Editore: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], Beverly Hills, CA, 1937
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1937 film. Based on George Gershwin and Sigmund Romberg's 1928 musical of the same name. A young princess and a West Point cadet fall in love. Although the play on which the film is based was also a musical, an entirely new score was written for the film. Gershwin was originally suppose to compose the score for the film as well, but Cole Porter eventually completed the task. Shot on location in California and New York. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.
Script Format, reprint. Condizione: As New. / 1931 FINAL DRAFT / I HAVE MORE TITLES, LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OTHER TITLES / THE SCRIPT IS PRINTED ON THREE-HOLE PUNCHED PAPER AND BOUND WITH 2 BRASS BRADS /.
Editore: Twentieth Century-Fox, Los Angeles, 1956
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manoscritto / Collezionismo cartaceo
Final draft script for the 1956 film. Wrappers trimmed to conform to text block, separating spine from wrapper abd cropping copy number stamp "650" and re-written in manuscript ink. Production number adjusted in manuscript pencil with ."5." "#3" in manuscript in on edge of spine. Based on Marcelle Maurette's 1952 stage play, about a scheme to conspiracy to extort ten million pounds from a bank by teaching a homeless girl to impersonate the missing Russian princess Anastasia. Ingrid Bergman won an Academy Award for her lead role. Blue titled wrappers, noted as FINAL on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped copy No. 650 and production No. 2677, dated June 7, 1956. Title page present, dated June 7, 1956, noted as Final Script, with credits for screenwriter Arthur Laurents. 139 leaves, with last page of text numbered 136. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, trimmed to conform to text block with spine separate, bound with two gold brads. Twilight Time 203.
Editore: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], Beverly Hills, CA, 1937
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage photographs of director W.S. Van Dyke instructing a bleacher full of young women, including stars Eleanor Powell and Ilona Massey, on the set of the 1937 musical film. With a mimeo snipe on the verso. Based on the 1928 Broadway musical, about a West Point cadet who falls for a Vasser student who just happens to be a princess in disguise, with most of the original songs by George and Ira Gershwin replaced with new material by Cole Porter, including the classic "In the Still of the Night." 10 x 8 inches. About Near Fine. Hirschhorn, The Hollywood Musical.
Editore: Paramount Pictures, Hollywood, 1937
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage publicity photograph from the 1937 film, showing actress Marlene Dietrich provocatively smoking a cigarette. Based on Melchior Lengyel's 1932 play, about a love triangle between a woman, her diplomat husband, and a charming traveler. 8 x 10 inches. Fine.
Editore: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], Beverly Hills, CA, 1937
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage reference photograph from the 1937 film, showing an elaborate musical sequence, with actress Eleanor Powell perched on an oversized drum at the stage's nexus. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the 1928 Broadway play by Guy Bolton, about a West Point football star who falls in love with a princess in disguise. Written by Cole Porter, the drum sequence featured in the photograph on offer was one of the largest musical sequences ever set to celluloid at the time of the film's release. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Hirschhorn, The Hollywood Musical.
Editore: Paramount Pictures, Hollywood, 1937
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Fotografia
Vintage publicity photograph from the 1937 film, showing actress Marlene Dietrich. Brief annotation in manuscript pencil on the verso. Based on Melchior Lengyel's 1932 play, about a love triangle between a woman, her diplomat husband, and a charming traveler. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus.