amanda leads to a school-wide fight between boys and girls. Lime green titled wrappers dated July 12 1979 noted as REVISED SHOOTING SCRIPT. Title page present dated July 12 1979 noted as REVISED SHOOTING SCRIPT with credit for screenwriter Richard Rosenstock. 37 leaves with last page of text numbered 33. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. Paramount Pictures unknown
1979ref. 162748Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1979. Revised Shooting script for Season 2 Episode 13 of the 1979-1980 television series. Based on the classic 1976 film starring Walter Matthau about an alcoholic former minor-league baseball player who becomes the coach of an unsuccessful youth baseball team. In this episode a fight between Tanner and Amanda leads to a school-wide fight between boys and girls. Lime green titled wrappers dated July 12 1979 noted as REVISED SHOOTING SCRIPT. Title page present dated July 12 1979 noted as REVISED SHOOTING SCRIPT with credit for screenwriter Richard Rosenstock. 37 leaves with last page of text numbered 33. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1979ref. 162747Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1979. Revised Shooting script for Season 2 Episode 1 of the 1979-1980 television series. Originally aired on September 15 1979 on CBS. Based on the classic 1976 film starring Walter Matthau about an alcoholic former minor-league baseball player who becomes the coach of an unsuccessful youth baseball team. In this episode Rudi loses his father's prized baseball signed by a famous player. Self wrappers. Title page present dated May 17 1979 noted as REV. SHOOTING SCRIPT with credits for screenwriters Brian Levant and Jeffrey Ganz. 37 leaves with last page of text numbered 33. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus lightly faded on the edges bound with two gold brads. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1979ref. 162749Hollywood: Paramount Pictures 1979. Shooting script for Season 2 Episode 14 of the 1979-1980 television series. Copy belonging to an unidentified cast or crew member with their name in manuscript ink on the front wrapper. Based on the classic 1976 film starring Walter Matthau about an alcoholic former minor-league baseball player who becomes the coach of an unsuccessful youth baseball team. In this episode the kids pressure Buttermaker to take them on a camping trip. Beige titled wrappers dated July 18 1979 noted as SHOOTING SCRIPT. Title page present dated July 18 1979 noted as SHOOTING SCRIPT with credits for screenwriter Paul Diamond and others. 39 leaves with last page of text numbered 35. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1963ref. 160005N.p.: N.p. 1963. Two vintage reference photographs from the 1963 film. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. Based on Jean Genet's 1957 play about the madam of a brothel who is drawn into a political plot to help stop a revolution. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1967ref. 132863Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1967. Eight vintage full-color still photographs from the 1967 UK release of the 1967 US film. Josie Doris Day is a widowed sheep farmer in a cattle-farming town and her independence and strong ethics lead to disruption of the town's misogynist leaders when she convinces the local women to band together. An entertaining B-movie that with a strong women's liberation theme. A story set in the Southwest shot on location throughout California. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Universal Pictures unknown
1970ref. 144248Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1970. Vintage photograph from the 1970 film showing actors Stella Stevens and Jason Robards taking direction from Sam Peckinpah on the set. With manuscript annotations regarding layout on the verso. A charming surreal revisionist Western comedy an unusual move for Peckinpah as it was released on the heels of "The Wild Bunch" 1969 and just prior to "Straw Dogs" 1971 both famed for being the high spots of the director's famed odes to violence and male madness. Certainly though Jason Robards-in what many consider to be his finest performance-is as lost as any of Peckinpah's characters but viewed from a different more relaxed perspective. Set in Arizona shot on location in Nevada Arizona and New Mexico. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Warner Brothers unknown
1970ref. 144248Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1970. Vintage photograph from the 1970 film showing actors Stella Stevens and Jason Robards taking direction from Sam Peckinpah on the set. With manuscript annotations regarding layout on the verso. A charming surreal revisionist Western comedy an unusual move for Peckinpah as it was released on the heels of "The Wild Bunch" 1969 and just prior to "Straw Dogs" 1971 both famed for being the high spots of the director's famed odes to violence and male madness. Certainly though Jason Robards-in what many consider to be his finest performance-is as lost as any of Peckinpah's characters but viewed from a different more relaxed perspective. Set in Arizona shot on location in Nevada Arizona and New Mexico. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Warner Brothers unknown books
