Racket by Bartlett Cormack (12 results)
AMBASSADOR THEATRE PROGRAM GUIDE (PRECURSOR TO "PLAY BILL") FOR "THE RACKET"
PLAYWRIGHT: CORMACK, BARTLETT. ACTING STARS: JOHN CROMWELL & EDWARD G. ROBINSON (ROBINSON'S FIRST STARRING ROLE) & MARION COAKLEY
Published by NEW YORK THEATRE PROGRAM CORPORATION, NEW YORK, 1928
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: BRIER ROSE BOOKS, TEANECK, NJ, U.S.A.BRIER ROSE BOOKS
Contact seller5-star sellerPAMPHLET. Condition: NEAR FINE++. *FIRST EDITION*. BEGINNING "FEBRUARY 6, 1928". CONTAINS COLORFUL PERIOD ADVERTISING. THERE IS A LAID-IN FOLDED ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE A NEW PLAY "THE SILENT HOUSE. THE AMBASSADOR THEATRE WAS A SHUBERT THEATRE AT 49th STREET BETWEEN BROADWAY AND EIGHTH AVENUE IN NEW YORK CITY. Size: 12MO.
More imagesPublished by Samuel French, New York, 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Bookworks [MWABA, IOBA], Beloit, WI, U.S.A.Bookworks [MWABA, IOBA]
Contact seller5-star sellerHard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Drama of two Chicago cops going against mob corruption, a Broadway success in 1927/8 featuring Edward G. Robinson; filmed in 1928 and again in 1951. Small hardcover, as pictured; lacking the jacket. General wear, some spotting/mottling to cover, sunned spine with bumped ends…, little bit of paint on bottom edge of boards; endsheets & page edges lightly foxed, hints of foxing to other pages. Text clean; [x], 134 pages. Size: Small Octavo.
Language: English
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatheBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 152. A perfect gift…for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 152.
Published by Samuel French, New York City, 1928
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: Samuel H. Rokusek, Bookseller, Pleasant Prairie, WI, U.S.A.Samuel H. Rokusek, Bookseller
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good +. No Jacket. Inscribed on front free end page "For / ____________ ___________ / Sincerely / Bartlett Cormack". Book has minor spine end curl, 134 pages. Inscribed by Author(s).
Published by Samuel French., New York, 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: WAVERLEY BOOKS ABAA, Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.WAVERLEY BOOKS ABAA
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. First edition. INSCRIBED & dated by Bartlett Cormack in 1934 to Hollywood screenwriter Allen Rivkin on title page. Near fine in blue cloth with silver titles, lacking the dust jacket. (Trace of rubbing on spine. ) Basis for the Lewis Milestone direct…ed 1928 silent film adapted by Bartlett Cormack from his play and the 1951 John Cromwell film noir starring actor Robert Mitchum. Most uncommon signed.; 5 1/4" x 7 3/4"; 134 pages.
More imagesPublished by Samuel French, New York, 1928
- Hardcover
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Octavo. Blue cloth lettered in silver. Modest spotting on the boards, and a little toning at the spine, very good lacking the dust jacket. Inscribed by the author to Barrett H. Clark, his editor at Samuel French: "For Barrett H. Clark, my first play, but I hope not our last associa…tion. Sincerely, Bartlett Cormack." With Clark's bookplate on the front pastedown. This play was a success on Broadway and was Edward G. Robinson's first starring role, and was the basis for the silent film adapted by Cormack from his play and directed by Lewis Milestone in 1928, which was one of the first films nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1929. The film was remade in 1951 John Cromwell film noir starring actor Robert Mitchum. Clark was an exceptionally important figure in modern American drama, aside from authoring many books, he served as the longtime literary editor for the drama publisher Samuel French.
The Racket (Original photograph of Robert Mitchum and Ray Collins from the 1951 film noir)
Robert Mitchum, Ray Collins, Lizabeth Scott, Robert Ryan (starring); John Cromwell (director); Howard Hughes (producer); Bartlett Cormack (play)
Published by RKO Radio Pictures, Los Angeles, 1951
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Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.Royal Books, Inc., ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerVintage studio still photograph from the 1951 film, showing actors Robert Mitchum and Ray Collins. Provenance stamp and annotations in manuscript ink and pencil on the verso. Loosely based on the 1928 film directed by Lewis Milestone, in turn based on the 1927 play by Bartlett Cormack, about two cops who go up against a powerful… crime syndicate. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, lightly toned, with a crease at the bottom left corner. Grant US. Selby US Canon. Selby US Masterwork. Spicer US.
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Seller: NUDEL BOOKS, New York, NY, U.S.A.NUDEL BOOKS
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 8vo, blue boards, silver lettering, very slight wear, a really nice copy. INSCRIBED 4 TIMES to the actress Aileen Pringle, between 1928 and 1934, the last time as "still hopeful".and also inscribed on the first blank page."for Adelaide".basis of a film noir, and starring E…dward G.Robinson in the play.VVClst1/4. Inscribed by Author(s).
More imagesPublished by Samuel French, New York, 1928
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Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.Royal Books, Inc., ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerdj. First Edition. First Edition. INSCRIBED by the author to Fritz Lang: "For Fritz Lang / Bartlett McCormack / Beverly Hills, CA / 1935." Play that is the basis for the 1951 film noir directed by John Cromwell and starring Robert Mitchum, Lizabeth Scott, and Robert Ryan. Near Fine in a Very Good plus example of the rare dust ja…cket. Jacket spine lightly toned, with several nicks at the extremities. The Dark Page II: 1959-1965, p. 38. Signed.
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatheBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. NO changes have been made to the or…iginal text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 152 Language: English Pages: 152.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded…spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1928. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 148, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 148.
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Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTI…PLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1928] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2025 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 148, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 148.
