BOSWORTH INC. PRESENTS THE SEA WOLF BY JACK LONDON in Seven Reels
Published by Bosworth, Inc. (printed by U. S. Litho Co., Erie Division) [1913], Los Angeles, 1913
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Seller: Chanticleer Books, Fort Bragg, CA, U.S.A.Chanticleer Books
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Single sheet, 8.25 x 21.75 inches, folded to 8 pages, 8 b/w reproductions of photo stills from the movie. Text includes a synopsis of the plot and the announcement "for early production" of a list of 9 more movies based on Jack London's works, as well as "all other stories by Mr. London, past, present, and to come." Scarce original promotional pamphlet for Hobart Bosworth's silent film production of "The Sea Wolf." Produced with the authorization and collaboration of Jack London, starring Bosworth as Wolf Larsen and reportedly with London playing the role of one of the seamen aboard Wolf Larsen's ship, the Ghost. Hobart Bosworth (1867-1943) was a pioneering film actor, writer, and director, who contracted with jack London to produce movies based on his stories - beginning with The Sea Wolf in 1913 and followed by 5 more films in 1914. Though his partnership with London did not last, Bosworth had a long career in film and was known as "The Dean of Hollywood." (See Tony WIlliams "Jack London: The Movies, an Historical Survey.) Crease from folding, bit of fraying at top edge, else very good.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- BOSWORTH INC. PRESENTS THE SEA WOLF BY JACK LONDON in Seven Reels
- Author
- [London, Jack; Hobart Bosworth
- Publisher
- Bosworth, Inc. (printed by U. S. Litho Co., Erie Division) [1913], Los Angeles
- Publication year
- 1913
- Edition
- First edition
- Seller catalogs
- Jack London
Chanticleer Books
Fort Bragg, CA, U.S.A.
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We had our open bookshop in the town of Sonoma for a total of 17 years, including 9 years at our East Napa St. location, however, as of April 13, 2013 we have closed our doors. Our business is now conducted online, by appointment, and occasionally at antiquarian bookfairs at which we exhibit annually. Chanticleer Books is a sole-proprietorship owned and operated by Steve Blackmer, a full-time bookseller since 1985 and member of the Antiquarian Booksellers¿ Association of America (ABAA) from 1998 to 2026…
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