Herman Hoffman Screenwriter (2 results)

Draft script for the UK film. Copy belonging to Lloyd Bridges (presumed), with his name in manuscript ink on the front wrapper verso. Based on a story by John Champion. Major Wilson (Bridges) is readying his troops for the journey across the English channel to invade Normandy, with memories of disastrous previous missions haunting him. Captain Franklin (Keir), a British officer, opposes the plan and has a personal vendetta against Wilson. The two are brought together when Franklin is slated to command the mine sweepers that transport Wilson's troops. Set in France, shot on location in London. Tan titled wrappers, rubber-stamped copy No. 3, dated November 29, 1966. Title page present, dated November 29, 1966, with credits for screenwriter Hoffman and story writer Champion. 122 leaves, with last page of text numbered 120. Mimeograph duplication. Pages and wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Davenport, p. 17.…

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1957 film. A supercomputer hopes to achieve world domination by hacking into a family's pet robot. The robot, originally built for "Forbidden Planet" (1956), was reused by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in an attempt to defray the substantial cost of the prop. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.…