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1971ref. 159627Los Angeles: Boxoffice International 1971. Five vintage studio still photographs from the 1971 sexploitation film. A middling Spaghetti Western actor dreams that he has become Casanova the world's greatest lover after he is knocked unconscious during a sex party. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Boxoffice International unknown
1973ref. 150408Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1973. Two vintage black-and-white studio still photographs from the 1973 film one showing director William Friedkin and one showing Friedkin and screenwriter William Peter Blatty. Based on the 1971 novel by screenwriter William Peter Blatty. The first and finest film in the series following the demonic possession of a twelve-year-old girl and the ensuing attempts to purge her body of the evil spirit. One of the great genre films of the 1970s that accomplished the uncommon feat of being an over-the-top sensation upon its release and gaining subsequent status as a classic with a strangeness and depth supplied by the strength of Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow's performances. One 9.75 x 8 inches one 9.25 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Warner Brothers unknown books
1973ref. 154955Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1973. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1973 film showing director William Friedkin in conversation with young actress Linda Blair between takes. Based on the 1971 novel by screenwriter William Peter Blatty. The first and finest film in the series following the demonic possession of a twelve-year-old girl and the ensuing attempts to purge her body of the evil spirit. One of the great genre films of the 1970s that accomplished the uncommon feat of being an over-the-top sensation upon its release and gaining subsequent status as a classic with a strangeness and depth supplied by the strength of Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow's performances. 10 x 8 inches. About Near Fine with light creasing at the corners. National Film Registry. Warner Brothers unknown books
1973ref. 149689Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1973. Vintage publicity photograph of actress Linda Blair in front of the National Theatre in Westwood California where crowds have lined up to see "The Exorcist." With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the 1971 novel by screenwriter William Peter Blatty. The first and finest film in the series following the demonic possession of a twelve year-old girl and the ensuing attempts to purge her body of the evil spirit. One of the great genre films of the 1970s that accomplished the uncommon feat of being an over-the-top sensation upon its release and gaining subsequent status as a classic with a strangeness and depth supplied by the strength of Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow's performances. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Warner Brothers unknown books
1972ref. 135017Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1972. Vintage oversize borderless double weight black and white photograph from the 1972 film. An amazing image showing Max von Sydow looming above-and seemingly beyond-a very possessed young Linda Blair. One of the great genre films of the 1970s that accomplished the uncommon feat of being an over-the-top sensation upon its release and gaining subsequent status as a classic with a strangeness and depth supplied by Burstyn and Sydow that only increases with repeated viewings. Another distinction of "The Exorcist" was that it walked away with 2 Oscars including Best Screenplay for Blatty along with 8 nominations including Best Picture a feat nearly unheard for a horror film. 11 x 14 inches. Near Fine. Warner Brothers unknown books
1973ref. 150408Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1973. Two vintage black-and-white studio still photographs from the 1973 film one showing director William Friedkin and one showing Friedkin and screenwriter William Peter Blatty. Based on the 1971 novel by screenwriter William Peter Blatty. The first and finest film in the series following the demonic possession of a twelve-year-old girl and the ensuing attempts to purge her body of the evil spirit. One of the great genre films of the 1970s that accomplished the uncommon feat of being an over-the-top sensation upon its release and gaining subsequent status as a classic with a strangeness and depth supplied by the strength of Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow's performances. One 9.75 x 8 inches one 9.25 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Warner Brothers unknown
1973ref. 154955Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1973. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1973 film showing director William Friedkin in conversation with young actress Linda Blair between takes. Based on the 1971 novel by screenwriter William Peter Blatty. The first and finest film in the series following the demonic possession of a twelve-year-old girl and the ensuing attempts to purge her body of the evil spirit. One of the great genre films of the 1970s that accomplished the uncommon feat of being an over-the-top sensation upon its release and gaining subsequent status as a classic with a strangeness and depth supplied by the strength of Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow's performances. 10 x 8 inches. About Near Fine with light creasing at the corners. National Film Registry. Warner Brothers unknown
1973ref. 149689Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1973. Vintage publicity photograph of actress Linda Blair in front of the National Theatre in Westwood California where crowds have lined up to see "The Exorcist." With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the 1971 novel by screenwriter William Peter Blatty. The first and finest film in the series following the demonic possession of a twelve year-old girl and the ensuing attempts to purge her body of the evil spirit. One of the great genre films of the 1970s that accomplished the uncommon feat of being an over-the-top sensation upon its release and gaining subsequent status as a classic with a strangeness and depth supplied by the strength of Ellen Burstyn and Max von Sydow's performances. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Warner Brothers unknown
