Published by Cinema Center Films, N.p., 1971
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Second Draft script for the 1973 film. An early draft, dated February 22, 1971, two years before the film's release and a year before the film went into production. Novelized by screenwriter Steve Shagan in 1972, immediately prior to the film's release. Jack Lemmon stars as a garment industry executive who is faced with tough moral decisions amidst a failing business and a mid-life crisis. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Actor for Jack Lemmon, nominated for two others including Best Screenplay. Set and shot on location in Los Angeles. Green titled wrappers, noted as Second Draft on the front wrapper, production No. 8010, dated February 22, 1971, with credits for screenwriter Steve Shagan. Title page present, dated February 22, 1971, noted as Second Draft, with credits for screenwriter Steve Shagan. 156 leaves, with last page of text numbered 143. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with white revision pages throughout, dated 2/22/71 and 2/25/71. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with two gold brads.