Editore: Texas Instruments Incorporated, 1984
Da: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Editore: Texas Instruments Incorporated
Da: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Editore: Texas Instruments Incorporated
Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Texas Instruments Incorporated, 1984
Da: Basement Seller 101, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: New. Revised and Enlarged Second.
Editore: U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
Da: Alien Bindings, BALTIMORE, MD, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Softcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Softcover edition in Good+ condition. Creased corners; otherwise, the covers are in good shape. The binding is square and tight. Stamped on the reverse side of the first page. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment for protection from the elements. USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge.
Editore: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], Beverly Hills, CA, 1959
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Collection of 3 vintage full-color still photographs from the 1959 UK release of the 1958 US film. Based on Jones' 1957 novel, set in postwar Indiana, where Dave Hirsh (Sinatra) returns to his home town, fresh out of the army and looking to resume his career as a writer. He meets professional gambler Bama Dillert (Martin) and they become friends, at the same time dealing with Ginnie Moorehead (MacLaine), a girl he met in Chicago who would spell tragedy. Disparaged, he looks for life's answers elsewhere, until he meets Gwen French (Hyer), a teacher and an admirer of his early writing. Set in Indiana and shot on location there and in Kentucky. 8 x 10 inches. Faint creases overall, else Near Fine.
Editore: Walt Disney Productions, Burbank, CA, 1971
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio still photograph from the 1971 film, here under the title "$1,000,000 Duck." With manuscript ink annotation on the verso identifying actors Dean Jones, Sandy Duncan, and Tony Roberts. A professor brings home a duck that, unbeknownst to him, was exposed to X-rays at the lab and now lays golden eggs. Shot on location in Burbank, and Los Angeles, California. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus. Weldon 1996.
Editore: Marron Films, London, 1974
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Collection of 4 vintage black-and-white still photographs from the 1974 UK release of the 1973 US film. Mimeograph snipes affixed to the versos, and 1 still with layout annotations. A horror-comedy, about a reporter who has had an affair with the daughter of the US President. He is sent to Hungary, where he is bitten by a werewolf, and then gets transferred back to Washington. Suddenly the murder rate in Washington, DC, escalates. 8 x 10 inches. A few ink annotations on the versos, and faint discoloration to 2 stills, else Near Fine.
Editore: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], Beverly Hills, CA, 1973
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio still color photograph from the 1975 film. Provenance label and annotations in manuscript pencil on the verso. A very nearly experimental Western made by Sam Peckinpah at his peak, sufficiently strange to have remained of interest only to the most intense fans of Western revisionism. Comparable only to "McCabe and Mrs. Miller" (1971) and "The Shooting" (1966) in terms of sheer impressionism being laid upon the genre, with iconic imagery and super-stylization in every frame. Shot on location in Durango, Mexico. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: United Artists, Beverly Hills, CA, 1963
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1963 film. Based on the 1960 play by Lillian Hellman. Two sisters who have always taken care of their younger brother are surprised when he returns to New Orleans married and with a large amount of money. One of the sisters suspects him of having an affair. Set and shot on location in New Orleans, Louisiana. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine, one photograph with pin holes at the corners.
