Editore: United Artists, Beverly Hills, CA, 1960
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage black-and-white studio still photograph from the 1960 film. Case Britton (Davis) is a gunslinger and wanted man on his way to get married, stop a robbery, and to avenge the death of his brother. Shot on location at the famed Iverson Ranch in Los Angeles. 8 x 10 inches. A few brief creases, else Near Fine.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1955
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio still photograph from the 1955 Western film. Based on Curt Brandon's 1952 novel "Bugle's Wake," about a white soldier whose sympathies are torn between the Seminole and the commanding officers at the military fort where he works. 10 x 8 inches. About Fine. Pitts 3769.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1954
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage reference photograph from the 1954 film noir, showing Adele Jergens and Luther Adler. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A citizen's committee attempts to convince a reformed gangster to infiltrate a Miami mob boss' crime syndicate, with the help of the boss' girlfriend's sister. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Selby US. Spicer US.
Editore: Esskay Pictures Corporation, Los Angeles, 1953
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage photograph of actors Denise Darcel and Patric Knowles, producer Sam Katzman, and production manager Bert Leonard on the set of the 1953 film. Mimeo snipe and an rubber studio stamp on the verso. Set in 1765 in India. Calcutta's King, Amir Khasid (Gregory Gaye) is ousted from his position by Prince Jehan (George Keymas). Amir's forces, led by Suzanne Roget, also known as "The Flame" (Denise Darcel) continue the fight. Suzanne Roget is secretly engaged to a British captain, though they must stay apart until the political conflict is resolved and Amir returns to the throne. Set in India, shot on location in Simi Valley, CA. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], Beverly Hills, CA, 1965
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manoscritto / Collezionismo cartaceo
Draft script for the 1965 film musical. Copy from the collection of cinematographer Paul Vogel, presumably his working copy, with "Camera" written in manuscript pencil at the top right corner of the front wrapper. Laid in is a 17-page shooting schedule, under the title "Girl Crazy," dated 7-13-65. Based on the 1930 musical "Girl Crazy" by Guy Bolton and John McGowan, with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin respectively. Previously filmed twice before, first in 1932, directed by William A. Seiter and starring Bert Wheeler and Dorothy Lee, then in 1943 directed by Norman Taurog and Busby Berkeley and starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. Playboy and heir Danny Churchill (Harve Presnell) helps Ginger Gray (Connie Francis) save her father's ranch by turning it into a motel for divorcees. The last feature film acting role of Connie Francis. Set in Nevada, shot on location in Nevada and California. Yellow titled wrappers, rubber-stamped copy No. 73, dated July 7, 1965, with credits for screenwriter Robert E. Kent. Title page integral with the first page of text. 96 leaves, with last page of text numbered 96. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Shooting schedule, 8.5 x 11 inches, Near Fine.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1954
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manoscritto / Collezionismo cartaceo
Final Draft script for the 1955 film, "Seminole Uprising," seen here as "Bugle's Wake." Based on the 1942 novel, "Bugle's Wake," by Curt Brandon. Script editor Jerome Thom's working copy with his name ("Jerry Thoms") on the front wrapper, and profuse annotations throughout. A cavalry lieutenant is ordered to bring in Seminole Indian chief Black Cat, who is leading his tribe on a campaign of terror and bloodshed. Shot on location at the Corrigan Ranch in California's Simi Valley and at the Iverson Ranch in Los Angeles (Chatsworth). Green titled wrappers, noted as Final Draft on the front wrapper, production No. 8250, dated June 25, 1954. Title page present, dated June 25, 1954, noted as Final Draft, with credits for screenwriter Kent. 120 leaves, mimeograph duplication, with yellow and blue revision pages throughout, dated variously between 6-23-54 and 7-12-54. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads.
Editore: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], Beverly Hills, CA, 1965
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manoscritto / Collezionismo cartaceo
Draft script for the 1966 film, here under the working title "There's No Place Like Space," from the collection of cinematographer Paul Vogel, presumably his working copy, with "Camera" written in manuscript pencil at the top right corner of the front wrapper. A vehicle to promote the band Herman's Hermits in much the same vein as The Beatles in Richard Lester's 1965 "A Hard Day's Night," and 1966 "Help." British pop rock band Herman's Hermits tour the US and are chosen as the "good luck name" of the next Gemini space capsule. Yellow titled wrappers, rubber-stamped copy No. 73, dated August 30, 1965, with credits for screenwriter James B. Gordon. Title page integral with first page. 112 leaves, with last page of text numbered 112. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.
Editore: Columbia Pictures, Culver City, CA, 1956
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Vintage studio still photograph of the American R&B and jump blues musical group The Treniers from the 1956 film. Mimeo snipe and Columbia Pictures Corp. stamp on verso. Rock and Roll star Arnie Haines (Alan Dale) returns home to the town of Melondale, which banned Rock and Roll music, and with the help of disc Jockey Alan Freed (as himself), tries to convince the town that the music won't turn their children into delinquents. With notable, lip-syncing performances from Bill Haley and His Comets, Little Richard, and The Treniers. A follow-up to the 1956 Rock and Roll film "Rock Around the Clock," also directed by Fred F. Sears and written by Robert E. Kent, and also featuring Alan Freed and Bill Haley and His Comets. Set in the fictitious town of Melondale, shot on location in Los Angeles, California. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.
Editore: N.p., N.p., 1966
Da: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
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Five vintage reference photographs from the 1966 film, showing Herman's Hermits, who appear as fictionalized versions of themselves in the film. A NASA scientist is sent to covertly gather information about Herman's Hermits after the children of US astronauts pick "Herman's Hermits" to be the name of the newest Gemini space capsule. The second US film to feature the British-based band, following "When the Boys Meet the Girls" (1965). 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.