1972ref. 135017Burbank CA: Warner Brothers 1972. Vintage oversize borderless double weight black and white photograph from the 1972 film. An amazing image showing Max von Sydow looming above-and seemingly beyond-a very possessed young Linda Blair. One of the great genre films of the 1970s that accomplished the uncommon feat of being an over-the-top sensation upon its release and gaining subsequent status as a classic with a strangeness and depth supplied by Burstyn and Sydow that only increases with repeated viewings. Another distinction of "The Exorcist" was that it walked away with 2 Oscars including Best Screenplay for Blatty along with 8 nominations including Best Picture a feat nearly unheard for a horror film. 11 x 14 inches. Near Fine. Warner Brothers unknown
1960ref. 147254N.p.: N.p. 1960. Treatment script for an unproduced film. Incomplete as issued noted as part one of two. Engaged Czechoslovakian immigrants Bogdan and Shari are promptly separated on their first day in New York City. Luckily Shari befriends Harold a young architect who with the help of his world-wise mother and spacious modern apartment! cares for Shari. Meanwhile Bogdan searches frantically for his fiancee but eventually must leave New York to seek employment in Texas. Prolific French screenwriter Jacques Deval was best known for "Tovarich" 1937 and "Tuesday's Guest" 1950. Set in New York City. Dark green untitled card wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Jacques Deval. 41 leaves with last page of text numbered 39. Carbon typescript on onionskin stock rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown books
1960ref. 147254N.p.: N.p. 1960. Treatment script for an unproduced film. Incomplete as issued noted as part one of two. Engaged Czechoslovakian immigrants Bogdan and Shari are promptly separated on their first day in New York City. Luckily Shari befriends Harold a young architect who with the help of his world-wise mother and spacious modern apartment! cares for Shari. Meanwhile Bogdan searches frantically for his fiancee but eventually must leave New York to seek employment in Texas. Prolific French screenwriter Jacques Deval was best known for "Tovarich" 1937 and "Tuesday's Guest" 1950. Set in New York City. Dark green untitled card wrappers. Title page present with credits for screenwriter Jacques Deval. 41 leaves with last page of text numbered 39. Carbon typescript on onionskin stock rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three gold brads. N.p. unknown
1947ref. 165206Universal City: Universal Pictures 1947. Two vintage publicity photographs featuring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Paula Corday from the 1947 film. Both photographs with mimeo snipes affixed to the versos one also with a provenance stamp 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. Loosely based on the 1926 novel "His Majesty the King" by Cosmo Hamilton. King Charles II lives in exile in the Netherlands after being deposed by Oliver Cromwell and his supporters. There Charles falls in love with a farm girl while hiding from Cromwell's assassins. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus. Universal Pictures unknown books
1947ref. 164413Universal City: Universal Pictures 1947. Two vintage publicity photographs from the 1947 film both showing actor Nigel Bruce. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso of one. Loosely based on the 1926 novel "His Majesty the King" by Cosmo Hamilton. King Charles II lives in exile in the Netherlands after being deposed by Oliver Cromwell and his supporters. There Charles falls in love with a farm girl while hiding from Cromwell's assassins. 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 Pictures unknown books
1947ref. 165206Universal City: Universal Pictures 1947. Two vintage publicity photographs featuring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Paula Corday from the 1947 film. Both photographs with mimeo snipes affixed to the versos one also with a provenance stamp 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. Loosely based on the 1926 novel "His Majesty the King" by Cosmo Hamilton. King Charles II lives in exile in the Netherlands after being deposed by Oliver Cromwell and his supporters. There Charles falls in love with a farm girl while hiding from Cromwell's assassins. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus. Universal Pictures unknown
1947ref. 164413Universal City: Universal Pictures 1947. Two vintage publicity photographs from the 1947 film both showing actor Nigel Bruce. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso of one. Loosely based on the 1926 novel "His Majesty the King" by Cosmo Hamilton. King Charles II lives in exile in the Netherlands after being deposed by Oliver Cromwell and his supporters. There Charles falls in love with a farm girl while hiding from Cromwell's assassins. 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 Pictures unknown
1982ref. 149505Los Angeles: Lawrence Schiller Productions 1982. Original borderless photograph of director Lawrence Schiller consulting with novelist Norman Mailer regarding the script for the 1982 film. With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the 1979 Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Mailer who adapted his own book for the screen about the final years in the life of convicted murderer Gary Gilmore following his release from prison in Illinois and through to his re-incarceration in a Provo Utah prison and eventual execution for having committed multiple murders in Utah. Nominated for five Emmy Awards winning two including Outstanding Lead Actor for Tommy Lee Jones. A turning point in television movies wherein Jones and Arquette play wholly unsympathetic characters without reservation. One of the finest films of the 1980s on television or the silver screen. Set in Utah and Oregon shot on location in Utah. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Reyes 155. Lawrence Schiller Productions unknown books
