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1980réf. 154257Beverly Hills CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM / United Artists 1980. Vintage large format color negative produced circa 1981 showing Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's production logo with the studio's longtime motto "Ars Gratia Artis" replaced by the joint studio name "Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / United Artists." From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. There have been eight different lions used for the MGM logo since its creation by designer Howard Dietz in 1924 beginning with Slats a lion born at the Dublin Zoo in 1919. United Artists was sold to Transamerica Corporation in 1967 who would sell the studio to Kirk Kerkorian the then-current owner of MGM in 1981. The MGM / UA mascot variant does not appear to have been widely used. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] / United Artists unknown books
1947Manifestino di 4 pagine, 28 cm, di propaganda a cura del Fronte Democratico Popolare, cioè la lista che univa il partito comunista di Togliatti e il Partito socialista di Nenni. In particolare questo manifesto stigmatizza la celebre caccia alle streghe organizzata dall’amministrazione Truman contro chiunque fosse sospettato di simpatizzare per il comunismo e di conseguenza bollato come antiamericano, anche nell’ambiente del cinema. Si menziona il processo che ebbe luogo contro alcuni dei più noti attori e attrici dello star-system, come Kathryn Hepburn, Lauren Bacall ed Erroll Flynn, per citarne solo alcuni. Le accuse, vere o presunte, spesso dedotte da delazioni senza fondamento, furono spesso tradotte nell’impossibilità per alcuni di poter continuare a lavorare: il regista Edward Dmytryk dovrà lasciare gli USA ed emigrare in Europa. In filigrana appare, secondo il manifestino, la situazione simile in Italia, dove il governo De Gasperi potrebbe tentare di “vietare ‘Roma città aperta’ come Truman ha vietato ‘Furore’ di Ford e vieta ‘Duello al sole’ di King Vidor”. 4 leaves, 28 cm, propaganda flyer printed by the Italian Popular Democratic Front, that is the list that united the Communist Party of Togliatti and the Socialist Party of Nenni. In particular, this flyer stigmatizes the famous witch hunt organized by the Truman administration against anyone suspected of sympathizing with communism and consequently branded as anti-American, even in the world of cinema. Mention is made of the trial that took place against some of the most well-known actors and actresses of the star-system, such as Kathryn Hepburn, Lauren Bacall and Erroll Flynn, to name but a few. The accusations, true or alleged, often based on unfounded allegations, were often translated into the impossibility for some to be able to continue working: director Edward Dmytryk will have to leave the US and emigrate to Europe. According to the leaflet, the similar situation might happen in Italy, where the De Gasperi government could try to "ban 'Roma città aperta' as Truman had banned Ford's 'The Grapes of Wrath' as well as King Vidor's 'Duel in the sun'".
réf. boz_006101William POWEL, Dédicace autographe signée sur Photographie imprimée avec Gauffrage Elmer FRIER Hollywood Provenant de la collection d'André Jouniaux (1925-2010), parolier de la chanson La Chanson de Catherine interprétée par Édith Piaf. Grand amateur de musique et de cinéma, il a réuni une impressionnante collection de photographies dédicacées et d’autographes de nombreuses stars françaises et américaines de son époque. Dimensions : 25 x 20 cm État : Voir photos pour plus de détails. Contactez-nous Lettres autographes, vieux papiers, livres anciens, photographies, gravures, timbres... Nous expertisons et/ou rachetons dans toute la France vos lettres, collections de lettres et livres anciens. Paiement Sont acceptés les paiements par eBay, par PayPal, par virement ou par chèque. Envoi Envoi soigné dans un emballage rigide et étanche sous trois jours. Prévoir les délais postaux habituels en plus. Retour Satisfait ou remboursé. Si vous n'êtes pas entièrement satisfait, retour à la charge du vendeur pour l'Europe. À la charge de l'acheteur pour le reste du monde.
