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1967ref. 169587Brussels: Metropolitan Films 1967. Vintage oversize reference photograph from the set of the 1967 film showing actress Brigitte Bardot laying out in the hay. Metropolitan Films stamp on the verso. A French woman is tempted to stray from her older English husband when she meets a vibrant younger man. Shot on location in London and Paris. 12 x 9.75 inches. Very Good plus with some foxing at the edges of the verso not visible on the recto see images. Metropolitan Films unknown
1962ref. 132587London: National Screen Service / MGM 1962. Vintage full-color still photograph from the 1962 UK release of the 1962 US film. Based on Irwin Shaw's 1960 novel about an ex-film star who gets released from a sanitarium and tries to acclimate back into life in the entertainment industry at the same time trying to connect with his ex-wife and his former director's new wife. 8 x 10 inches. Tiny corner creases else Near Fine. National Screen Service / MGM unknown books
1967ref. 151850Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1967. Five vintage reference photographs from the 1967 film all featuring actress Brigitte Bardot. Four with printed mimeo snipes affixed to the verso. From the collection of noted British film producer John Palmer. A French woman is tempted to stray from her older English husband when she meets a vibrant younger man. Shot on location in London and Paris. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good moderately toned and lightly creased. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1967ref. 169587Brussels: Metropolitan Films 1967. Vintage oversize reference photograph from the set of the 1967 film showing actress Brigitte Bardot laying out in the hay. Metropolitan Films stamp on the verso. A French woman is tempted to stray from her older English husband when she meets a vibrant younger man. Shot on location in London and Paris. 12 x 9.75 inches. Very Good plus with some foxing at the edges of the verso not visible on the recto see images. Metropolitan Films unknown books
1967ref. 152312N.p.: N.p. 1967. Vintage black and white reference photograph from the set of the 1967 film showing actress Brigitte Bardot in the bath between takes with director Serge Bourguignon to her right. With layout annotations in pencil on the verso along with a provenance stamp. A French woman is tempted to stray from her older English husband when she meets a vibrant younger man. Shot on location in London and Paris. 8 x 10 with wide side margins. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
1960ref. 141245N.p.: Compagnia Cinematografica Champion 1960. Vintage double weight reference studio still photograph from the 1960 film. Sophia Loren won an Academy Award fro her role as Cesira. Vittorio De Sica's harsh war-era film follows the plight of an Italian mother an daughter as they traverse the Italian countryside in search of safety. The film stars Sophia Loren Jean-Paul Belonodo and Eleonora Brown. Shot on location in Rome Italy. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine with pin holes and a manuscript ink notation to the verso. Compagnia Cinematografica Champion unknown
1960ref. 141245N.p.: Compagnia Cinematografica Champion 1960. Vintage double weight reference studio still photograph from the 1960 film. Sophia Loren won an Academy Award fro her role as Cesira. Vittorio De Sica's harsh war-era film follows the plight of an Italian mother an daughter as they traverse the Italian countryside in search of safety. The film stars Sophia Loren Jean-Paul Belonodo and Eleonora Brown. Shot on location in Rome Italy. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine with pin holes and a manuscript ink notation to the verso. Compagnia Cinematografica Champion unknown books
1971ref. 148498Universal City: Universal Pictures 1971. Vintage borderless photograph of James Taylor and director Monte Hellman on the set of the 1971 film. Mimeo snipe on verso. After cutting his teeth under the tutelage of guerilla filmmaker Roger Corman Monte Hellman made two landmark and still rarely screened existential Westerns with Jack Nicholson as producer and star. But it was with "Two-Lane Blacktop" the first screenplay by noted novelist Rudolph Wurlitzer that maverick director Monte Hellman helmed his first masterpiece and a cornerstone of the New Hollywood movement. Shot on location in Arizona Tennessee Oklahoma California Arkansas and New Mexico. 7.5 x 9.5 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Rosenbaum 1000. Criterion Collection 414. Eureka MOC 26. Universal Pictures unknown
