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Published by N.p., N.p., 1947
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vintage reference photograph from the 1947 film noir. An amateur prizefighter's desire for fortune and fame leads him to join a corrupt boxing syndicate, led by an unethical promoter. Widely considered one of the finest boxing films ever made, with a strong screenplay by noted screenwriter Abraham Polonsky (who would later face blacklisting in Hollywood as a result of the HUAC trials). 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Grant US. Olive Films 452. Selby US. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US.
Published by United Artists, Beverly Hills, CA, 1947
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vintage linen backed keybook photograph of cinematographer James Wong Howe, actress Lilli Palmer, and members of the crew on the set of the 1947 film noir. Manuscript annotations on the verso. Considered by many to be amongst the best boxing films of all time as well as one of the great 1940s noirs. "Body and Soul" tells the story of a man who became a successful boxer to support himself and his mother after his father is killed, but who realizes that he has slowly lost his integrity somewhere along the way. Winner of an Academy Award and nominated for two others. Shot on location in New York City. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Grant US. Selby Canon US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.
Published by N.p., N.p., 1977
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
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.
Published by N.p., N.p., 1947
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vintage reference photograph from the 1947 film, showing actress Marlene Dietrich playing the zither. Stamp of photographer Whitey Schafer on the verso. Based on the 1946 novel by Jolán Földes, about a British soldier who escapes from the Gestapo during World War II by posing as a gypsy. Shot on location in Bend and Corbett, Oregon. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.
Published by Twentieth Century-Fox, Los Angeles, 1950
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Revised First Draft Continuity script for the 1951 film. Included is an index to the script breakdown, detailing various scenes and script page numbers with revisions. Copy belonging to Dane Anderson, an uncredited member of the crew, with his name on the front wrapper of the script breakdown, and annotations throughout, in manuscript pencil. File copy, rubber-stamped on the front wrapper. Based on Weidman's 1937 novel, and Vera Caspary's loose adaptation. Harriet Boyd (Hayward) is a fashion designer who partners with Teddy (Dailey), whom she loves, and Sam (Jaffe), and starts a new business dedicated to selling affordable women's dresses. A rival fashion company lead by Noble (Sanders) momentarily distracts Harriet, but at the last minute she realizes her true devotion to Teddy and Sam. Screenwriter Polonsky was blacklisted shortly after the film's release, refusing to answer questions before the House Un-American Activities Committee. White titled wrappers, rubber-stamped as REVISED FIRST DRAFT CONTINUITY on the front wrapper, copy No. 3 and production No. 2446.8, dated August 4, 1950. Distribution page present, with receipt removed. Title page present, dated August 4, 1950, noted as Revised 1st Draft Continuity, with a credit for screenwriter Polonsky. 170 leaves, with last page of text numbered 168. Mimeograph on eye-rest green stock. Pages and wrapper Near Fine, internally bound with three gold brads. Script Breakdown: self wrappers as issued. 88 leaves, dated 10/2/50, mimeograph on eye-rest green stock. Near Fine, bound with three gold brads.