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1927réf. 22298ENew York: Boni & Liveright 1927. First Edition First Printing. Signed and inscribed by the author Dan Ryan on the front free endpaper in the year of publication: “To Ethel - In gratitude for sympathetic encouragement while laboring on this opus. And - To Jim In memory of an old friendship. Sincerely Dan Ryan Oct. 28 1927”. A lightly handled copy with some minor edge wear minor rubbing to the cloth and a few tiny tears to the cloth without dust jacket. The novel relates the life of Los Angeles newspaper reporter Will Pence who finds his material in the life of both the lowly and the famous. In the novel is a very thinly veiled portrait of the great Hollywood director Erich Von Stroheim whom Ryan knew intimately and he played an officer in Von Stroheim’s The Merry Widow 1925 and appeared as the Archbishop in The Wedding March 1928. Ryan went on to write for Hollywood films from the 20s into the 1940s. The title of this novel refers to the elevated railroad in Los Angeles that traveled up and down one uphill city block and had the distinction of being the shortest railroad in the world. Boni & Liveright hardcover
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1935réf. 27431California Graphic Press Los Angeles Calif. 1935 ACTOR Starred in Just My LuckThe Busher Clodhopper Egg Crate WallopString Beans Paris The Girl I Loved ETC HBDJ BROWN Hardback WITH GOLD GILT TITLES with dust cover wear and tears. October 1935 1st Edition 1st Printing . Autographed by author no other markings noted inside or out. Sound binding. Small teears corner front DJ VG BK / DJ GOOD WITH LIGHT RUB WEAR Tiny chips Tears DJ Edges. the margins are clean. The DJ has some additional moderate edge wear. NOT an Ex-library copy!. DJ small chips Top Spine DJ small Chip Front DJ Color Illustration of Map of Hollywood 1935 INTACT Blue cloth cover Front Nice Condition lettered in Gold Gilt 177 pgs It is Said That Charles Ray has caught the Spirit of Hollywood better than any Narrator who has attempted description of the Film Capital Taking the Short Short Story technique He had compiled 29 Stories Technique short stories by the former silent film star and producer Charles Ray Handsome leading man in the mold of Rudolph Valentino. -Compiled from incidents in everday Life of Men & Women who Entertain in Pictures short stories by the former silent film star and producer Charles Ray Handsome leading man in the mold of Rudolph Valentino. . A collection of short scripted stories about day to day life in Hollywood from its heyday era of the late 1920's and early 30's Charles Ray starred in Busher Clodhopper Egg Crate Wallop ETC . A collection of short scripted stories about day to day life in Hollywood from its heyday era of the late 1920's and early 30's "Compilation of 29 stories of satire comedy pathos and tragedy with an O. Henry-type kicker . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. California Graphic Press, Los Angeles, Calif. hardcover
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193154 pages. Features: Nice Hockey illustration on cover; Colour Texaco ad inside front cover; Oakland 8 / Pontiac 6 full-page ad; Classy color full-page ad for Maxwell House Coffee; Mr. Tuggy Drives his Buggy (short story); Kansas Kid (short story); Against the Grain - Ire at Grain Traders - article; No Questions Asked (short story); The Polecat's Pal - the story of a dog who fell from grace but was redeemed in a most curious fashion; Fairweather Quinn - Captain Thomas P. Quinn of Seattle pilots vessels in and out of Puget Sound - article with photo; The Road Back (short story); A Lady of Resource (short story); Power and Glory - Boies Penrose - articles with photo; Sensational full-page color photo ad for Life Saver candies; Smoke in the Bank (short story); Oldsmobile ad; Captain of Industry - Barry Wood is Captain of the Harvard football team; Wonderful two-color centerfold ad for Willys cars; Nice full-page two-color ad for Coke 'behind the scenes' in Hollywood; Studebaker Truck ad; Wonderful color full-page ad for Chesterfield cigarettes; Nostalgic Nice color Camel cigarette ad on back cover shows couple in front of fireplace; General Electric Sun Lamp ad inside back cover. Average external wear and soiling. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Book