1967ref. 132863Universal City CA: Universal Pictures 1967. Eight vintage full-color still photographs from the 1967 UK release of the 1967 US film. Josie Doris Day is a widowed sheep farmer in a cattle-farming town and her independence and strong ethics lead to disruption of the town's misogynist leaders when she convinces the local women to band together. An entertaining B-movie that with a strong women's liberation theme. A story set in the Southwest shot on location throughout California. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Universal Pictures unknown books
1945ref. 170263Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1945. First Draft Continuity script for an unproduced film. Laid in with the script is a typed letter dated January 11 1946 from story department head David Stephenson to director Brian Foy critiquing the script's plot and recommending revisions. Annotations on the distribution page in manuscript pencil regarding potential casting options. Not to be confused with the 1953 film starring Cyd Charisse and Fred Astaire. An orphan turned successful pop singer organizes a show-stopping dance and music event to raise money for his former orphanage while balancing a love triangle with two beautiful women. Screenwriter Richard Macaulay is best known for "Riding on Air" 1937 "Ready Willing and Able" 1937 "The Roaring Twenties" 1939 and "Born to Kill" 1947. Orange titled wrappers dated August 30 1945 and noted as FIRST DRAFT CONTINUITY on the front wrapper stamped copy No. 14. Distribution page present receipt removed. Title page present dated August 30 1945 noted as 1st Draft Continuity with credit for screenwriter Richard Macaulay. 106 leaves with last page of text numbered 104. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with two gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown
1945ref. 170263Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox 1945. First Draft Continuity script for an unproduced film. Laid in with the script is a typed letter dated January 11 1946 from story department head David Stephenson to director Brian Foy critiquing the script's plot and recommending revisions. Annotations on the distribution page in manuscript pencil regarding potential casting options. Not to be confused with the 1953 film starring Cyd Charisse and Fred Astaire. An orphan turned successful pop singer organizes a show-stopping dance and music event to raise money for his former orphanage while balancing a love triangle with two beautiful women. Screenwriter Richard Macaulay is best known for "Riding on Air" 1937 "Ready Willing and Able" 1937 "The Roaring Twenties" 1939 and "Born to Kill" 1947. Orange titled wrappers dated August 30 1945 and noted as FIRST DRAFT CONTINUITY on the front wrapper stamped copy No. 14. Distribution page present receipt removed. Title page present dated August 30 1945 noted as 1st Draft Continuity with credit for screenwriter Richard Macaulay. 106 leaves with last page of text numbered 104. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with two gold brads. Twentieth Century-Fox unknown books
1940ref. 164648Universal City: Universal Pictures 1940. Vintage publicity photograph of W.C. Fields with Una Merkel and Evelyn Del Rio from the 1940 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. An American comedy classic wherein W.C. Fields stars as a drunk who accidentally thwarts a bank robbery and becomes the bank security as the result. Shot on location in Lompoc California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Criterion Collection 78. Ebert II. Universal Pictures unknown
1940ref. 150392Universal City: Universal Pictures 1940. Two vintage reference photographs from the set of the 1940 film. One with a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Egbert Souse a slovenly drunk finds himself in several different positions of employment through sheer luck and happenstance. After being hired on the spot to replace a film crew's no-show movie director Souse unintentionally thwarts a bank robbery and is immediately offered a job as a security guard. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus lightly creased on the edges. Universal Pictures unknown
1940ref. 164648Universal City: Universal Pictures 1940. Vintage publicity photograph of W.C. Fields with Una Merkel and Evelyn Del Rio from the 1940 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. An American comedy classic wherein W.C. Fields stars as a drunk who accidentally thwarts a bank robbery and becomes the bank security as the result. Shot on location in Lompoc California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Criterion Collection 78. Ebert II. Universal Pictures unknown books