Editore: Viacom, N.p., 1990
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manoscritto / Collezionismo cartaceo
First Draft script for the tenth episode of the second season of the 1989-91 television series, which aired on ABC on March 15, 1990. Laid in are two gatherings of revision pages, one gathering of 31 pages of pink revision leaves, with the latest revisions dated February 15, 1990, and one gathering of 24 yellow revision pages, with the latest revisions dated February 16, 1990, as well as a 20 page shooting schedule, dated February 15, 1990, a two-page cast list dated 2-16-90, a two-page Housing List, dated February 15, 1990, an eleven-page Contact List, dated 1/2/90, and a 45-page "Welcome to Denver" "Father Dowling" gathering of maps, emergency numbers, local restaurants, and services for the cast and crew. Based upon the characters created by Ralph McInerny in his series of mystery novels, "Father Dowling Mysteries" starred Tom Bosley as the titular character who continually stumbles upon murders and other crimes in the fictional Parish of St. Michael's in Chicago, Illinois. The series ran for three seasons and a total of 43 episodes and premiered on NBC for the first season, premiering on January 20, 1989, and on ABC for its second and third seasons, ending on May 2, 1991. In this episode, Father Phil (James Stephens) is overjoyed about returning the Chalice of St. Sophia to it's home country, Bucharest, but unfortunately has fallen victim to a confidence scam. Yellow titled wrappers. Title page present, dated February 7, 1990, noted as FIRST DRAFT, with credits for screenwriter Gerry Conway. 57 leaves, with last page of text numbered 51. Xerographic duplication, rectos only, with pink, yellow, green, and goldenrod revision pages throughout, dated variously between February 15, 1990 and February 20, 1990. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Supplemental materials: Very Good to Near Fine, with some of the revision pages with dampstaining and edgewear.
Editore: Universal Pictures, Universal City, CA, 1944
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Post-Production script for the 1944 film. Script incomplete, lacking the first page. Based on the 1939 novel by James Ronald. A man begins having an affair with a woman he met through work. His wife discovers the affair and forces him to break off all ties to the woman. Unfortunately, his wife dies falling down the stairs in what may or may not have been an accident. One detective is determined to prove foul play. Set in London. White self-wrappers. 137 leaves, with last page of text numbered 17. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Very Good, wrapper Very Good, bound with two rusted gold brads along the top edge. Grant US. Selby US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.
Editore: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], Beverly Hills, CA, 1951
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Draft script for the 1952 film, here under the working title "The Big Cast." Nominated for an Academy Award. Copy belonging to Robert Arthur, with his name on the front wrapper in manuscript pencil. An opera singer is drafted into the army, where he faces favoritism to the chagrin of his comrades. He falls for the sister of his Seargent, who wishes for Rossano to appraise his sister's singing voice. Yellow titled wrappers, rubber-stamped production No. 1553, dated July 16, 1951, with credits for director Al Hall, and screenwriters Karl Tunberg, and Leonard Spigelgass. Title page present, dated July 16, 1951. 120 leaves, with last page of text numbered 117. Mimeograph duplication. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads. Hirschhorn 327.
Editore: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], Beverly Hills, CA, 1964
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manoscritto / Collezionismo cartaceo
Draft script for the sixth episode of season two of the 1963-1965 television series, which originally aired on November 10, 1964 on NBC. Copy belonging to actor Johnny Crawford, with his name in manuscript ink on the front wrapper and his manuscript ink annotations throughout. The series followed the experiences of Mr. Novak (James Franciscus), a high school English teacher in Los Angeles. In this episode, Mr. Novak gets involved in the lives of two students-one who seems destined for success, and one on the verge of dropping out. Goldenrod titled wrappers, noted as Prod. No. 7526 on the front wrapper, dated September 2, 1964, with credits for screenwriter Mel Goldberg. Title page integral with the front wrapper, as issued. 60 leaves, with last page of text numbered 65. Mimeograph duplication on eye-rest green stock, rectos only, with blue and gray revision pages throughout, dated variously between 9-9-64 and 9-10-64. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound internally with three gold brads. Housed in brown wrappers with a handwritten title label affixed on the front wrapper, dated Sept., 1964.
Editore: National Broadcasting Company [NBC], Burbank, CA, 1985
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Revised Draft script for the pilot episode of the 1985-1986 television series, which originally aired on October 4, 1985, on CBS. The television debut of Courteney Cox. Doctors Hayes and Lincoln are researchers in biological oddities for the Humanidyne company. When they find a man still alive after being frozen for 50 years, their greedy boss fires them and takes the Iceman to use for military experiments. Left without jobs, Hayes and Lincoln decide to get a group of "freaks" (including a telekinetic 17-year-old and a rock guitarist who shoots lightning from his hands) together to rescue the Iceman and stop their boss' reckless experiments. The series ran for one season on CBS, from 1985 until 1986. Pink titled self wrappers, noted as "Rev." on the front wrapper, stamped copy No. 113 and production No. 85971, dated January 6, 1985, with credit for screenwriter James D. Parriott. Title page integral with front wrapper. 123 leaves, with last page of text numbered 122. Xerographically duplicated, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with three gold brads.