193966 pages. Features: Charming cover art by Elise Parks depicts mother holding infant; Is The President [FDR] A Well Man? - A look at some fantastic world-wide rumors - and an intimate, authoritative revelation of plain facts; Mothers Can't Help It - fiction by E.G. Morris; The Railroads Tell What is Wrong with Senator Burton K. Wheeler; Forgotten Lullaby - fiction by Rita Weiman; Filthy Rich - fiction by Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr.; Five Hollywood Daughters and a Prayer - Article on the singing Lane Sisters [Leota, Lola, Rosemary, Priscilla, Martha] with photo of the girls with their mom at home in Indianola, Iowa; Twilight Cheats - fiction by Grace Perkins; Nice one-page color Gillette Blue [Shaving] Blade ad; Illustrated centerfold two-color Schlitz beer ad explains how a derby winning horse's pedigree goes a long way back; The Bright Eyes of Dangers - short story by Donald Barr Chidsey; Crossword; Half-page black and white photo ad for Old Gold cigarettes features Hollywood's Jean Parker; World's Fair Girl - fiction by Oscar Schisgall; A Fool and His Money - by the famous bridge maestro Sidney S. Lenz; The Ghost of Wall Street - an eye-opening tale of new cures for old crimes, by Frederick L. Collins; Black and white 2/3-page Sinclair motor oils features photos of Andrea Leeds, Gary Cooper's leading lady in upcoming film "The Real Glory"; Half-page black and white photo ad for Bromo-Seltzer ad features world speed record holder Captain George E.T. Eyston and his 357.5 mph car; Small Crosley Shalvador fridge ad features photo of Mrs. Philip Friedman of Kalamazoo; We Need Red-Blooded Men - former boxer Tom Sharkey looks at the past - and challenges the present; The Wilkes-Barre Way - Dr. Louis M. Levitsky's story of a little rabbi and a mighty blow against bigotry; Article for ladies by Princess Alexandra Kropotkin; Movie Reviews; Union Pacific ad features photo of Evelyn Keyes; Nice color ad for Listerine Tooth Paste inside back cover; Lovely color ad for Chesterfield cigarettes on back cover features illustration of well-dressed young lady in green hat, gloves and scarf. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A well-preserved copy of this wonderful vintage issue. Book
194172 pages. Features: Lovely colour Coke ad inside front cover shows young lovely reclining on grass beside flower bed; One-page Singer sewing machine ad features Red Cross worker Mrs. John Collingwood Reade, and daughter Jo, of Toronto, and their identical dresses; News digest discusses events in Yugoslavia and Greece, the Battle of the Atlantic, Sinkings and Replacements, and the Axis Threat to Washington; Frigidaire fridge ad; Fellow-Canadians, It's Revolution! - war brings the greatest economic upheaval that Canada has ever known; Irish Gaps in Britain's Defence - photo-illustrated article discusses sea-bases that would help to defeat Hitler's air and u-boat piracy on Atlantic shipping, with photo of Eamon de Valera, Premier of Eire, leaving No. 10 Dowing St. after declaring his policy of 'neutrality'; Diver in Scarlet (short story); "Canada Doesn't Know There's a War On" - article with photos of bomb damage in Britain; Storm Warning (short story); The Gentle Art of Murder / Inside the Gestapo - fascinating photo-illustrated article which discusses the SD.RFSS Alarm Command and Heydrich, with photo of Rudolf Formis; A Night Call (short story); Why Not a Four-Minute Mile? - article with photos of Jack Lovelock, Glenn Cunningham, Paavo Nurmi and Peruki; Vacations in Old Quebec; Hollywood news and photos; Woodbury soap ad features photo of lovely Miss Melba Lee, daughter of Mrs. Wallace Orr of Montreal and Bermuda; Wonderful red and black Victory Bonds ad entitled "Some of the Things Your Dollars Will Buy" includes 16 photos of armaments and servicemen; Half-page Canadian Pacific photo ad for the Banff Springs Hotel; Half-page ad for the Eighth Census of Canada; Diving is Such Fun; Food, Victory, Peace; Health for Victory; Colour Ritz cracker ad; Fashion illustrations; Nice colour shredded wheat ad inside back cover; Back cover colour ad for Canada canned lobster requests help from the women of Canada to replace overseas markets lost due to the war; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A quality copy of this extraordinary wartime issue. Book
