William p mcgivern screenwriter (3 risultati)

Original pressbook for the 1954 film noir, based on the 1951 novel by William P. McGivern. Howard W. Koch, director of "The Girl in the Black Stockings" (1957) here creates an unsparing view (for its time) of the violence and corruption often seen behind the badge of a police officer. Barney Nolan (Edmond O'Brien) becomes a bad cop in an otherwise cozy suburban atmosphere, then deconstructed and invariably led to a befitting death (Silver, et al). 12 pages, saddle stapled, 11 x 17 inches. Very Good plus. Faint horizontal fold crease at the center of the wrapper and pages. One corner with a short crease, and a couple of tiny closed tears, else bright. Selby US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…

Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1968 film, showing actress Sharon Tate posing in a negligee. Tate's final film before her tragic death at the hands of Manson Family members, the fourth and final entry in the comedy/spy franchise starring Dean Martin as Matt Helm, based on the popular novels by Donald Hamilton and written for the screen by noted crime novelist George P. McGivern. Shot in Hollywood and on location in Idyllwild and Palm Springs, California. 8.25 x 10 inches. Near Fine.…

Six vintage double weight reference photographs from the 1953 film. With mimeo snipes affixed to the verso. With provenance stamps and Columbia Pictures Corp. stamps dated 1953, with credits for photographer Van Pelt. Based on the 1953 novel of the same name by William P. McGivern. A detective investigates the mob running the city when one of his colleagues' murder is framed as a suicide and his wife is murdered in a car bombing. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus to Near Fine. Grant US. Ebert II. Ebert IV. National Film Registry. Penzler 101. Rosenbaum 1000. Selby US Masterwork. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US.…