Editore: Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1956
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage borderless satin finish reference photograph of a young Dennis Hopper on the set of the 1956 Western film. Printed mimeo snipe and Warner Brothers stamp crediting photographer Floyd McCarthy on the verso. Based on the 1952 novel by Edna Ferber. James Dean's final film, for which he received a posthumous Academy Award nomination. Nominated for eight additional Oscars, including Best Picture, wining one for Best Director. Set in Texas, shot there on location and in Arizona and Virginia. From the archive of the PIX Agency, an American photo house that acted as an intermediary between emigre photographers (as well as those still living in Europe) and the American magazine and newspaper market between 1935-1969. 9.5 x 7.5 inches, archivally mounted in a white mat measuring 14 x 18 inches. About Fine. National Film Registry.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1968
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage vernacular color photograph of Dean Martin, director Andrew V. McLaglen, and uncredited camera operator Al Meyers on the set of the 1968 film. Photograph belonging to uncredited camera operator Myers with pencil annotations in Myers' hand on the verso, noting the title, McLaglen and Martin, and "with Bill Clothier 19?" (William H. Clothier was the director of photography who Myers worked under). British born Albert Myers, usually credited as Al Myers, was a camera operator and camera crew member in Hollywood for over 50 years beginning in the late 1920s. He is credited in 30 films from 1927 to 1978, and assuredly worked on many more films uncredited during that time. His credits include "The Virginian" (1946), "Carmen Jones" (1954), "The Man with the Golden Arm" (1955), and "The Defiant Ones" (1958). Two brothers are pursued by a posse after robbing a bank and taking a widow as hostage, but accidentally flee into a territory controlled by a gang of violent Mexican bandoleros. Set in Texas, shot on location in Arizona, Texas, and Utah. 8 x 10 inches, mounted to a heavy stock paper. Very Good plus, with faint spotting and light edgewear (see image). Pitts 237.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1967
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage contact sheet from the 1967 film, showing 36 images of actress Raquel Welch sporting a bandolier and cowboy hat. Two brothers are pursued by a posse after robbing a bank and taking a widow as hostage, but accidentally flee into a territory controlled by a gang of violent Mexican bandoleros. Set in Texas, shot on location in Arizona, Texas, and Utah. 8.25 x 10.5 inches. Near Fine. Pitts 237.
Editore: Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage reference photograph from the 1955 film, showing actors James Dean and Richard Davalos. Stamp specific to the film's French release on the verso. Based on the 1952 novel by John Steinbeck, about two brothers who struggle for the attentions and favor of their deeply religious, emotionally troubled father. Winner of Best Dramatic Film at Cannes, and nominated for the Palme d'Or. Actress Jo Van Fleet would go on to win a Best Supporting Actress Oscar, and the film was nominated for three more Academy Awards, including Best Director, Best Screenplay, and the first ever posthumous acting nomination in Academy history, for James Dean's lead performance. Set and shot on location in Monterey and Salinas, California. 8 x 10 inches, with wide top and bottom margins. Very Good plus, with a small splash on the right edge and faint toning on the edges. National Film Registry. Rosenbaum 1000. Scorsese, A Personal Journey Through American Movies.
