john steinbeck screenwriter (21 risultati)

Trade Paperback. Original Lobby Card #1, printed in color. 11 x 14 inches. Film starring Myrna Loy and Robert Mitchum. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy. Small stain on lower right.

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1952 film. Snipe printed on the verso. The culmination of screenwriter Steinbeck's long-standing fascination with Zapata, it was said that Steinbeck had begun work on a screenplay as early as 1948. The subject was a touchy one, as the MPAA's Production Code Administration had been discouraging studios from working on such a film, and there were prolonged negotiations with the Mexican government about approval over the film's release that culminated in a second cut of the film especially for Mexican distribution. Kazan and Steinbeck, both ex-communists, are said to have used this film to metaphorically express how they felt communism in the Soviet Union had gone off the rails. The film won Anthony Quinn an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and it was nominated for four others. It also won Best Actor at Cannes and was nominated for the Grand Prize. Set in early twentieth century Mexico, shot at the Twentieth Century-Fox back lot with location shooting along the Rio Grande and across the American Southwest. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine, two manuscript annotations, one in black ink one in graphite, to the verso.

Final script for the 1954 television special, an anthology of stories commemorating the 75th anniversary of the invention of the light bulb by Thomas Edison. An ambitious undertaking, with adaptations and original stories by G.K. Chesterton, Arthur Gordon, Irwin Shaw, Max Shulman, John Steinbeck and Mark Twain. Much of the script doctoring and story continuity was handled by Ben Hecht. Blue titled wrappers, noted as Final on the front wrapper, copy No. 64, dated October 24, 1954, with credit for screenwriter Selznick. 110 leaves, mimeograph duplication, with white, green, yellow, and pink revision pages throughout, dated between 10-15-54 and 10-22-54. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Good to Very Good with offsetting and some closed tears at the extremities, bound with three gold brads.

Condizione: Very Good. Includes "Production Notes," 5 essays on the film; 13 black and white stills from the film; housed in a printed folder; some wear and tear to the folder; else in great condition.

Original Pressbook for the 1957 film, based on John Steinbeck's 1947 novel. 13 x 16.5 inches. 16 pages, saddle stapled. About Near Fine. Horizontal fold as issued, with some light soil.

Vintage promotional booklet for the Danish release of the 1939 American film. Text and titles in Danish. Based on the classic 1937 novella by John Steinbeck, about two Depression-era migrant workers as they dream of opening their own farm while enduring cruelty and discrimination from the ranch workers they encounter. Nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. 5.5 x 7.5 inches. Four leaves. Pictorial wrappers, side-stapled. Near Fine.

First Draft script for an unproduced television movie. Based on John Steinbeck's 1939 novel of the same title and adapted from the screenplay by Nunnally Johnson for the 1940 film. During the Great Depression and dustbowl era, a family of tenant farmers living and suffering in Oklahoma and forced to move west, abandoning their home. They end up in California, with many other "Okies" like them, searching for a new future. Peter Knopf is a Emmy-nominated writer, best known for his work on "Posse" (1975), "Peter and Paul" (1981), and "Not My Kid" (1985). Set in Oklahoma and California. Green titled wrappers, noted as First Draft on the front wrapper, dated April 12, 1974. Title page present, dated April 12, 1974, noted as First Draft, with credits for novelist Steinbeck, screenwriter Knopf, screenwriter Johnson, and producer Stanley Hough. 131 leaves, with last page of text numbered 127. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads.

Draft script for the 1982 film. SIGNED on the title page by director and screenwriter David S. Ward. Based on John Steinbeck's novels "Cannery Row" (1945) and "Sweet Thursday" (1954). David S. Ward's directorial debut. In 1940s Monterey, a self employed marine biologist and former baseball star begins a relationship with a drifter working at the local bordello. Shot on location in Monterey and San Diego, California Yellow untitled wrappers. Title page present, with credits for screenwriter David S. Ward and author John Steinbeck. 131 leaves, with last page of text numbered 131. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with two gold brads. Signed.