1971ref. 148498Universal City: Universal Pictures 1971. Vintage borderless photograph of James Taylor and director Monte Hellman on the set of the 1971 film. Mimeo snipe on verso. After cutting his teeth under the tutelage of guerilla filmmaker Roger Corman Monte Hellman made two landmark and still rarely screened existential Westerns with Jack Nicholson as producer and star. But it was with "Two-Lane Blacktop" the first screenplay by noted novelist Rudolph Wurlitzer that maverick director Monte Hellman helmed his first masterpiece and a cornerstone of the New Hollywood movement. Shot on location in Arizona Tennessee Oklahoma California Arkansas and New Mexico. 7.5 x 9.5 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Rosenbaum 1000. Criterion Collection 414. Eureka MOC 26. Universal Pictures unknown books
1979ref. 141479N.p.: N.p. 1979. Draft script for an unproduced film. A priest is assigned to a parish in San Francisco where he encounters a seedy world of prostitutes homosexuals and victims of abuse all of whom he invites to hear his sermons in hopes of changing their circumstances. Set in San Francisco. Lacking wrappers. Title page present dated 1979 with credit for screenwriter Paul Gus Carlos. 190 leaves with last page of text numbered 189. Xerographic duplication with revision pages throughout dated April 16 1979. Pages Near Fine unbound and housed in a manila envelope. Pagination available upon request. N.p. unknown
1979ref. 141479N.p.: N.p. 1979. Draft script for an unproduced film. A priest is assigned to a parish in San Francisco where he encounters a seedy world of prostitutes homosexuals and victims of abuse all of whom he invites to hear his sermons in hopes of changing their circumstances. Set in San Francisco. Lacking wrappers. Title page present dated 1979 with credit for screenwriter Paul Gus Carlos. 190 leaves with last page of text numbered 189. Xerographic duplication with revision pages throughout dated April 16 1979. Pages Near Fine unbound and housed in a manila envelope. Pagination available upon request. N.p. unknown books
1930ref. 34866New York: circa 1930. 1930. Good. - 41 words typed on an approximately 10 inch high by 8 inch wide sheet of his personalized letterhead. Signed "A Abdullah". Folded 3 times for mailing. There are several short tears at the folds with some light red staining below the text. There is some light soiling at bottom right and there is a crease & tear to & a small piece out of the bottom right corner. Good. Abdullah writes to future congressman Seymour Halpern that he is too busy to see anyone but "I am sending by this mail the signed picture to your friend." Achmed Abdullah who claimed descent from the Russian imperial family and was educated in England emigrated to the United States in the 1910s. He went on to become an American author and screenwriter most noted for his pulp stories of crime mystery and adventure. He wrote screenplays for some successful films and earned an Academy Award nomination for collaborating on the screenplay for the 1935 film "The Lives of a Bengal Lancer". The Queens New York Republican Congressman Seymour Halpern 1913-1997 started his political career as a campaign aide to New York's powerful mayor Fiorella La Guardia and first served in New York's State Senate for 14 years before seeking a seat in the U.S. Congress. In Albany Halpern sponsored 279 bills that became law including measures on schools housing civil rights nutrition and mental health. A Liberal he was something of an anomaly as the lone Republican representative from New York City and generally garnered support from Labor Unions and endorsement from the Liberal Party. Yet he never even considered switching parties as he considered membership in the Republican Party a family tradition and commitment. While he found ample time for his private pursuits including painting and collecting autographs he took his legislative duties very seriously. Of these he was proudest of his co-sponsorship of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and of the original 1965 Medicare legislation. New York: circa [1930]. unknown
1975ref. 100266La Quinta California April 23 1975. 1975. Fine. - Over 70 words typed on his 10-1/2 inch high by 7-1/4 inch wide embossed personal stationery. Frank Capra thanks the recipient for his "cheery letter with so many button-popping comments about my book and films. They are as welcome as heady wine." The book to which he refers is his autobiography "The Name Above the Title: An Autobiography" published in 1971. He goes on to write that "It was particularly delightful to hear that you are so knowledgeable about the Bell Science Series. Those films are my own personal pets." Signed in full "Frank Capra". Folded for mailing else fine. The Italian-American film director Frank Capra 1897-1991 won 3 Oscars for Best Director. Among his films are "It Happened One Night" "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and "It's a Wonderful Life". The Bell Science Series consisted of nine television specials made for the AT&T Corporation and were initially broadcast between 1956 and 1964. Frank Capra produced and wrote the first 4 films of the series from 1952 to 1956. La Quinta, California, April 23, 1975.
