Published by N.p., N.p., 1972
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Final Draft script for the 1973 film. From the collection of practical effects designer and miniatures specialist Greg Jein. A violent neo-noir comedy about a private eye who is sent to investigate a diamond dealer's missing jewels, presumed to have been stolen by a US Army colonel. Set and shot on location in New York. Blue wrappers with the title and an old dealer annotation in manuscript ink and pencil, respectively, on the front wrapper. Title page present, dated March 2, 1972, noted as FINAL DRAFT and production No. 8229, with credit for uncredited screenwriter Sam Pessin. 103 leaves, with last page of text numbered 102. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrappers Very Good plus, bound with three gold brads. Grant US. Spicer US Neo-Noir.