Second Draft script for the 1973 television movie, which originally aired on March 18, 1973, on NBC. Working copy belonging to screenwriter Ron Bishop, with an annotation in manuscript pencil on the title page, noting "Bishop only," and 18 manuscript revision pages in Bishop's hand laid in. Based on the 1937 novella by John Steinbeck, filmed once before by Lewis Milestone in 1949. Winner of two Primetime Emmy awards and nominated for seven more. Shot on location in Sonora, California. Beige generic agency wrappers. Title page present, undated, noted as Second Draft, with credits for screenwriter Ron Bishop and novelist John Steinbeck. 126 leaves, with last page of text numbered 124. Xerographic duplication, rectos only, with 18 undated manuscript revision pages laid in. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with two gold brads.

Small archive of material from the 1982 film, including a Master Stencil Final Revised Draft screenplay with studio secretarial annotations throughout, a press kit with eight studio still photographs and six gatherings of promotional material, and a complete set of eight lobby cards. Based on John Steinbeck's novels "Cannery Row" (1945) and "Sweet Thursday" (1954). David S. Ward's directorial debut. In 1940s Monterey, a self employed marine biologist and former baseball star befriends a drifter working at the local bordello. Set and shot on location in Monterey and San Diego, California. Screenplay: Self wrappers. Title page present, dated October 24, 1980, noted as FINAL REVISED DRAFT, with credits for screenwriter David S. Ward and novelist John Steinbeck. 140 leaves, with last page of text numbered 136. Xerographic duplication, rectos only, with white revision pages throughout, dated variously between 11/17/80 and 2/17/81. Pages Near Fine, unbound. Lobby cards 14 x 11 inches. About Fine. Press folder, photographs, and promotional photographs Fine.

Original pressbook for the 1945 film, based on an original story by John Steinbeck and Jack Wagner. The duo received an Academy Award nomination for their work. 12.25 x 15 inches. 28 pages, saddle stapled. Light fading on the front edges, lightly rubbed and soiled, about Near Fine overall.

Seven vintage studio still photographs from the 1947 film. Based on the 1947 novella by John Steinbeck, who co-wrote the screenplay. A poor Mexican family living in a fishing village believe their fortune is made when they discover a valuable pearl, but soon realize the treasure only brings them further trouble. Noted Mexican cinematographer Gabriel Figueroa's twelfth film collaboration with prolific Golden Age director Emilio Fernandez. Set and shot on location in Acapulco, Mexico. 10 x 8 inches. Five photographs Very Good plus, two photographs Very Good, with uniform fading and light creasing. National Film Registry.

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.

Four vintage photographs, two studio still photographs and two publicity photographs, one iconic photograph of Robert Mitchum, and one headshot of Shepperd Studwick, all from the 1949 film. Based on the novella by John Steinbeck, who also wrote the screenplay, published in full in 1937. A young boy (Peter Miles) is enamored with the colt he has been entrusted to raise, only to find the colt has caught an illness and is dying. Steinbeck's first film assignment, though other Steinbeck screenplays would end up being released prior to "The Red Pony." At the time it was the longest and costliest production in Republic history, borrowing Robert Mitchum from RKO and also starring Myrna Loy. Set in and shot on location in California. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, with light creasing in margins and even fading on three of the photographs, and a small bruise in the right margin of one.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vintage borderless reference photograph on location for the 1939 film, showing Lon Chaney Jr. and Burgess Meredith dealing with a wagon wheel, while a camera crew captures the shot above the two of them. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on John Steinbeck's classic 1937 novella, and on a 1937 play adaptation written by Steinbeck. Nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. 7.75 x 9.5 inches. Near Fine.

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.

Vintage reference photograph of actors James Dean and Julie Harris examining a small scale model of a farm on the set of the 1955 film. With manuscript ink and pencil annotations identifying Harris and Dean to 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 Dean's lead performance. Set and shot on location in Monterey and Salinas, California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Rosenbaum 1000. Scorsese, A Personal Journey Through American Movies.