Published by Praeger, 2008
ISBN 10: 0275993604 ISBN 13: 9780275993603
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
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Published by M-G-M, 1971
Seller: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: VG+. A VG+ folded one sheet from the films "The Boy Friend". Size: 27" x 41". Poster.
Published by M-G-M, 1971
Seller: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: VG+. A VG+ folded one sheet from the films "The Boy Friend". Size: 27" x 41". Poster.
Published by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] / EMI, Beverly Hills, CA, 1971
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vintage studio still photograph from the 1971 musical film, showing actresses Georgina Hale, Sally Bryant, Antonia Ellis, and Caryl Little. Based on the 1953 West End musical by Sandy Wilson, about a mousy stage manager forced to take the lead in a low-budget musical revue after the lead actress breaks her leg. While Wilson's original is a straightforward pastiche of 1920s musicals, director Ken Russell's adaptation is a full-blown parody of 1930s musical films, particularly Busby Berkeley, with heavy metatextual elements, as the more lavish numbers take place in the imagination of a Hollywood producer watching the show. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.
Published by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM] / EMI, Beverly Hills, CA, 1971
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Two vintage studio issued color still photographs from the 1971 musical film, one showing actors Twiggy and Christopher Gable dancing on a giant record player, the other showing cast members whimsically attired for the elf sequence, sitting on large mushrooms. Based on the 1953 West End musical by Sandy Wilson, about a mousy stage manager forced to take the lead in a low-budget musical revue after the lead actress breaks her leg. While Wilson's original is a straightforward pastiche of 1920s musicals, director Ken Russell's adaptation is a full-blown parody of 1930s musical films, particularly Busby Berkeley, with heavy metatextual elements, as the more lavish numbers take place in the imagination of a Hollywood producer watching the show. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus overall.
Published by Praeger, 2016
ISBN 10: 1440831289 ISBN 13: 9781440831287
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Published by Praeger,, Westport:, 2009
ISBN 10: 0275993604 ISBN 13: 9780275993603
Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Part of the Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection series. First printing. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Published by London, 1966. *, 1966
Seller: Travis & Emery Music Bookshop ABA, London, United Kingdom
4to 24 pages. Red wrappers, creased from being folded. Cast includes Christopher Gable, Monica Mason, Stanley holden and Annette Page. Conducted by John Lanchbery and Sergiu Comissiona.
Published by Russflix / MGM, London, 1971
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Original full-color film program for the 1971 film "The Boy Friend." Though not noted in any way, this copy belonged to screenwriter, director, and film ephemera collector Leonard Schrader. Hal Erickson: "The Boy Friend" began life as Sandy Wilson's small-scale pastiche of British musical comedies of the 1920s. When the play was brought to America in 1954, its star was the teenage Julie Andrews. Because the musical required a minimum of sets, props, and costumes, it became a favorite of amateur theater groups throughout the world. But director Ken Russell, notorious for his onscreen excesses, abandoned the film's simplicity, fashioning a humongous parody of the Busby Berkeley film musicals of the 1930s, staged on a scale that made Berkeley seem stylistically modest. Fashion model Twiggy plays Polly Browne, an aspiring musical comedy star, working as stage manager of a production. She is transformed into a star when she replaces leading lady Rita Monroe (Glenda Jackson, unbilled), who twists her ankle seconds before the curtain goes up. Christopher Gable, who plays Polly's on-stage leading man, also choreographed the lavish musical numbers. 8.5 x 11 inches. Near Fine.
Published by Russflix / MGM, London, 1971
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vintage photograph on the set of the 1971 musical, with director Ken Russell staring intently at stars Twiggy and Christopher Gable. With manuscript annotations on the verso. Based on the 1953 West End musical by Sandy Wilson, about a mousy stage manager forced to take the lead in a touring musical after the lead actress breaks her leg. While Wilson's original is a straight forward pastiche of 1920s musicals, Russell's adaptation is a full blown parody of 1930s musical films, particularly Busby Berkeley, with heavy metatextual elements, as the more lavish numbers take place in the imagination of a Hollywood producer watching the simple touring stage show. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.
Published by Russflix / MGM, London, 1971
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vintage reference photograph from the set of the 1971 musical film, showing hairdresser Barbara Ritchie adjusting actress Twiggy's head sash, while director Ken Russell looks out onto the set. With the stamp of Theater Page A.M. on the verso. Based on the 1953 West End musical by Sandy Wilson, about a mousy stage manager forced to take the lead in a low-budget musical revue after the lead actress breaks her leg. While Wilson's original is a straightforward pastiche of 1920s musicals, Russell's adaptation is a full-blown parody of 1930s musical films, particularly Busby Berkeley, with heavy metatextual elements, as the more lavish numbers take place in the imagination of a Hollywood producer watching the show. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, lightly worn on the corners, with faint toning to the bottom and right edges.
Published by MGM / EMI, N.p., 1971
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Vintage program for the 1971 film. Based on the 1953 West End musical by Sandy Wilson, about a mousy stage manager forced to take the lead in a low-budget musical revue after the lead actress breaks her leg. While Wilson's original is a straightforward pastiche of 1920s musicals, director Ken Russell's adaptation is a full-blown parody of 1930s musical films, particularly Busby Berkeley, with heavy metatextual elements, as the more lavish numbers take place in the imagination of a Hollywood producer watching the show. 8.25 x 10.25 inches. Bi-fold. Very Good plus, with light soiling, foxing, and creasing.