1936Pages 265-304. Features: Cover photo of fire damage at the English Hollywood, Elstree film studios; Photo of the archduke Otto leaving a Paris hotel; Photo of M. Flandon with prince Starhemberg; Photo of smiling Canadian Olympians offering Nazi salute as they march past Hitler during opening ceremonies of the fourth Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria; Four additional photos of the Garmisch winter Olympics; Photos with the Italians in North and South - battles on both fronts, with photo of Gen. Graziani on horse; Capt. Bligh's own account of the mutiny on the "Bounty" - a chapter from his narrative describing the whole voyage, with illustrations; Dancer Anna Pavlova's "Dying Swan" immortalized in rare sequence of 15 images; Two-page illustration of Parisien opera fashions; A new Mycenaen beehive tomb - discoveries at Berbati, near Mycenae, some of the finest painted vases to be found in Greece, in a tomb dating from about 1400 BC - photo illustrated article; Photo of state funeral of general Kondylis in Athens; Two-page centrefold illustration of Hopi Indians dancing with live and venomous snakes in their mouth and hands; Two pages of photos of naval vessels "Renown", "Greyhound", "Repulse", and "Gotland"; Photos of personalities in the news include Mrs. Henry Sidgwick, Sir C. E. Corkran, Sir Charles Ballance, Herr Gustloff (German Nazi leader in Switzerland), Dr. Wilhelm Solf, I. H. D. Rolleston, Lieut. T. Rose (record-breaking aviator), vice admiral E. R. G. Evans with Cmdr. Rudberg, Walter Runciman, commander A. D. Cochrane, members of the new Egyptian government, including Ali Pasha, and British Nurses for Abyssinia; Four amazing photos illustrate construction of the Olympic Bob-run - bricklaying with ice from a lake; One page photo portrait of the highest waterfall in the world, Gersoppa Falls, in southern India; One page illustrated ad for the Austin Sherborne car; One page illustrated ad for Kenistas cigarettes features dame Sybil Thorndike; Handsome halfpage Rolls-Royce ad; Halfpage illustrated ad for Hooper & Co.; Halfpage photo ad for Morris Motors Limited features their Big Sixes; Photo of the British Continental Airways liner "St. George"leaving Croydon as it initiates air service between London and Sweden; Colour-illustrated back cover ad for Black-and-White Scotch whisky features The Scots Guards. Centrefold holding by one staple. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality vintage copy. Magazine
195788 pages. Features: Cover art by Franklin Arbuckle features the Black Diamond Lighthouse at the eastern entrance to Canso Strait, with Lloyd Grant tending the beacon; Can-Car one-page colour ad features their Jet Mentor Trainer; Divorce does more harm than good; Burroughs colour-photo one-page adding machine add features two of their chunky blue machines; London Letter - How Canadians are taking over in Britain i.e. Bernard Braden and Barbara Kelly; Vintage one-page RCA Victor ad shows several of their Hi-Fi units; Nine pages of colour photos by John deVisser intended to argue against "Toronto the Dull"; What I Remember of Hitler - fascinating photo-illustrated article by Putzi Hanfstaengl, who introduced Hitler to polite society, played the piano when the fuhrer was troubled, and saw him battle his private demons; I Like Being Fat - and here are my reasons; Nobody's Too Big for Ted Lindsay - hockey's scrappy little all-star leftwinger has battled the largest and toughest men on the ice, and now, as President of the new player's union, he may be taking on his toughest opponents of all - the NHL owners - photo-illustrated article; Florencia Bay (part 2 of this novel); How to Live with a Neurotic; Bill (William) Shatner's Adventures in Hollywood - photo-illustrated article on his early days on the west