Into the Blue [Man in the Dinghy, Rendezvous in Cannes] (Original screenplay for the 1950 film)

Herbert Wilcox (director, producer); Pamela Wilcox, Donald Taylor (screenwriters); Nicholas Phipps (story writer, dialogue); Michael Wilding (starring)

Published by British Lion Film Corporation, London

About this Item

Early Draft script for the 1950 British film "Into the Blue," seen here under the early working title "Rendezvous in Cannes." The film was released in the US under the title "Man in a Dinghy." Copy belonging to sound recordist Peter Handford, with his name in blue manuscript ink on the front wrapper. Hal Erickson: A film much enhanced by the presence of two veteran British movie favorites. Jack Hulbert and Constance Cummings (as John and Kate Ferguson), who embark upon their first vacation in years. Traveling from England to Norway by yacht, the Fergusons are joined by their taciturn skipper Bill (Edward Rigby) and romantic leads Nicholas Foster (top-billed Michael Wilding) and ship's cook Jackie (Odile Versois). A quiet story, one whose strongest suits are its stars and its location photography. Set on the Seine river and other waterways between Norway and England. Blue titled wrappers with a yellow cloth tape spine, marked copy No. 14. Title page present, with credits for screenwriters Wilcox and Taylor and dialogue and story writer Phipps. 124 leaves, mimeograph duplication. Pages Very Good plus, wrapper Good, perfect-bound.

Seller Inventory # 133025

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Into the Blue [Man in the Dinghy, Rendezvous in Cannes] (Original screenplay for the 1950 film)
• Publisher: British Lion Film Corporation, London
• Binding: Soft cover
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