Editore: British Lion Film Corporation, N.p., 1960
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vintage studio still photograph of Maurice Denham and Lionel Jeffries, with Peter Sellers, David Lodge, and Bernard Cribbins behind, from the 1960 film. Dodger Lane (Peter Sellers) and two of his prison mates plan to break out of prison the day before their release, steal a fortune in diamonds, and break back in before anyone notices. Set in and shot on location in West Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, and London, England. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine, light edgewear. Dayrl Lee, "The Heist Film.".
Editore: Continental Distributing, N.p., 1963
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vntage studio still photograph of Peter Sellers, Lionel Jeffries, and Bernard Cribbins from the 1963 film. A gang of Australian criminals, led by Jack Coombes (Bill Kerr) impersonate policemen, robbing local gangs, leading mob boss Pearly Gates (Peter Sellers) to seek an alliance with police and Scotland Yard. Set in and shot on location in Middlesex, Buckinghamshire, and London, England. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, with diagonal faint crease.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1958
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Draft script for the 1958 British comedy, copy belonging to Art Director George Provis, with the annotation of his name along the top edge of the front wrapper, with manuscript pencil annotations on four pages. George Provis was a British Art Director and Production Designer who began his career working on quota quickies (low budget features made to comply with Britain's Cinematograph Films Act of 1927) in the 1930s. After the Second World War, Provis was appointed by British film producer Sydney Box to head the art department at Gainsborough Pictures, and is credited on over 120 films. Sequel to the 1958 British film "Up the Creek," also directed by Val Guest, and starring David Tomlinson and Peter Sellers. Sellers was unable to appear in the sequel because of scheduling conflicts with another film. When the Navy frigate, the "Aristotle," is sold to a fictitious Middle Eastern power, the ship's bosun, played by Frankie Howerd, sells tickets for the voyage as a luxury cruise unbeknownst to the Captain. Shot on location in Portland Harbour, England. Pink titled wrappers. Title page present, with credits for screenwriters Val Guest, John Warren, and Len Heath. 199 leaves, with last page of text numbered 195. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound internally with three flat metal brads.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1960
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vintage candid reference photograph from the 1960 film, featuring members of "The Crazy Gang," director Val Guest, Shirley Eaton, circus impresario Billy Smart and wife, and guests. "The Crazy Gang" were a much-loved British comedy troupe who performed for over three decades. Formed in the early 1930s, they performed largely at the London Palladium, as well as numerous Royal Command performances, and made five feature films, "Life is a Circus" being their last. Core members were Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen, Jimmy Nervo, Teddy Knox, Charlie Naughton, and Jimmy Gold. Billy Smart was a popular British showman and founder of Billy Smart's New World Circus. The circus was featured in two 1960 films, "Life is a Circus" and Anglo-Amalgamated's "Circus of Horrors," directed by Sidney Hayers. "The Crazy Gang" save the struggling Joe Winter's Monster Circus with an Aladdin's magic lantern. 9.75 x 7.75 inches. Near Fine.