1976ref. 100704Blonay Switzerland. April 28 1976. 1976. Fine. - Over 160 words typed on his personal 11-5/8 inch high by 8-1/4 inch wide stationery with his Swiss address centered at the top. Not having heard from his friend New York City Center producer Jean Dalrymple about producing his play Norman Krasna writes "I have a letter from Jose Ferrer who informs me between barbs of witty abuse that he has had some communications with Sylvia Miles." . "I would suspect at this moment the prospect of getting her are fifty-fifty. She hasn't said yes she hasn't said no which is practically a lyric from a famous Jerome Kern show." He goes on to write that he understands if she hasn't been able to get any backing "we are in a most peculiar business at a difficult time and it is perfectly all right if you pass us by. Sad but all right." Signed "Norman". Folded for mailing with a pencil line indicating that Jean has read the letter else fine. Together with a retained copy of Jean Dalrymple's reply dated June 19 1976. Having been away Jean replies "I have been in Russia for a while making a film on ballet. and so I am terribly late in replying to your very very nice letter." She goes on to say that "Unfortunately Sylvia Miles after first saying she was VERY interested turned us down." "At the moment I can't think of anyone who is 'just right' and the play MUST have that 'just right' actress! Ah. Judy couldn't you return for a bit" She concludes with wam regards ". and maybe you have a new play easier to cast" The American screenwriter playwright producer and film director Norman Krasna 1909-1984 was known for his screwball comedies based on a case of mistaken identity. He wrote several successful Broadway plays including "Dear Ruth" and "John Loves Mary" and directed 3 films "The Ambassador's Daughter" "The Big Hangover" and "Princess O'Rourke" all of which he also wrote and was nominated 4 times for screenwriting Academy Awards winning once for "Princess O'Rourke". The recipient Jean Dalrymple 1902-1998 was the dynamic producer and director of theater and light-opera at Manhattan's City Center. Dalrymple began her career in Vaudeville appearing with James Cagney and Carey Grant in the early 1930s. She was a founding member of the American Theatre Wing the theatre service organization. She worked over the years as a personal manager for the likes of Leopold Stokowski Mary Martin Jos Iturbi Andre Kostalanetz Nathan Milstein and Lily Pons. She began her work at City Center with its founding in 1943 serving as a board member and publicist. Her productions there from the 1940s through the 1960s were a revitalizing influence on the whole New York theatre scene. In 1951 Jean Dalrymple married Major-General Philip deWitt Ginder commander of the Thunderbirds in Korea. She was a friend to Presidents and entertainment personalities throughout the world. Blonay, Switzerland. April 28, 1976.
1961ref. 101276London March 8 1961. 1961. Fine. - Over 110 words typed on his 10 inch high by 8 inch wide "John Osborne Productions Ltd." stationery. Replying to a young actor's request for advice the playwright & actor John Osborne writes "I cannot imagine why you should think I might be able to help or advise you. For one thing I do not know you or your circumstances and I can't quite make out what is is you want to know. If you want to be an actor go and be one if you don't don't. In any case don't expect to be successful or to be loved." Signed in full "John Osborne". Folded for mailing else fine with the original air mail envelope. The English playwright screenwriter and actor John Osborne 1929-1994 is thought of as one of the most influential figures in post-war theatre. He briefly worked as a journalist before working as a stage manager and actor. He gained national recognition and fame with his third produced play "Look Back in Anger" in 1956. This first work of "kitchen sink realism" inspired a movement of social realism within domestic settings addressing the disillusion with British Society. George Fearon coined the phrase "angry young man" to describe Osborne when promoting the play. London, March 8, 1961.
