Gray Charleson (25 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo, frontis picture of Rudy Vallee in band. Illustrated with scenes from the radio picture starting Rudy Vallee. 256 pgs., pages clean, Inscribed as a X-mas present to owner in 1930. Bound in orange cloth, black lettering, some light staining, some cloth creasing on spine, slight spine edge wear, otherwise a good copy. No d.j.…

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 256pp, illustrated with 4 full-page photographs of scenes from the Radio Picture starring Rudy Vallee, orange cloth with black lettering at cover and spine, very bright and clean overall, with shelf wear at bottom extremities, and toning starting at pastedowns and endpapers from the dust jacket flaps; small copyright-notice attached at front fly as issued, small ink name stamped at front fly, dust jacket has shallow chipping at the ends of the folds, a few short closed tears repaired very neatly on verso with archival tape, and some water spots at spine panel, jacket now housed in protective Brodart.…

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Vagabond Lover. Book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. No dust jacket. Erase marks on front end page. Near Fine condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Ill. from movie with Rudy Vallee who appears on front of d/w, VG/G+, a few chips, 1st edn thus.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition Thus; 1st Printing. B&W Photographs; A novelization by Charleson Gray based on a story by James A. Creelman. This is the true first edition of the novelization of the movie, illustrated with three black and white stills and the frontispiece showing scenes from the movie starring Rudy Vallee. This book is in Very Good+ condition and is lacking the dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. There is a slight rearward slant to the spine of the book and some light edge wear, rubbing and beginning fraying to the spine ends and corners. The text pages are mostly clean and bright, though there are several pages with small edge chips and some beginning foxing. "A Failure! Rudy Bronson saw looking down at the puncture pattern on the tips of his shoes, his mouth twisted in a grim, unhappy line. He was a slim, apparently sensitive boy, with a crest of waving blond hair and eyes in which the spirit of the dreamer wass fused with that of the romantic." "The Vagabond Lover is a 1929 American Pre-Code black-and-white, comedy-drama musical film about a small-town boy who finds fame and romance when he joins a dance band. The film was directed by Marshall Neilan, and is based on the novel of the same name, written by James Ashmore Creelman, who also wrote the screenplay. It was Rudy Vallee's first feature film, and also starred Sally Blane, Marie Dressler, and Charles Sellon. The film premièred in New York City on November 26, 1929, and was released wide on December 1. A DVD version was released on March 29, 2005. The Vagabond Lover is an early example of a vehicle created for a popular music star, in a style echoed by later films such as Jailhouse Rock with Elvis Presley and A Hard Day's Night with The Beatles." (from Wikipedia).…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: good. Hardcover in orange cloth lettered in black. Fine in original color illustrated dust jacket, worn about the edges and shallow chips to the tips. Novelization from from Creelman's scenario for the Radio Picture starring Rudy Vallee. The second Burt edition, illustrated only with frontispiece photo portrait of Vallee. 256 pp. A pre-code Hollywood movle about a small town college boy who learns the saxophone, joins a band, goes to New York City, and finds success and romance. "Vagabond Lover" was Vallee's first feature film.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good (-). No Jacket. 256 pp.; HB. Photoplay edition. Pages: clean, bright, tight, photo frontis; a.e. tanned/lt foxed, bookseller stamp front ep. Cover: orange, black titles front/spine; moderate shelfwear, extremities a bit worn, soil. "Illustrated with scenes from the radio picture starring Rudy Vallee.".…

Condition: Very Good. NO DJ, very tight and clear. Strong straight spine. Cover good+. Pages slightly tanned.

8vo. 256 pp. Photo frntsp., 3 plates. Orange cloth, blk lettrng (mnr shlfwr), w/ d.j. cover art promotional movie poster of Rudy Vallee (mnr chppng hd & ft of spine, couple mnr clsd tears, mnr creasng), VG/VG- copy, w/ label on ffep indicating all songs owned & Copyrighted by Harms, Inc., and booksellers label on rear pstdn for Winch & Marshall, 80 So. First St., San Jose, California. First Photoplay edition of Rudy Vallee's first movie about a Jazz Sax player during the height of the Jazz age. The RKO picture starred Sally Blane, Marie Dressler, Charles Sellon, Norman Peck, Danny O'Shea, and Eddie Nugent as well.…

Hardcover. near fine orange binding, in a very good + dust jacket , long closed tear along front fold, then across the spine, corner rubbing, tiny chips, radio picture with rudy vallee4 stills hardcover.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

First Photoplay Edition and True First Printing of this novelization from the Radio Picture starring Rudy Vallee. Illustrated with scenes from the motion picture. Nice Rudy Vallee illustration at front dustjacket panel. Near Fine in Very Good plus dustjacket, very shallow chipping at top spine end.

First British Photoplay Edition and True First Printing of this novelization from the Radio Picture starring Rudy Vallee. This printing not Illustrated with scenes from the motion picture, but with plug for the film at jacket panels. Nice Rudy Vallee illustration at front dustjacket panel. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, dime sized chip at top front and top rear panel.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The vagabond lover" by James A. Creelman and Charleson Gray offers a compelling journey into the heart of a timeless romance. This captivating literary work skillfully portrays a love story defined by wanderlust and the free spirit of a true vagabond. Originally known as a novelization or a significant film adaptation, this narrative possesses a vivid, cinematic quality that draws readers deep into its emotional core. Authored by Creelman and Gray, the story unfolds with a rich tapestry of human experience, exploring themes of connection, destiny, and the magnetic pull of an unconventional love. It invites contemplation on the complexities of attachment when one partner embraces a life of constant movement. This print edition meticulously preserves the essence of a narrative that has resonated through the years, presenting a romance that speaks to the enduring human desire for both freedom and belonging. It is a quintessential literary romance, offering depth and passion for all who appreciate stories that explore the transformative power of love and the adventures of the human spirit.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "The vagabond lover" by James A. Creelman and Charleson Gray offers a compelling journey into the heart of a timeless romance. This captivating literary work skillfully portrays a love story defined by wanderlust and the free spirit of a true vagabond. Originally known as a novelization or a significant film adaptation, this narrative possesses a vivid, cinematic quality that draws readers deep into its emotional core. Authored by Creelman and Gray, the story unfolds with a rich tapestry of human experience, exploring themes of connection, destiny, and the magnetic pull of an unconventional love. It invites contemplation on the complexities of attachment when one partner embraces a life of constant movement. This print edition meticulously preserves the essence of a narrative that has resonated through the years, presenting a romance that speaks to the enduring human desire for both freedom and belonging. It is a quintessential literary romance, offering depth and passion for all who appreciate stories that explore the transformative power of love and the adventures of the human spirit.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …