Editore: Universal-International Pictures, Universal City, 1951
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio still photograph from the 1951 film. Based on the 1945 novel. "Lights Out" by Baynard Kendrick. A soldier was blinded fighting in World War II in North Africa. He tries to live with his new disability. Nominated for the Palme d'Or. Set in Pennsylvania and Florida, shot on location in Pennsylvania and California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine, with some slight creasing at the corners.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1955 film, one showing actors Mai Zetterling and Nigel Patrick, the other showing Zetterling alone. Based on the 1953 novel by Max Catto. A US sergeant aids a German woman in smuggling a group of orphans out of the country to Brazil in order for the children to start life anew. Set in post-WWII Berlin, shot on location in London and Berlin. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine, lightly creased to the bottom left corner. Grant US. Lee, The Heist Film. Spicer US.
Editore: Universal Pictures, Universal City, 1974
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio still photograph of director Mark Robson and actress Ava Gardner on the set of the 1974 film. With a mimeo snipe on the verso. A catastrophic earthquake destroys much of Los Angeles killing a huge number of citizens, and leaving the rest to struggle for their lives. The film was hugely successful at the box office, ranking as the third highest-grossing film of the year. Winner of the Academy Awards for Best Sound and Best Special Effects, nominated for three others. Shot on location in Los Angeles. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: United Artists, Beverly Hills, CA, 1953
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage full-color British front-of-house card from the UK release of the 1953 US film. Based on the 1951 novel by James Michener, about Mr. Morgan (Gary Cooper), a drifter and soldier-of-fortune on a Pacific island that is a under the rule of Pastor Corbett (Barry Jones), a missionary. Morgan has a child out of wedlock with island native Maeva (Roberta Haynes), but leaves the island, and the young child, after Maeya's death. He returns years later in search of his daughter. A story set in the Pacific, shot on location in Samoa. 8 x 10 inches. Faint creases at the extremities, else Near Fine.
Editore: Universal Pictures, Universal City, 1951
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio still photograph from the 1951 film. Based on the 1945 novel. "Lights Out" by Baynard Kendrick. A soldier was blinded fighting in World War II in North Africa. He tries to live with his new disability. Nominated for the Palme d'Or. Set in Pennsylvania and Florida, shot on location in Pennsylvania and California. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: Universal Pictures, Universal City, 1974
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Three studio still photographs from the set of the 1974 film. With a mimeo snipe on the verso of each. A catastrophic earthquake destroys much of Los Angeles killing a huge number of citizens, and leaving the rest to struggle for their lives. The film was hugely successful at the box office, ranking as the third highest-grossing film of the year. Winner of the Academy Awards for Best Sound and Best Special Effects, nominated for three others. Shot on location in Los Angeles. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: Twentieth Century-Fox, Los Angeles, 1979
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage printed caricature for the 1979 film, showing Lee Marvin, Linda Evans, and Robert Shaw, drawn by noted caricaturist Al Hirschfeld and issued by Twentieth Century-Fox to publicize the film. A defecting Russian general collaborates with an American secret agent to expose KGB spies throughout Europe by luring them onto a train headed west. Director Mark Robson and actor Robert Shaw died of unrelated heart attacks within months of the film's release, making the film a final effort for both. Set and shot on location in Germany, England, Ireland, Italy, and the US. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: Twentieth Century-Fox, Los Angeles, CA, 1957
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Original vintage reference photograph from the 1957 film, showing actor Arthur Kennedy. Based on the 1956 novel by Grace Metalious. Gossip is pervasive in a small New England town, leading everyone to do what they can to hide their secrets and scandals until they boil over. The film tied with "The Little Foxes" (1941) for the most Academy Award nominations-but no wins. Set in the fictional New England town of Peyton Place, shot on location in Maine, New Hampshire, and New York. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, with splash at top left corner.
Editore: Universal Studios, Universal City, 1974
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Collection of vintage press and promotional ephemera for the 1974 film. Includes a flyer, three gatherings of promotional material, the November 1974 issue of "American Cinematographer" magazine featuring an article about the film, two flyers promoting the Japanese release of the film, and a composite studio still photograph from the film. A catastrophic earthquake destroys much of Los Angeles, killing a huge number of citizens and leaving the rest to struggle for their lives. Hugely successful at the box office, ranking as the third highest-grossing film of the year. Shot on location in Los Angeles. Ephemera generally Near Fine, with "American Cinematographer" magazine Very Good plus.