coast; Labatt's 50 colour ad shows 'modern' Canadians; Rexall centrefold features dozens of their products and their 1957 prices; Molson's Crown & Anchor colour beer ad features older folk enjoying slike show; Mavor Moore recalls his most memorable meal; Nice one-page A.V. Roe ad entitled "Ingenious Devices That Challenge the Imagination" includes several illustrations of their products; Nice colour Dow beer ad shows man presenting box of beer to man watching TV football; Vintage half-page Long-Distance telephone ad features young college lady and several of their price rates; What art lost when Hitler took up politics; One-page colour ad for Sunbeam brand automatic frypans, and saucepan/deep fryer; Back cover colour Coke ad features illustration of scene at Maharaja's Palace in India; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound copy of this great vintage issue. Magazine
197851 pages. Colour photos of Bob Seger and the band. Contains music, chords and lyrics for some of the best hard driving rock music produced in the 70s: Hollywood Nights; Still the Same; Old Time Rock and Roll; Till it Shines; Feel Like a Number; Ain't Got No Money; The Famous Final Scene; We've Got Tonite; Brave Strangers. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. These songs rocked a generation and live proudly on today. Book
194356 pages. Features: Cover photo of young lady standing atop sailboat; Vintage wartime Canadian National / Canadian Pacific ad inside front cover entitled "There Goes Your Letter To Your Boy" shows mother putting letter into mail box, to be delivered, in part, by rail; Brief news bits touch on the split to the Russo-Polish alliance, how Berlin chuckled, and the case for the Poles; One-page Trans-Canada Telephone System implores long distance users to use the limited wartime capacity efficiently; Invasion Tactics - Great photo-illustrated article shows Canadian troops practicing for the D-Day invasion; Wolf at the Door (short story); Quick Ending (short story); A Photo Finish (short story); Our Invisible Ally - photo-illustrated article explains how the electron aids Canada's war effort with marvellous electronic devices; Momentum to Mutiny - photo-illustrated article explains how some German troops are rebelling, particularly Walter Bluthner, who refused a transfer to Norway to the Russian Front; No Double Cross for Dolly (short story); Hollywood news - article with photo of Vivien Leigh; One page ad for Woodbury Soaps features photos of Elisabeth Howe, of Ottawa; Nice half-page Heintzman & Co. piano ad features illustration of grand piano; Illustrated Johnson's Wax one-page ad entitled "The Lindsey Girls Have Had a Busy Day" shows ladies in uniform; *Sensational centrefold colour ad for General Motors features illustrations of fourteen of the 1943 military vehicles they are contributing to the war effort, including: four-wheel-drive service truck, gas tank truck, water tank purifier, general transport, staff car, plane gassing truck, and many more - and apparently they made an additional 36 vehicles; Photo and brief write-up of Mrs. H.M. Aitken, Supervisor of Conservation, and one of Canada's most versatile women; Modess ad features illustration of female aviation mechanic; On the Kitchen Front - recipes; Home Canning - Your Patriotic Duty; Attractive colour half-page Pepsi ad features young lovely and Frise illustration of boys fishing; Fashion illustrations; Woodbury Cold Cream ad features photo of Dorothy Lamour; The Housewife Takes a Job - article discussing how wives are taking jobs to support the war effort; World Sayings; Ford ad inside back cover includes large illustration of Canadian gun crew in battle; Back cover colour Coke ad entitled "Caps off to our fighting men" mentions the Victory Parade Program with Canada's Spotlight Band, featuring Mart Kenney and his Western Gentlemen; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this extraordinary vintage wartime issue. Book
1950réf. 374338Hollywood: Bernard of Hollywood 1950. Softcover. Very Good. First edition. Spiral bound cardboard wrappers. 126pp. Creasing rubbing and some edgewear else very good plus. Includes photographs of actress Jane Greer Joyce Holden and Marilyn Monroe a few years after beginning to use her stage name and six years before legally changing it. Bernard of Hollywood unknown
