Christopher Hampton Screenwriter (4 results)

Second Draft script for the 1973 film. Laid in with the script is a four-page rehearsal and shooting schedule. Based on the 1879 play by Henrik Ibsen, about a woman named Nora who leads a fairly peaceful existence with her authoritarian husband Torvald, but is forced to reconsider her marriage when a blackmailer threatens to reveal secrets from her past. Not to be confused with the 1973 film directed by Joseph Losey and starring Jane Fonda. Blue untitled wrappers with a die-cut title window in the British style. Title page present, dated 9 October 1972, noted as Second Draft, with credits for screenwriter Christopher Hampton and playwright Henrik Ibsen. 114 leaves, with last page of text numbered 112. Mimeograph duplication on eye-rest green stock, rectos only. Pages Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with two silver brads.

1p, 4to. In good condition, lightly aged and creased. Ten lines in a close, controlled hand. Addressed to 'Dear Mr. Whitworth' and signed 'Christopher Hampton'. He writes to confirm that he will be free on the date he suggested he 'might be able to come down to meet you'. He also gives an alternative date. 'At the moment I'm working on a new translation of "Uncle Vanya", which was to be finished by the end of November. So I'm hoping the meeting will be as informal as possible, as I shan't have very much time to prepare anything in advance.' He explains that he would prefer 'a question session in which I might talk about the work I'm doing here at the Royal Court'. He asks Whitworth to let him know 'what sort of form these meetings usually take'.

English playwright, screenwriter and director, born 1946. 4 pages, folio bifoliate. On yellow paper. Stain at head of first page and somewhat creased, but in good condition overall. The contract is printed for Anthony Blond Limited by Frank Rook Ltd. The relevant passages are filled in in manuscript, including a description of the work to be published as a 'selection of poetry written by the author for inclusion in a volume provisionally entitled Blondbooks Poetry 2'. There does not appear to be any record of this book in the British Library catalogue nor is playwright Christopher Hampton known for original poetry.

Two vintage color reference photographs from the 1988 film, one showing director Stephen Frears talking with actors John Malkovich and Michelle Pfeiffer, the other showing Frears talking with Pfeiffer while a camera crew sets up the shot to the left. Annotations in manuscript ink on the versos. Based on the 1985 play by Christopher Hampton, in turn based on the 1782 French novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, about a widow seeking revenge on her ex-lover by shaming his young fiancée. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning three, including Best Adapted Screenplay. 10 x 8 inches. Fine.