Editore: No Date (1950), Exhibitors Campaign Book (British edition), 1950
Da: David Bunnett Books, London, Regno Unito
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Aggiungi al carrelloSOFTCOVER. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition. Exhibitors Campaign Book for the film in original illustrated paper wraps (13' x 9') 12 leaves, portraits and lists of performers etc. An RKO production with Dana Andrews, Farley Granger and Joan Evans. Billboard style front cover, publicity price lists etc. on rear cover . [CONDITION: A well preserved near FINE copy (some slight edge-creasing) ] . __To see more of our books on Film type DbbFILM in the Keywords search box . . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1977
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Fourth Draft script for the 1977 film. With a single manuscript ink notation on the front wrapper's right top corner. Based on the 1977 novel by Colin Forbes about a defecting Russian general who collaborates with an American secret agent to expose KGB spies throughout Europe by luring them onto a train headed west. Director Mark Robson and actor Robert Shaw died of unrelated heart attacks within months of the film's release, making "Avalanche Express" a final film for both. Set and shot on location in Germany, England, Ireland, Italy, and the US. Tan titled wrappers, noted as FOURTH DRAFT on the front wrapper, dated December 30, 1977, with credits for screenwriter Abraham Polonsky. Title page present, dated December 30, 1977, noted as FOURTH DRAFT, with credits for screenwriter Abraham Polonsky. 115 leaves, with last page of text numbered 113. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, with tearing on the front wrapper binding, bound with two gold brads.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Revised Final Draft script for the 1956 film. Released just two years after "On the Waterfront" (1954), the multi-award-winning collaboration between Elia Kazan and Budd Schulberg, and based on Budd Schulberg's 1947 novel about a once respected sportswriter now forced to work for a crooked promoter who is taking advantage of a promising young fighter. Nominated for an Academy Award. Humphrey Bogart's final film. Shot on location in California, Chicago, and New York. White titled wrappers, noted as REVISED FINAL DRAFT on the front wrapper, production No. 1315, dated Oct. 12, 1955. Title page present, dated October 12, 1955, noted as REVISED FINAL DRAFT, with credits for screenwriter Philip Yordan. 158 leaves, with last page of text numbered 141. mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with blue, yellow, and pink revision pages throughout, dated variously between November 2, 1955 and December 16, 1955. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with three gold brads. Grant US. Selby US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Revised Final Draft script for the 1956 film, with rainbow revisions. Released just two years after "On the Waterfront" (1954), the multi-award-winning collaboration between Elia Kazan and Budd Schulberg, and based on Budd Schulberg's 1947 novel about a once respected sportswriter now forced to work for a crooked promoter who is taking advantage of a promising young fighter. Nominated for an Academy Award. Humphrey Bogart's final film. Shot on location in California, Chicago, and New York. White studio wrappers, noted as REVISED FINAL DRAFT on the front wrapper, production No. 1315, dated Oct. 12, 1955. Title page present, dated October 12, 1955, noted as REVISED FINAL DRAFT, with a credit for screenwriter Yordan. 160 leaves, with last page of text numbered 141. Mimeograph on eye-rest green stock, with yellow, blue, pink, and eye-rest green revision pages throughout, dated variously between 11/2/55 and 12/15/55. Pages and wrapper Near Fine, bound with three gold brads. Grant US. Selby US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.
Editore: Red Lion, N.p., 1968
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Presentation script for the 1969 film, copy belonging to producer Harry Mandell, with his name in gilt on the front board. A woman breaks off her engagement with her fiance when he becomes violent after she has an abortion, only to be stalked by him when she later has a child with her new husband. An early, grim New Hollywood entry, directed by Val Lewton veteran Mark Robson, and one of the first screenwriting efforts by Larry Cohen. . Shot on location in San Francisco. Green calf leather boards with gilt titles and rule, and with producer Harry Mandell's name in gilt at the bottom right corner of the front board. Title page present, dated August 7, 1968, with credits for screenwriters Lorenzo Semple Jr. and Larry Cohen. 119 leaves, with last page of text numbered 133. Title page in blue typescript, remainder of script mimegoraph, rectos only. Pages and boards Fine.
