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Published by N.p., N.p., 1950
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vintage reference photograph of director Michael Powell sitting with chief electrician Bill Wall and continuity girl [script girl, script supervisor] Doreen Merriman on the set of the 1950 British film. With a printed mimeo snipe on the verso, along with the stamp of PIX agency and a stamp specific to the film's UK release, and the stamp of a photograph noted only as "Berko". From the archive of the PIX Agency, a photo house that acted as an intermediary between emigre photographers (as well as those still living in Europe) and the American magazine and newspaper market between 1935-1969. Based on the 1905 novel "The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Emmuska Orczy. A disguised British nobleman rescues Frenchmen from the guillotine during the French Revolution, whisking them across the Channel to safety. Set and shot on location in France and England. Approximately 7.5 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, lightly creased.
Published by British Nation Films, London, 1942
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Original British program for the 1942 film. A fascinating piece, in that it consists almost entirely of a long transcription by Pressburger of the true-life narrative by Sir George Corbett, which forms the basis for the film. Photo illustrations from the film throughout. Saddle-stapled illustrated self wrappers, 7 x 9 inches, 32 pages. Very Good, with some creasing to the wrappers but no loss or detachment.
Published by The Rank Organization, London, 1948
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Collection of five vintage reference photographs from the 1948 British film, showing the infamous, impressionistic "ballet sequence." Three with printed mimeo snipes affixed to the versos, and all five with stamps of The Rank Organisation on the versos. Loosely based on the 1845 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, following an up-and-coming prima ballerina whose personal life is strained by her ballet master's obsessive demand that she devote herself entirely to her career. Michael Powell's tenth collaboration with his longtime partner Emeric Pressburger, a critical success and worthy successor to their 1947 Technicolor classic "Black Narcissus." Nominated for five Academy Awards, winning two. 9.5 x 8 inches. Near Fine to Very Good plus, some with light toning. Criterion Collection 44. Ebert III. Rosenbaum 1000. Schrader 41.
Published by Universal Pictures, Universal City, 1947
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
American Post-production Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1947 film. With manuscript ink annotations throughout. US mimeograph duplication of the British post-production script (so noted on the title page), with the annotations mostly having to do with deleted scenes. An interesting document showing direct evidence of the edits made for American distribution of the film upon its release. Based on the 1939 novel. A group of Anglican nuns travel to a remote village in the Himalayas to establish a convent-a journey that heightens emotional tensions and spiritual unrest among the sisters and locals alike. A visually stunning Technicolor melodrama, and one of the Powell-Pressburger partnership's finest films. Nominated for two Academy Awards. White titled self wrappers, noted as CONTINUITY & DIALOGUE on the front wrapper, listed as production No. 5106, dated JUNE 24, 1946, with credits for actors Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, Flora Robson, Esmond Knight, Jean Simmons, and Kathleen Byron. Title page integral on the front wrapper. 117 leaves, with last page of text numbered REEL TWELVE PAGE 7. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Very Good plus, wrapper Very Good plus, with some tearing at the brads and fading on the rear wrapper verso, bound with two gold brads. Criterion Collection 93. Spicer UK.
Published by N.p., N.p., 1946
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Three borderless photographs from the 1946 British film, including two publicity photographs, and one reference photograph showing David Niven, Kim Hunter, and others on the "celestial escalator." Both publicity photographs with printed mimeo snipes affixed to the verso. The escalator to heaven was nicknamed "Operation Ethel" by the firm of engineers who created it for the film. The special effect had 106 steps, each 20 feet wide, and was driven by a twelve-horsepower engine. Shot on location in Devon and Surrey, England. 9 x 7 inches. Near Fine. Criterion Collection 939. McPadden, Heavy Metal Movies. Rosenbaum 1000.
Published by The Archers / London Films, London, 1949
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Three vintage reference photographs from the 1949 British film, showing director Michael Powell during filming on location. All three with studio stamps on the verso. Based on the 1943 novel by Nigel Balchin, about a British research scientist and bomb disposal expert who must work to understand and combat a new type of German explosive device while struggling with his own trauma and alcoholism. The film marked the return of Powell and his longtime co-director Emeric Pressburger to producer Alexander Korda, following their tenure at the Rank Organisation. Set and shot on location in London. 10 x 7.75 inches. Near Fine. Criterion Collection 441. Grant UK. Selby UK. Selby UK Masterwork. Spicer UK.
Published by The Rank Organization, London, 1948
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Collection of 16 vintage reference photographs from the 1948 British film. Printed mimeo snipes adhered to the versos. Included with the photographs is a single leaf program from the original British release of the film. Loosely based on the 1845 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, following an up-and-coming prima ballerina whose personal life is strained by her ballet master's obsessive demand that she devote herself entirely to her career. Michael Powell's tenth collaboration with his longtime partner Emeric Pressburger, a critical success and worthy successor to their 1947 Technicolor classic "Black Narcissus." Nominated for five Academy Awards, winning two. Photographs 8 x 10 inches. Generally Near Fine, one with faint foxing on the margins. Program 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, with faint soil and dampstaining at the margins. Criterion Collection 44. Ebert III. Rosenbaum 1000. Schrader 41.