Editore: Universal Pictures, Universal City, 1944
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio still photograph from the set of the 1944 film of a pensive Charles Laughton and Ella Raines with director Robert Siodmak. Mimeo snipe on the verso. One of the great noirs of the early 1940s, a high point for Laughton and the third of a trilogy of masterpieces by Siodmak (beginning with "Phantom Lady" and "Christmas Holiday"), all made -unbelievably-in 1944. Based on the 1939 novel "This Way Out" by James Ronald, about an unhappily married man who falls in love with a younger woman, only to be investigated by a Scotland Yard detective when his wife dies in what appears to be an accident. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with some creasing on corners. Grant US. Selby US. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US.
Editore: Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1956
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage photograph from the set of the 1956 film, showing James Dean in rehearsal with Elizabeth Taylor. With the stamp of still photographer (and Dean's close friend) Sanford Roth on the verso. Based on the 1952 novel by Edna Ferber, about the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family. James Dean's final film, for which he received a posthumous Academy Award nomination. Nominated for eight additional Oscars, including Best Picture, winning one for Best Director. Brooklyn-born photojournalist Sanford Roth was best known for his portrait photography, capturing iconic, intimate images of artists and actors throughout his decades-long career, including Marc Chagall, Joan Crawford, Albert Einstein, Henri Matisse, and Elizabeth Taylor, among many others. 5.5 x 7 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry.
Editore: Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio still photograph of James Dean talking with Julie Harris on the set of the 1955 film, while actors Raymond Massey, Lois Smith, and Richard Davalos look on. Based on the 1952 novel by John Steinbeck, about two brothers who struggle for the attentions and favor of their deeply religious, emotionally troubled father. Winner of Best Dramatic Film at Cannes, and nominated for the Palme d'Or. Actress Jo Van Fleet would go on to win a Best Supporting Actress Oscar, and the film was nominated for three more Academy Awards, including Best Director, Best Screenplay, and the first ever posthumous acting nomination in Academy history, for James Dean's lead performance. Set and shot on location in Monterey and Salinas, California. 10 x 8 inches. About Near Fine. National Film Registry. Rosenbaum 1000. Scorsese, A Personal Journey Through American Movies.
Editore: Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage hand-tinted color studio still photograph from the 1955 film. With censorship stamp on the verso. Nicholas Ray's searing study of juvenile delinquency, generational divide, and moral decay in suburban America, loosely based on Robert Lindner's 1944 book "Rebel Without a Cause: The Hypnoanalysis of a Criminal Psychopath." Released less than a month after Dean's death, the film was an enormous success for Warner Brothers and catapulted Dean to icon status, equaling that of Marlon Brando at the time (who was originally intended for the role). Winner of three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Natalie Wood, Best Screenplay for Ray, and Best Supporting Actor for Sal Mineo. Set and shot on location in Los Angeles. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, with toning and pinholes at the corners. National Film Registry. Ebert III. Godard, Histoire(s) du cinema. Rosenbaum 1000.
Editore: Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Two vintage keybook photographs from the 1955 film, one showing director Elia Kazan behind the camera, the other showing actors James Dean and Nick Dennis goofing around behind the scenes with dialogue director Guy Thomajan. Typed annotations identifying the subjects on the versos. Based on the 1952 novel by John Steinbeck. Winner of Best Dramatic Film at Cannes, and nominated for the Palme d'Or. Jo Van Fleet would go on to win a Best Supporting Actress Oscar, and the film was nominated for three more Academy Awards, including Best Director, Best Screenplay, and the first ever posthumous acting nomination in Academy history for Dean's lead performance. Images 4.5 x 3.5 inches, on 11 x 8 inch sheets with two hole punches to the left edge as called for. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Rosenbaum 1000. Scorsese, A Personal Journey Through American Movies.
Editore: Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio still photograph showing actor James Dean posing his then-lover, Italian actress Pier Angeli, in preparation for a photograph. Warner stamps on the verso. Angeli and Dean enjoyed a passionate romantic relationship after having met on the Warner Brothers film lots in 1954, while Dean was filming "East of Eden" and Angeli was filming "The Silver Chalice." Although Angeli's mother would force her to break up with Dean on the grounds that he was not Catholic, Angeli would later say that Dean was "the only man I ever loved deeply as a woman should love a man," and rumors persisted that the couple were secretly in a relationship until Dean's death in September, 1955. 8 x 10 inches. Corners slightly creased, else about Near Fine.