Editore: ZRF, Poland, 1975
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Original Polish A1 poster, circa 1975, for the 1974 US film. Artwork by Mieczyslaw Wasilewski. Academy Award-winning (Best Sound) thriller about a construction engineer (Heston)and his possessive wife (Gardner, who insisted on doing her own stunts). The engineer, Graff, has an affair with Denise Marshall (Genevieve Bujold), the widow of a coworker. Graff's wife, Remy, puts into action several plans to keep Graf from seeing Denise, but everything comes to a halt when a devastating earthquake rips through Los Angeles. One of few films to be released in "Sensurround" sound, where theater seats would actually vibrate at a low frequency to mimic the "feel" of the film. 22.5 x 32.25 inches. Faint stains to one edge, else Near Fine.
Editore: United Artists, Beverly Hills, CA, 1953
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Collection of 20 vintage studio still photographs from the 1953 film. Mimeo snipe on the verso of one photograph. Based on the 1951 short story "Mr. Morgan" from James Michener's short story collection "Return to Paradise," about Mr. Morgan (Gary Cooper), a drifter and soldier-of-fortune on a Pacific island that is a under the rule of Pastor Corbett (Barry Jones), a missionary. Morgan has a child out of wedlock with island native Maeva (Roberta Haynes), but leaves the island, and the young child, after Maeya's death. He returns years later in search of his daughter. A story set in the Pacific, shot on location in Samoa. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus to Near Fine, 6 with pinholes in margins, 5 with small closed tears, 2 with creasing in corners, 1 with 1 1/4" cut from bottom left corner, 1 with uniform fading.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1956
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1956 film. One with a provenance label on the verso. Humphrey Bogart's final film, about a faded sportswriter facing the dissolution of his career and personal life. Released just two years after "On the Waterfront" (1954), the multi-award-winning collaboration between Elia Kazan and Budd Schulberg, a film widely seen as justifying their decision to name names during the HUAC Hollywood blacklist trials. Nominated for an Academy Award. Shot on location in California, Chicago, and New York. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Grant US. Selby US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.
Editore: Twentieth Century-Fox, Los Angeles, 1967
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Collection of five vintage reference photographs, all quite striking, of Patty Duke in various states of celebrity, intoxication, or depravity in the 1967 film. Based on Jacqueline Susann's 1966 best selling novel. Shown in one of the photographs is author Susann, who appears in a cameo as a reporter who interviews Duke. A big budget film that became a cult classic. The story, though presented in 1967, was based on Susann's experience with the 1940s Broadway theater and Hollywood scene, with an emphasis on the abuse of the business, sex and pills. 8 x 10 inches. A few ink annotations on the verso of each photograph, else easily Near Fine.
Editore: Twentieth Century-Fox, Los Angeles, 1965
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage borderless reference photograph of director Mark Robson during filming on location for the 1965 film. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on David Westheimer's 1964 novel, about an American prisoner of war who leads a group of British prisoners to escape from the Germans in World War II. Nominated for an Academy Award. Shot on location in Italy. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1971
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Two vintage borderless reference photographs of author-playwright Kurt Vonnegut, actors Susannah York and Rod Steiger, and director Mark Robson on the set of the 1971 film. The first is a candid photo of Vonnegut and York, and the second is a photo showing York, Steiger, and Robson at work on the set, the first two in costume. Based on Kurt Vonnegut's 1952 play. An open homage to Homer's "Odyssey," wherein a big game hunter returns home after eight years away only to discover he has been declared legally dead, his wife has two suitors, and his twelve year-old son is the only one who believes he will return. Each photo 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: RKO Radio Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1944
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Collection of 259 vintage reference photographs from the 1944 film, including many candid shots, and three borderless test photographs with printed mimeo snipes affixed to the verso. Test photographs with the stamp of still photographer Ernest A. Bachrach to the verso, all others with the stamp of still photographer John Miehle to the verso. An early, low-budget exploitation film focusing on juvenile delinquency, about a group of troubled teenagers searching for purpose while their parents are distracted by World War II. Noted Hollywood Ten director Edward Dmytryk was originally slated to direct, but left to direct the propaganda film "Tender Comrade" (1943) instead. 8 x 10 inches. Generally Very Good plus, with light edgewear, age toning, and creasing throughout.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1966
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Collection of eight vintage reference photographs of director Mark Robson and various cast and crew members on the set of the 1966 film, including two bordered and six borderless. Based on Jean Larteguy's 1960 novel "The Centurions." A French Army Colonel leads his platoon in the battles against Viet Minh communists and Algerian guerrilla fighters in Indonesia and Algeria. The Algerian War is particularly philosophically unsettling to his men, who begin to question the motives of France and the legitimacy of its claims to the region. Shot on location in Spain. Photographs varying sizes, Near Fine overall.