1982ref. 149505Los Angeles: Lawrence Schiller Productions 1982. Original borderless photograph of director Lawrence Schiller consulting with novelist Norman Mailer regarding the script for the 1982 film. With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the 1979 Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Mailer who adapted his own book for the screen about the final years in the life of convicted murderer Gary Gilmore following his release from prison in Illinois and through to his re-incarceration in a Provo Utah prison and eventual execution for having committed multiple murders in Utah. Nominated for five Emmy Awards winning two including Outstanding Lead Actor for Tommy Lee Jones. A turning point in television movies wherein Jones and Arquette play wholly unsympathetic characters without reservation. One of the finest films of the 1980s on television or the silver screen. Set in Utah and Oregon shot on location in Utah. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Reyes 155. Lawrence Schiller Productions unknown
1990ref. 162930N.p.: N.p. 1990. Draft script for an unproduced short film. A man is trying to get his heart checked but his doctor will only speak to him in riddles. White titled self wrappers lacking rear wrapper with credits for screenwriter Stephen Sustarsic. Title page integral with front wrapper. 20 leaves with last page of text numbered 19. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine unbound. N.p. unknown books
1990ref. 162930N.p.: N.p. 1990. Draft script for an unproduced short film. A man is trying to get his heart checked but his doctor will only speak to him in riddles. White titled self wrappers lacking rear wrapper with credits for screenwriter Stephen Sustarsic. Title page integral with front wrapper. 20 leaves with last page of text numbered 19. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine unbound. N.p. unknown
1964ref. 167561Los Angeles: American International Pictures AIP 1964. Vintage photograph from the US release of the 1963 Italian film. An American tourist witnesses a murder committed by a long-sought-after serial killer becoming both the key witness for the police and the key target of the murderer. Director Mario Bava's final black-and-white film and a seminal entry in the giallo canon. Shot on location throughout Rome. 10 x 8 inches. Two pinholes at the bottom right corner of the photograph else Near Fine. American International Pictures [AIP] unknown books
1954ref. 128682Los Angeles: Republic Pictures 1954. Final shooting script for the 1954 film. Manuscript annotations on the front wrapper reading "Revisions / Blue 9-28-54" and "part of 'Admiral John Hoskins.'" One of Republic's most elaborate productions of the 1950s "The Eternal Sea" is the biography of American admiral John M. Hoskins. Sterling Hayden delivers a superbly understated performance as Hoskins who continued to serve throughout WW2 despite the loss of a leg in the early phases of the conflict. The admiral's farsighted activities as commander of the aircraft carrier Princeton led to the development of the more sophisticated jet-aircraft carriers of the Korean War. The well-chosen supporting cast includes Alexis Smith as Hoskin's wife Sue Dean Jagger as Admiral Thomas L. Semple Morris Ankrum as Adm. Arthur Dewey Struble and John Maxwell as Adm. William "Bull" Halsey whose life story would serve as the basis for the 1960 film The Gallant Hours. Elmer Bernstein's soaring musical score is the icing on the cake. Pink titled wrappers noted as Final Shooting on the front wrapper rubber-stamped production No. 20044 dated September 1 1954 with credits for screenwriter Rivkin for director Auer and for writer Haines. 116 leaves mimeograph duplication with blue revision pages throughout dated 9-28-54. Pages Very Good wrapper Very Good some short closed tears and creasing at the corners bound with two gold brads. Republic Pictures unknown books
1955ref. 139629North Hollywood: Republic Pictures 1955. Vintage black-and-white studio still photograph from the 1955 film. An American naval officer loses his foot in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and decides to continue serving despite his injury. Shot on location in California. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus with creasing to the top right corner. Republic Pictures unknown books
1954ref. 128682Los Angeles: Republic Pictures 1954. Final shooting script for the 1954 film. Manuscript annotations on the front wrapper reading "Revisions / Blue 9-28-54" and "part of 'Admiral John Hoskins.'" One of Republic's most elaborate productions of the 1950s "The Eternal Sea" is the biography of American admiral John M. Hoskins. Sterling Hayden delivers a superbly understated performance as Hoskins who continued to serve throughout WW2 despite the loss of a leg in the early phases of the conflict. The admiral's farsighted activities as commander of the aircraft carrier Princeton led to the development of the more sophisticated jet-aircraft carriers of the Korean War. The well-chosen supporting cast includes Alexis Smith as Hoskin's wife Sue Dean Jagger as Admiral Thomas L. Semple Morris Ankrum as Adm. Arthur Dewey Struble and John Maxwell as Adm. William "Bull" Halsey whose life story would serve as the basis for the 1960 film The Gallant Hours. Elmer Bernstein's soaring musical score is the icing on the cake. Pink titled wrappers noted as Final Shooting on the front wrapper rubber-stamped production No. 20044 dated September 1 1954 with credits for screenwriter Rivkin for director Auer and for writer Haines. 116 leaves mimeograph duplication with blue revision pages throughout dated 9-28-54. Pages Very Good wrapper Very Good some short closed tears and creasing at the corners bound with two gold brads. Republic Pictures unknown
1974ref. 156676N.p.: N.p. 1974. Seven vintage color reference photographs from the 1974 French adult film. Included with the set is a flyer for the Dutch release of the film. A professor who is about to win the Nobel Prize takes a trip into the countryside where he becomes involved with an outdoor brothel. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus lightly toned with pinholes at the corners. Flyer 8.25 x 11.75 inches. Very Good plus moderately edgeworn. N.p. unknown books
1969ref. 161699N.p.: N.p. 1969. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1969 film with a provenance stamp on the verso and a label obscuring a previous provenance stamp. Hippie exploitation horror film wherein a speed freak and two girl companions head out to the countryside to visit the speed freak's sister and her incestuous son where a rash of killings soon begin. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. N.p. unknown books