Charles walters director (12 risultati)

Vintage compilation publicity photograph from the 1964 film musical, showing Debbie Reynolds. Mimeo snipe on the verso. Based on the 1960 Broadway musical, loosely based on the life of Margaret Brown, who survived the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. Nominated for six Academy Awards. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.…

Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1964 re-release of the 1953 film. Based on the 1950 story "The Seven Souls of Clement O'Reilly" by Paul Gallico. A young girl takes up a job in a carnival puppet act, unaware that the puppeteer is in love with her. Nominated for six Academy Awards and the Palme d'Or. Set in provincial France. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus. Godard, Histoire(s) du cinema.…

One vintage studio still photograph and one vintage reference photograph from a 1964 re-release of the 1953 film. One photograph with a mimeo snipe on the verso. Based on the 1950 short story, "The Seven Souls of Clement O'Reilly" by Paul Gallico. A young girl takes up a job at a carnival in a puppet act unaware that the puppeteer is in love with her. Nominated for six Academy Awards and the Palm D'or. Set in provincial France. One photograph 8 x 10 inches, one photograph 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, with one photograph missing a chip along the left edge. Godard, Histoire(s) du cinema.…

Vintage front-of-house card from the British release of the 1961 film. Based on the 1958 novel by Sylvia Ashton-Warner. Shirley MacLaine stars as an American born schoolteacher teaching Maori children with experimental methods, who is pursued by two men, an alcoholic teacher and her married administrator. Set in New Zealand. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1953 film. Based on I.A.R. Wylie's 1949 story "Why Should I Cry?" A Broadway star refuses to take any criticism, until she meets a blind piano player who isn't afraid to challenge her. Nominated for an Academy Award. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, with some creasing at the corners and along the top edge as well as a small bruise at the bottom right edge of the image.…

DVD. Condizione: New. 2005. 5 discs. Excellent condition. Still in shrinkwrap. DVD35.

Draft script for the 1953 film musical. Based on the original story "Why Should I Cry?" by I.A.R. Wylie, first seen in the 1949 Saturday Evening Post. Joan Crawford's first Technicolor feature. Ruthless and demanding Broadway musical star Jenny Stewart (Joan Crawford) meets her match in a blind rehearsal pianist Tye Graham (Michael Wilding) who, unbeknownst to Jenny, has held a soft spot for the tyrannical star since his days as a novice Broadway reporter. Blue titled wrappers, noted as VAULT COPY on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped copy No. 5537, dated 02/25/53, with credits for producer Henry Berman and screenwriter John Michael Hayes. Title page integral with first page of text, dated 02/25/53. 107 leaves, with last page of text numbered 78. Mimeograph on yellow stock, dated variously between 02/24/53 and 02/28/53. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. Hirschhorn, p. 338.…

2pp., 12mo. In envelope, with stamp and postmark, addressed to Walters at his London publishers Hodder & Stoughton. In good condition, lightly aged. On reading Walters' 'Romantic Cheshire' he notes that he refers to '"Lewis Carroll" as "whilom Vicar of Daresbury"'. He points out that this is not the case, and that '"Lewis Carroll" was the son of the once Vicar of Daresbury. | My father was Vicar of Daresbury from 1884 to 1896 and I remember the old Vicarage where Mr. Dodgson resided very well. It was demolished about the time my father was appointed Vicar.' The family firm of J. J. Whitley & Co. continues as gin distillers.…

Vintage candid photograph of actor Bing Crosby attempting to play the drums on the set of the 1956 musical film. Mimeo snipe on the verso. Based on the 1939 play "The Philadelphia Story" by Philip Barry, previously adapted in 1940 under the original title. Grace Kelly's only musical, and her final film before leaving acting to become Princess of Monaco. Nominated for two Academy Awards, including one for Cole Porter for his original song, the now classic "True Love." Set in Rhode Island. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Hirschhorn, The Hollywood Musical.…

Vintage reference photograph of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers between takes on the set of the 1949 film. A husband-and-wife musical comedy team decides to break up the act when the wife is persuaded to try her luck as a dramatic actress. The first film to reunite Astaire and Rogers after ten years apart (since "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle" in 1939), and the pair's tenth and final film together. 9.75 x 7.75 inches. Near Fine.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1952 musical film, showing actor Fred Astaire mid-step, releasing a handful of dust into the wind. A wealthy playboy in turn-of-the-century New York suddenly falls in love with a beautiful bandleader, and finds that, due to his passion, he can walk (and dance, of course) on air. Set in New York. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, lightly toned with a faint crease to the bottom right corner. …

Vintage candid reference photograph of actors Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong on the set of the 1956 musical film. Manuscript pencil annotations on the verso, regarding cropping and layout. Based on the 1939 play "The Philadelphia Story" by Philip Barry, previously adapted in 1940 under the original title. Grace Kelly's only musical, and her final film before leaving acting to become Princess of Monaco. Nominated for two Academy Awards, including one for Cole Porter for his original song, the now classic "True Love." Set in Rhode Island. 8 x 10 inches, with a wide bottom margin. Very Good plus, with light wear to the left edge. Hirschhorn, The Hollywood Musical.…