The Wolf Man: The Original Shooting Script (Universal Filmscript Series) (inscribed by editor Philip Riley)

Philip J. Riley

ISBN 10: 1882127218 / ISBN 13: 9781882127214

Published by Magicimage Filmbooks, Absecon, NJ, 1993

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Oversized in color illustrated softcovers. Inscribed and with sentiment by editor and complier Philip Riley on the title page. Bright, clean and generally fine with just a touch of curling to the outer corners of the covers. 136 pp. plus 7 page illustrated reproduction of the original pressbook, 7 page appendix of reproductons of movie house posters and lobby cards, continuity script for the trailer. Foreword by Evelyn Ankers, one of the films co-stars. The 12th in this very scarce series of Universal Classic Horror Filmscripts. The full original shooting script for the 1941 horror classic "The wolfman" starring Lon Chaney, Jr. in the title role and also featuring Claude Rains, Ralph Bellamy, Bela Lugosi, Warren Williams, Patric Knowles, and Evelyn Anker. In addition to the script, this volume contains of treasure trove of other material related to the film such as an illustrated essays on the music in the movie, "The Making of The Wolf Man", an introduction to his screenplay by Curt Siodmak, character make-up, the cast, "behind the scenes", etc.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Wolf Man: The Original Shooting Script (Universal Filmscript Series) (inscribed by editor Philip Riley)
• Publisher: Magicimage Filmbooks, Absecon, NJ
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1882127218
• ISBN 13: 9781882127214
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

"Even a man who is pure of heart, as says his prayers at night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the moon is full and bright" Werewolf legend or Hollywood creation? Find the answers in this, the most thorough examination of the making of the Universal classic "The Wolfman." Forward by star Evelyn Ankers; Introduction by Screenwriter Curt Siodmak; Commentary by Lon Chaney, Jr.

From the Back Cover

The Wolf Man The Original 1941 Shooting Script
Caution: Parental discretion advised!

"The History of Werewolves" chaptercontains text of graphic true life horror.

Edited by Philip Riley
Forward by Evelyn Ankers
Introduction by Curt Siodmak
Commentary by Lon Chaney, Jr.
A Tribute to Jack Pierce by Douglas Norwine
The Music of the Wolf Man by Joseph Marcello
The History of Werewolves

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