Ben hecht screenwriter (19 Ergebnisse)

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1935 film. Miriam Hopkins plays Mary Rutledge, a widow who begins working at the roulette wheel of a pub in San Francisco. She is tirelessly pursued by the club's owner, and she in turn pursues one of the clientele, a wealthy gold miner. A love triangle ensues, with rather violent consequences. Shot on location in California. 8 x 10 inches. Good, with creasing overall, pin holes to the corners,soiling to the verso, and a small closed tear to the right margin.…

Post-production Cutting Continuity script for the 1945 film, issued for the Selznick Studio files in 1949. Light blue titled wrappers, noted as Cutting Continuity on the front wrapper, dated Rerun June 10, 1949. 49 leaves, with last page of text numbered REEL SIX-B, Page 5. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound along top with two gold brads. Selby Canon US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. …

Eight vintage black-and-white still photographs from the 1978 release of the 1976 US television film. Mimeograph snipes affixed to the versos, with distributor rubber-stamps and layout annotations. Mardi Gras is interrupted by African killer bees! Ben Johnson is cast as the local sheriff, and would reprise his tenure with the bees in the 1978 follow-up, "The Swarm." Of the many "killer bee" films, this is regarded as one of the best. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.…

Draft script for the 1957 film. In Selznick Studio wrappers, with the insignia on the front wrapper. An original production script, with a perforated distribution leaf preceding the title page. The second film version of Ernest Hemingway's 1929 novel, and also the last film produced by David O. Selznick. Frederick Henry (Hudson) is an American serving in the Italian Army during WWI, where he meets Catherine Barkley (Jones), a Red cross nurse. They have a torrid affair, which results in pregnancy. The two gradually lose contact with one another. But Henry makes it to Switzerland, where Barkley is hospitalized. The baby is stillborn, and Barkley dies shortly afterward. Set in Europe, shot on location in Italy. White titled wrappers, with credits for screenwriter Hecht, (original), director Vidor, and producer Selznick. Title page present, dated 1957, with a credit for screenwriter Hecht. 177 leaves, with last page of text numbered 173. Mimeograph on eye-rest green stock. Pages and wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Davenport, p. 122. …

Revised First Draft script for the 1988 film. From the collection of Philip Leto, hair stylist on the film. Copied punch holes on some pages but not other, from internal studio duplication prior to having been issued to Mr. Leto. Based on Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur's 1928 play "The Front Page," which also served as the basis for the classic 1940 film "His Girl Friday." Set in Chicago, shot in Ontario and Québec, Canada, and in Miami and Chicago. Self wrappers. Title page present, dated February 20, 1987, noted as Re-Reviesd First Draft, with credit for screenwriter Jonathan Reynolds. 127 leaves, with last page of text numbered 114. Xerographic duplication, rectos only, with rainbow revision pages throughout, dated variously between April 17 and 28, 1987. Pages Very Good plus, bound with two gold brads. …

Final Draft script for the 1969 film. Copy belonging to actress Merie Earle (her first film credit), and INSCRIBED on the front wrapper: "This was my first / "on location" picture / Everything was / "red carpet" I loved it / Merie Earle." Notations in manuscript red ink and pencil throughout, at Earle's speaking parts as "Grandma." Merie Earle was a solid fixture on the television series "The Waltons" (1972-1979), as "Maude Gormley." Based on Ben Hecht's 1963 book, about a young writer (Bridges) caught in political corruption in Chicago, early 1900s. A grand cinematic tale, nominated for art direction, costume design, and sound. Margot Kidder (Lois Lane of "Superman," 1978) got her Hollywood start with this film, as a prostitute who deflowers Bridges. Goldenrod titled wrappers, noted as FINAL DRAFT on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped copy No. 167, dated May 8, 1968, with credits for producer-director Jewison. Title page present, dated May 8, 1968, noted as FINAL DRAFT, with credits for screenwriter Ginnes and producer-director Jewison. 135 leaves, mimeograph duplication, with blue and white revision pages throughout, dated either 7/8/68 or 7/11/68. Pages Very Good plus, wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads.…

Vintage oversize satin finish borderless photograph of actor Marlon Brando on the set of the 1955 film. Stamp of Dell Publishing on the verso, with annotations in manuscript pencil crediting photographer Peter Basch. Based on the 1950 Broadway musical, in turn based on Damon Runyon's short stories "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown" and "Blood Pressure." A gambler wins a bet that he can get a Christian missionary to travel with him to Havana, where the pair begin to fall for each other. Nominated for four Academy Awards. Set in New York and Havana. From the archive of the PIX Agency, an American photo house that acted as an intermediary between emigre photographers (as well as those still living in Europe) and the American magazine and newspaper market between 1935-1969. 11 x 14 inches, with wide top and bottom margins, archivally matted in a 16 x 20 inch 8-ply white mat. Very Good plus, with a small splash on the bottom edge.…

Souvenir Shooting script for the 1945 film, issued by Selznick Studios to promote the film just prior to its release. Title page and credits covered over two separate pages, with a credit for Salvador Dali, who penned the surreal dream sequence in the film. Based on the 1927 novel "The House of Dr. Edwardes" by Hilary Saint George Saunders and John Palmer. Nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor for Michael Chekhov, winning one. Producer David O. Selznick wanted to make a "psychiatric" story for the screen and Alfred Hitchcock persuaded Selznick to buy the rights to the novel, which Hitchcock and his wife were adapting. Mustard yellow titled wrappers, noted as Final Shooting Script on the front wrapper, dated June 25, 1945, with a credit for screenwriter Hecht. Title page present, with primary screen credits over two pages. 131 leaves, with last page of text numbered 129. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with three gold brads. In a custom gray cloth clamshell box with a brown leather spine label and titles in gilt. Grant US. Selby Canon. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US. …

Two vintage borderless test photographs of actress Vera Zorina shot for the 1938 film. Seeking audience feedback, a film producer recruits an ordinary girl to evaluate his movies from the perspective of the everyday American. Set in Hollywood. 7.25 x 9.75 inches. Very Good plus overall.