Editore: Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Striking vintage reference photograph from the 1955 film, showing James Dean, Raymond Massey, and Julie Harris in a mournful moment. Based on the 1952 novel by John Steinbeck, about two brothers who struggle for the attentions and favor of their deeply religious, emotionally troubled father. Winner of Best Dramatic Film at Cannes, and nominated for the Palme d'Or. Actress Jo Van Fleet would go on to win a Best Supporting Actress Oscar, and the film was nominated for three more Academy Awards, including Best Director, Best Screenplay, and the first ever posthumous acting nomination in Academy history, for James Dean's lead performance. Set and shot on location in Monterey and Salinas, California. 10 x 8 inches. About Near Fine. National Film Registry. Rosenbaum 1000. Scorsese, A Personal Journey Through American Movies.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage reference photograph from the 1955 film, showing James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo walking down a stairway together, with a suit of armor in the foreground. Nicholas Ray's searing study of juvenile delinquency, generational divide, and moral decay in suburban America, loosely based on Robert Lindner's 1944 book "Rebel Without a Cause: The Hypnoanalysis of a Criminal Psychopath." Released less than a month after Dean's death, the film was an enormous success for Warner Brothers and catapulted Dean to icon status, equaling that of Marlon Brando at the time (who was originally intended for the role). Winner of three Academy Awards for Best Actress for Natalie Wood, Best Writing for Ray and Best Supporting Actor for Mineo. Set and shot on location in Los Angeles. 10 x 8 inches. About Near Fine. National Film Registry. Ebert III. Godard, Histoire(s) du cinema. Rosenbaum 1000.
Editore: Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1956
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage reference photograph of director George Stevens promoting the 1956 film. Stamp crediting photographer Floyd McCarthy on the verso, partially obscured by a mimeo snipe. Based on the 1952 novel by Edna Ferber. James Dean's final film, for which he received a posthumous Academy Award nomination. Nominated for eight additional Oscars, including Best Picture, wining one for Best Director. Set in Texas, shot there on location and in Arizona and Virginia. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, with some edgewear and creasing. National Film Registry.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage reference photograph from the 1955 film, showing James Dean with other cast and crew members on the set. Paris dealer stamp on the verso. Nicholas Ray's searing study of juvenile delinquency, generational divide, and moral decay in suburban America, loosely based on Robert Lindner's 1944 book "Rebel Without a Cause: The Hypnoanalysis of a Criminal Psychopath." Released less than a month after Dean's death, the film was an enormous success for Warner Brothers and catapulted Dean to icon status, equaling that of Marlon Brando at the time (who was originally intended for the role). Winner of three Academy Awards for Best Actress for Natalie Wood, Best Writing for Nicholas Ray, and Best Supporting Actor for Sal Mineo. Set and shot on location in Los Angeles. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus. National Film Registry. Ebert III. Godard, Histoire(s) du cinema. Rosenbaum 1000.
Editore: Warner Brothers, Burbank, CA, 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Four vintage reference photographs from the 1955 film, together depicting a fight sequence involving James Dean and Julie Harris. Based on the 1952 novel by John Steinbeck, about two brothers who struggle for the attentions and favor of their deeply religious, emotionally troubled father. Winner of Best Dramatic Film at Cannes, and nominated for the Palme d'Or. Actress Jo Van Fleet would go on to win a Best Supporting Actress Oscar, and the film was nominated for three more Academy Awards, including Best Director, Best Screenplay, and the first ever posthumous acting nomination in Academy history for Dean's lead performance. Set and shot on location in Monterey and Salinas, California. 10 x 8 inches. Slightly faded, else Near Fine. National Film Registry. Rosenbaum 1000. Scorsese, A Personal Journey Through American Movies.