1988ref. C1001381988. First Edition. Wraps. Paperback . Very Good. First Edition. Wraps. pp 58. Foolscap printed recto only. Metal stapled top inside corner. Typescript style. Last page summarises Don Macpherson's screenwriting and TV career inc 'Absolute Beginners' up to 1988. The novel where 'R and R' is short for Rest and Recreation is set over 36 hours and seems to have different versions of the truth as seen by different characters and hallucinatory episodes- 'blackly comic'. It was planned to be 25 chapters. It is noted on the front page that Macpherson's agent was Sue Rodgers / Duncan Heath Associates Wardour Street London W1. No copies noted anywhere presumably never published possibly never finished. Very good. paperback
1939ref. 147709Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1939. Draft script for the 1940 film with the name of uncredited screenwriter Leonard Lee in manuscript pencil over date on lower left. Paramount "File Copy" and "Master File" stamps and manuscript annotation in pencil on front wrapper. Script divided into sequences as was customary for the period. Paramount's 1940 Technicolor south seas adventure. Dea Dorothy Lamour is marooned on an isolated island since childhood with only the company of Koko the chimp when Skipper Joe Lynne Overman and Johnny Potter Robert Preston are marooned on the island by a mutinous crew. The three must battle angry natives and survive tidal waves a forest fire and the titular typhoon to survive. Nominated for an Academy Award. Set on a South Sea island and shot on location in Santa Catalina Island Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden and Baldwin Dry Lake California. Self wrappers with front wrapper dated July 8 1939 rubber-stamped production No. 1908. 122 leaves with last page of text numbered E-31. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine bound with three gold brads. Paramount Pictures unknown
1939ref. 147709Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures 1939. Draft script for the 1940 film with the name of uncredited screenwriter Leonard Lee in manuscript pencil over date on lower left. Paramount "File Copy" and "Master File" stamps and manuscript annotation in pencil on front wrapper. Script divided into sequences as was customary for the period. Paramount's 1940 Technicolor south seas adventure. Dea Dorothy Lamour is marooned on an isolated island since childhood with only the company of Koko the chimp when Skipper Joe Lynne Overman and Johnny Potter Robert Preston are marooned on the island by a mutinous crew. The three must battle angry natives and survive tidal waves a forest fire and the titular typhoon to survive. Nominated for an Academy Award. Set on a South Sea island and shot on location in Santa Catalina Island Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden and Baldwin Dry Lake California. Self wrappers with front wrapper dated July 8 1939 rubber-stamped production No. 1908. 122 leaves with last page of text numbered E-31. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine bound with three gold brads. Paramount Pictures unknown books
1967ref. 173112N.p.: Continental 1967. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1967 film. Based on the 1922 novel by James Joyce. Two men spend a day together in Dublin somewhat mirroring the story of Odysseus. Nominated for the Palme d'Or. Set in and shot on location in Dublin. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with some creasing and a small tear to the margin on the right edge. Continental unknown
1967ref. 173112N.p.: Continental 1967. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1967 film. Based on the 1922 novel by James Joyce. Two men spend a day together in Dublin somewhat mirroring the story of Odysseus. Nominated for the Palme d'Or. Set in and shot on location in Dublin. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with some creasing and a small tear to the margin on the right edge. Continental unknown books
1967ref. 151301Los Angeles: Continental Distributing 1967. Six vintage reference photographs from the 1967 film. With printed mimeo snipes affixed to the verso. The first film adaptation of James Joyce's influential modernist novel and one of the only adaptations to take its dialogue directly from the book. The film came under heavy threat of censorship due to profane for the time language and was given an X rating in the UK after director Joseph Strick refused to edit out any of the "offending" passages. Set in Dublin and shot there on location. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus several lightly toned. Continental Distributing unknown
1967ref. 151301Los Angeles: Continental Distributing 1967. Six vintage reference photographs from the 1967 film. With printed mimeo snipes affixed to the verso. The first film adaptation of James Joyce's influential modernist novel and one of the only adaptations to take its dialogue directly from the book. The film came under heavy threat of censorship due to profane for the time language and was given an X rating in the UK after director Joseph Strick refused to edit out any of the "offending" passages. Set in Dublin and shot there on location. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus several lightly toned. Continental Distributing unknown books
1970ref. 149626N.p.: N.p. 1970. Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1970 Italian film showing actress Juliette Mayniel. With a mimeo snipe and a provenance stamp on the verso. Director Edoardo Mulargia is best known as director of "Shango" 1970 and "Tropic of Cancer" 1972. 9.5 x 7.25 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown
1970ref. 149626N.p.: N.p. 1970. Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1970 Italian film showing actress Juliette Mayniel. With a mimeo snipe and a provenance stamp on the verso. Director Edoardo Mulargia is best known as director of "Shango" 1970 and "Tropic of Cancer" 1972. 9.5 x 7.25 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books
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