1950réf. 374338Hollywood: Bernard of Hollywood 1950. Softcover. Very Good. First edition. Spiral bound cardboard wrappers. 126pp. Creasing rubbing and some edgewear else very good plus. Includes photographs of actress Jane Greer Joyce Holden and Marilyn Monroe a few years after beginning to use her stage name and six years before legally changing it. Bernard of Hollywood unknown books
1938réf. 20931ELos Angeles: Walter Wanger Productions 1938. Original 1938 Studio Pass to Walter Wanger Productions for Hollywood Columnist Jimmy Starr with his signature. Bright orange and red cardstock 3 7/8” x 2 1/4” with rounded corners. Studio passes were given to press and industry representatives allowing the bearer access to the studio’s lot and sets. It reads in full: “Walter Wanger Productions 1045 North Formosa Avenue Name Jimmy Starr typed Publication Herald & Express typed Valid Until June 30 1938 Russell Phelps signed in ink Publicity Director.” With “Press Pass” printed along the outer edges. On the verso is a printed set of basic terms regarding the bearer’s use of the pass with Jimmy Starr’s signature in ink. Fine condition. Jimmy Starr 1902 - 1990 is best known as a Hollywood columnist though he was also a writer and actor known for The Corpse Came C.O.D. 1947 A Night for Crime 1943 and Pink Pajamas 1929. Walter Wanger was a film producer in Hollywood beginning his career at Paramount Picture in the 1920s and later at his own unsuccessful production company. Some of the films produced by Walter Wanger from 1938 Mr. Starr may have enjoyed include such popular productions as Trade Winds with Fredric March Joan Bennett and Ralph Bellamy Algiers with Charles Boyer and Hedy Lamarr Blockade with Madeleine Carroll and Henry Fonda and I Met My Love Again with Joan Bennett and Henry Fonda. Some of Wanger’s best known films include Joan of Arc 1948 with Ingrid Bergman Invasion of the Body Snatchers 1956 with Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter and Cleopatra directed and written by Joseph L. Mankiewicz starring Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton and Rex Harrison. Walter Wanger Productions unknown
1950réf. 20930ESimi Valley CA: Corriganville Movie Ranch n.d. 1950s. Original 1950’s Studio Pass to Corriganville Movie Ranch Film Studio for Hollywood Columnist Jimmy Starr with his signature. Textured beige cardstock with Western Film decorative elements. 3 5/8” x 2 1/4” with rounded corners. Studio passes were given to press and industry representatives allowing the bearer access to the studio’s lot and sets. It reads in full: “Jimmy Starr and party typed at the top of the card 195__. Corriganville Privilege Card for Two Only Member’s Signature Jimmy Starr signed by him in ink Not Transferable By ___ illegible signature Present at Service Gate Only No. 252.” With a small image of a cowboy on horseback and a film camera director and lighting decorating the top corners. Blank on the verso. Fine condition. Jimmy Starr 1902 - 1990 is best known as a Hollywood columnist though he was also a writer and actor known for The Corpse Came C.O.D. 1947 A Night for Crime 1943 and Pink Pajamas 1929. Corriganville Movie Ranch was a working film studio and movie ranch used for outdoor location shooting as well as a Western-themed tourist attraction. It was owned by actor and stuntman Ray "Crash" Corrigan is located in the foothills of the Santa Susana Mountains in the Santa Susana Pass area of Simi Valley in eastern Ventura County California and is currently a public park. Some of the best known film and television productions using background scenery shot at the ranch include Fort Apache 1948 directed by John Ford starring John Wayne Henry Fonda and Shirley Temple Buffalo Bill in Tomahawk Territory 1952 with Clayton Moore The Robe 1953 screenplay by Philip Dunne starring Richard Burton Jean Simmons and Victor Mature and the television series The Lone Ranger with Jay Silverheels and Clayton Moore The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin Sky King and Star Trek. Corriganville Movie Ranch unknown
1995réf. 25283EPalo Alto CA: The Stanford Theatre Foundation 1995. Original program for a two-month celebration of ten major composers of classic film scores written by film and television composer David Raskin signed and inscribed by him on the front cover which bears his photographic portrait: “To Alan from David Raskin”. Illustrated. Staplebound 47 pages. Touch of handling else fine. The composers honored here include Max Steiner Erich Wolfgang Korngold Alfred Newman Miklos Rozsa David Raskin Franz Waxman Aaron Copland Hugo Friedhofer Bernard Herrmann and Dimitri Tiomkin. David Raskin 1912 - 2004 had more than 100 film scores and 300 television scores to his credit and was known as the “Grandfather of Film Music”. One of his earliest film assignments was as assistant to Charles Chaplin in the composition of the score for Modern Times 1936. He is perhaps best remembered for his scores for Laura 1944 Apache 1954 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil 1997 and Captain America: The First Avenger 2011. The Stanford Theatre Foundation unknown
1938Very Good Turkish First and only edition of this very rare 20th century Turkish-Americana, and the first book written to introduce the world of Hollywood to the Turkish audience, by the first Turkish society reporter. Turan Aziz Beler was a modern pioneer of magazine journalism in Turkey. Beler was born in Istanbul in 1912. He started his literary career as a journalist. His first novel "Sevda" [i.e. Love] also stands out but "Türedi Ailesi" [i.e. Türedi Family] brought him fame. According to Beler's foreword in the book, the purpose of his travel is to clarify all things known incorrectly about Hollywood in Turkey. He spent three and a half years in Hollywood with many celebrities and interviewed American stars. He examined the conditions under which American popular cinema was formed. According to his own statement, he expressed the witty language that he was grateful to Hollywood for not having gotten married or gotten beaten He has very interesting and funny wording in this 1930s Hollywood travel memoirs. This book caused him to be sentenced to two years in prison in Turkey according to contemporary sources. Paperback. Large roy. 8vo. (25 x 18,5 cm). In Turkish. 213, [3] p., many b/w plates.
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19328co., First Edition; handsomely bound in full navy crushed morocco, sides with gilt frame border, back gilt with raised bands, second and fourth compartments lettered and ruled in gilt, all other compartments tooled in gilt, gilt top, hand-made endpapers, ribbon marker, uncut, a most attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation. Elegant copy of the author's last work. Kiddle, W122.
1915réf. 146857Los Angeles: Photoplayer's Club of Los Angeles 1915. Vintage souvenir program for the Third Annual Photoplayer's Club of Los Angeles Ball held February 13 1915. Photo-illustrated throughout with portraits of silent film actors directors producers and others and containing numerous advertisements for Los Angeles businesses and services most with some connection to the film industry. Scarce with only two copies in OCLC. The Photoplayer's Club was a short-lived social club for both men and women that had members from throughout the motion picture industry including "actors directors camera men technical men owners manufacturers and managers" and sought the provide a space where they could meet "in 'clubby' equality" and "may talk shop may eat drink and make merry." As such the program provides a broad survey of both the major and minor players in the earliest days of the film industry as it established itself in Hollywood with each photograph identified with a caption and most actors and directors grouped with the studios or film production companies they were associated with. 12 x 9 inches in brown titled wrappers. About Very Good with loss and separation to the spine light chipping and few short closed tears with a brief dampstain to the lower corner of the page block. Photoplayer's Club of Los Angeles unknown
