Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Columbia Studios, Hollywood, California, 1940
Da: Lakin & Marley Rare Books ABAA, Mill Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Fotografia Prima edizione
No Binding. Condizione: Near Fine. Irving Lippman (Photographer) (illustratore). First Thus. Howard Hawks (director) Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur (play), Charles Lederer (Screenwriter) Rosalind Russell, Cary Grant (Actors). HIS GIRL FRIDAY. Hollywood, CA: Columbia Studios, 1940. Original gelatin silver, glossy, double weight, 8.25" by 10" candid image of Howard Hawks with his camera crew filming a scene from the one of the greatest screwball comedies in cinema history, an adaptation of the 1928 novel THE FRONT PAGE by Hecht and MacArthur. The film is set in a New York newspaper office and tells its tale of romance and mayhem with some of the wittiest dialog of any screenplay of the era. The photo is in Near Fine vintage condition with some light handling wear . Reverse with studio photographer Irving Lippman's stamp, a studio snipe, a dated green "approved stamp," and a collector's sticker.
Editore: Twentieth Century-Fox, Los Angeles, 1947
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio still photograph from the 1947 film, showing Victor Mature wielding a handgun. Based on the 1947 novel by Eleazar Lipsky. A jewel thief is sent to jail after a big heist, deciding to turn over a new leaf upon release. Unfortunately, his former partners have other plans. Set and shot on location in New York. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Grant US. Selby Canon US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1947
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage reference photograph from the 1947 film, showing screenwriters Ben Hecht and Charles Lederer visiting director S. Sylvan Simon and actors Lucille Ball and Franchot Tone on the set. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso, along with the stamp of photographer Irving Lippman. A newly married man is suspected of murdering an inventor who has recently come up with two groundbreaking formulas. The man's wife helps allay suspicions, ultimately providing the testimony that will save his life. 10 x 8 inches. About Near Fine.
Editore: Twentieth Century-Fox, Los Angeles, 1952
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio still photograph from the 1952 film, showing actor Cary Grant. Mimeo snipe on the verso, along with a Twentieth Century-Fox stamp. A serious-minded research chemist creates an elixir that compels its user to act like a zany, fun-loving adolescent. The potion is accidentally dumped into his office water cooler, and hijinks ensue. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Rosenbaum 1000.
Editore: Twentieth Century-Fox, Los Angeles, 1952
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage reference photograph from the 1952 film, showing actors Cary Grant and Ginger Rogers. Annotations in manuscript ink on the verso, along with a provenance stamp. A serious-minded research chemist creates an elixir that compels its user to act like a zany, fun-loving adolescent. The potion is accidentally dumped into his office water cooler, and hijinks ensue. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good, with moderate edgewear and creasing. Rosenbaum 1000.
Editore: Twentieth Century-Fox, Los Angeles, 1952
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio still photograph from the 1952 film, showing a group of swimmers lounging beside a pool, checking out Marilyn Monroe-and with Cary Grant yelling to her from the top of a diving board. A serious-minded research chemist creates an elixir that compels its user to act like a zany, fun-loving adolescent. The potion is accidentally dumped into his office water cooler, and hijinks ensue. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Rosenbaum 1000.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1940
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio portrait photograph of actors Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell from the 1940 film. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. One of the greatest of the screwball comedies, an acidic, nonstop satire set in New York City newspaper culture of the 1930s, adapted from the classic play "The Front Page" by Ben Hecht and MacArthur. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Byrge and Miller, The Screwball Comedy Films. Criterion Collection 849.