james poe screenwriter (13 risultati)

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1952 film. Based on Samuel Fuller's 1944 novel, "The Dark Page." The editor of an exploitative magazine murders his wife, then has one of his journalists investigate the matter in order to divert attention from himself. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good, with blue and red manuscript annotations to the verso.

Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1959 film. Two old friends are turned against one another in this 1959 Western starring Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, and Carolyn Jones. Douglas' wife is raped and murdered by Quinn's son, resulting in a showdown between the two men. Shot on location in California and Arizona. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine with a manuscript ink notation to the verso of each and pin holes to the margin.

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1956 film. Based on the 1954 play, "Fragile Fox" by Norman Brooks. One of Aldrich's finest efforts, a noirish take on the evils of war, with an interesting focus on nepotism. Unpopular on release due to its grim ending and cynical tone, much the opposite of a flag-waving World War II film. Set in Belgium. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, with some creasing at the corners. Selby US.

Draft script for an unproduced film. Note laid in from producer Marvin Birdt to screenwriter Jim Poe, dated 9/30/74, simply stating, "When you calm down - call me." A former US Marine is called out of retirement by an old friend who takes him to a rich man in Florida who wants to employ the Marine to destroy a ham radio and recover a wall hanging. Set in Florida and Cuba. Orange titled wrappers. Title page present, dated October 1, 1974, with credits for screenwriter James Poe. 117 leaves, with last page of text numbered 116. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads.

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.

Archive of production material for the 1952 film noir consisting of the following: breakdown, set list, wardrobe plot, shooting schedule, and a summary of detail budget. With a type written letter outlining the contents of the archive from producer Edward Small to Dan O'Shea, signed by Edward Small in manuscript ink and dated October 7, 1947. Based on Samuel Fuller's 1944 novel, "The Dark Page." The editor of an exploitative magazine murders his wife, then has one of his journalists investigate the matter in order to divert attention from himself. Breakdown: Title page present, dated September 17, 1947. 83 leaves, with last page of text numbered 81. Typescript on production form, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, bound with three gold brads. Set List: 2 leaves, with last page of text numbered 2. Typescript, rectos only. Pages Near Fine bound with a single staple in top left corner. Wardrobe Plot: Title page present, dated September 17, 1947. 11 leaves, with last page of text numbered 11. Typescript, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, bound with three gold brads. Shooting Schedule: Dated 9/19/47. 6 leaves, with last page of text numbered 6. Typescript, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Summary of Detail Budget: Dated September 29, 1947. 34 leaves, with last page of text numbered 26. Typescript, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, bound with two staples in the top left corner. Grant US. Selby US Canon. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US.

Vintage photograph of director Richard Brooks and actor Paul Newman on the set of the 1958 film. Typed description and manuscript annotations on the verso. Based on the 1955 Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name by Tennessee Williams, though without much of the homosexual themes and cultural critique of the original. Brick Pollitt (Paul Newman) is a troubled man, beat up from a drunken accident on his way to visit his dying father, Big Daddy (Burl Ives), and the rest of his family with his wife Maggie (Elizabeth Taylor). The gathering brings out the family's deeply buried tension, repression and anxiety. Nominated for six Academy Awards. Shot on location in Long Island, New York. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

Vintage press photograph from the set of the 1955 film. Based on Clifford Odets' 1949 Broadway play. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Grant Worldwide. Selby US Canon. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US.

Original Polish A1 poster, circa 1966, for the 1959 US film. Kirk Douglas and Earl Holliman reunite in this film after Gunfight at the OK Corral (1957), again under the direction of John Sturges. The story brings together elements of "High Noon," "3:10 to Yuma," and Sturges' "Bad Day at Black Rock." Remade in 1985 as the Indian film "Bhawani Junction." Shot by Charles Lang on location in Old Tucson, Arizona, and set in the fictitious neighboring towns of Pauley and Gun Hill. Artwork by Jerzy Flisak. 22.5 x 32 inches, rolled. A few minor professional repairs, on archival linen. Fine. Pitts 2240.

Vintage studio still photograph of director Robert Aldrich on the set of the 1956 film, one of only a handful of war films made in the noir style during the classic era. One of Aldrich's finest efforts, a noirish take on the evils of war, with a interesting focus on nepotism. Unpopular on release due to a grim ending and a cynical tone, much the opposite of a flag-waving World War II film. Set in Belgium. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Selby US.

Vintage reference photograph of Paul Newman and director Richard Brooks on the set of the 1958 film. Based on the 1955 Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name by Tennessee Williams, though without much of the homosexual themes and cultural critique of the original. Brick Pollitt (Paul Newman) is a troubled man, beat up from a drunken accident on his way to visit his dying father, Big Daddy (Burl Ives), and the rest of his family with his wife Maggie (Elizabeth Taylor). The gathering brings out the family's deeply buried tension, repression and anxiety. Nominated for six Academy Awards. Shot on location in Long Island, New York. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

Two vintage reference photographs of director Richard Brooks on the set of the 1958 film, one showing Brooks talking with Elizabeth Taylor, the other showing Brooks with Paul Newman. Printed mimeo snipes affixed to the versos, along with the printed labels of Stillphoto in Amsterdam. Based on the 1955 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tennessee Williams, about the deeply dysfunctional family of a dying plantation owner on the Mississippi Delta. Nominated for six Academy Awards. Shot on location in Long Island, New York. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

Six vintage borderless color lobby cards from the French release of the 2000 American film. Housed in the original manila envelope with the film's logo on one side. An urban fairy tale, wherein Jean-Michel Basquiat, playing himself, roams the streets of New York City, encountering many denizens of the musical underground in the process. Shot in December of 1980 and January of 1981, the film was abandoned after completion due to budgetary constraints, but was revived by producer and screenwriter Glenn O'Brien in 1999, and made its public debut at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. 11 x 8.25 inches. Fine.