Vintage publicity photograph from the 1939 film, showing James Stewart standing on a scale, sporting a safari costume. Mimeo snipe on the verso. One of Ben Hecht's most brilliant and underrated screenplays. A novice private eye is unjustly fingered alongside his wealthy client in a murder case. Claudette Colbert's first film for MGM. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good, lightly age toned and curled. …

Two vintage double weight studio still photographs and two vintage reference photographs from the 1938 film. Seeking audience feedback, a film producer recruits an ordinary girl to evaluate his movies from the perspective of the everyday American. Set in Hollywood. Three 10 x 8 inches, one 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, some with light edgewear, creases, and toning.…

Vintage reference photograph taken on the set of the 1955 film, showing director Joseph L. Mankiewicz handing a cup of coffee to actress Jean Simmons. Provenance label on the verso, along with manuscript ink annotations. Based on the 1950 Broadway musical, which was in turn based on Damon Runyon's short stories "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown" and "Blood Pressure." A gambler wins a bet that he can get a Christian missionary to travel with him to Havana, where the pair begin to fall for each other. Nominated for four Academy Awards. Set in New York and Havana. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.…

Vintage publicity photograph of James Stewart and Claudette Colbert from the 1939 film. Printed mimeo snipe and MGM label on the verso. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. One of Ben Hecht's most brilliant and underrated screenplays. A novice private eye is unjustly fingered alongside his wealthy client in a murder case. Colbert's first film for MGM. 9.25 x 7.25 inches. Very Good plus, lightly age toned.…

Two vintage reference photographs from the 1932 film, showing actors Paul Muni, George Raft, Karen Morley, Purnell Pratt, and others. Based on the 1930 book by Armitage Trail, which was in turn based on the true exploits of notorious Prohibition-era mob boss and bootlegger Al Capone. Along with "Public Enemy" (released only a few months prior), generally considered to be the quintessential American gangster film, one that Capone himself came to embrace and even screen in his home. Set in Chicago. Both photos 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine and Very Good plus respectively. First photo (Muni and Morley dancing) has two short closed tears at the top edge, repaired with conservator's tape on the verso. National Film Registry. Rosenbaum 1000. Godard, Histoire(s) du cinema. Scorsese, A Personal Journey Through American Movies. Penzler 101. Grant US.…

Oversize double weight photograph of screenwriter Ben Hecht standing with his boss, producer and mogul extraordinaire David O. Selznick, on a snow covered set in the Italian Alps during the 1957 filming of Selznick's "A Farewell to Arms." Based on the 1929 novel by Ernest Hemingway, directed by Charles Vidor, and starring Rock Hudson and Jennifer Jones. The second time the novel was filmed, following the 1932 version directed by Frank Borzage, and preceding a three part British television miniseries in 1966. 11 x 13.5 inches. Near Fine, with a small corner crease at the bottom right. In a custom museum-quality frame, archivally mounted, with UV glass.…

Two vintage reference photographs taken on the set of the 1955 film, one showing director Joseph L. Mankiewicz with actors Jean Simmons and Stubby Kaye and wardrobe designer Irene Sharaff, and the other showing Sharaff, Mankiewicz, and choreographer Michael Kidd. Mimeo snipes on the versos. Based on the 1950 Broadway musical, in turn based on Damon Runyon's short stories "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown" and "Blood Pressure." A gambler wins a bet that he can get a Christian missionary to travel with him to Havana, where the pair begin to fall for each other. Nominated for four Academy Awards. Set in New York and Havana. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine, one with three hole punches on the left edge.…

Vintage studio portrait photograph of actors Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell from the 1940 film. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. One of the greatest of the screwball comedies, an acidic, nonstop satire set in New York City newspaper culture of the 1930s, adapted from the classic play "The Front Page" by Ben Hecht and MacArthur. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Byrge and Miller, The Screwball Comedy Films. Criterion Collection 849.…

Four vintage candid reference photographs from the 1955 film, showing variously, actors Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, composer Frank Loesser, and director Joseph L. Mankiewicz on the set. The first photo, double weight, shows Marlon Brando, as Skye Masterson, surreally socking one of his gangster companions in the nose. The second photo shows Brando rehearsing "Luck Be a Lady," with sheet music in hand, and with the song's composer Frank Loesser at the piano. The third photo shows Sinatra and Brando in a candid moment. The fourth photo, single weight, shows director Joseph L. Mankiewicz and dancer Carey Leverette relaxing contemplatively, Mankiewicz sitting and smoking his pipe, Leverette inside a large industrial exhaust pipe. Based on the 1950 Broadway musical, which was in turn based on Damon Runyon's short stories "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown" and "Blood Pressure." A serial gambler wins a bet that he can get a Christian missionary to travel with him to Havana, where the pair begin to fall for each other. Nominated for four Academy Awards. Set in New York and Havana. All photos: 8 x 10 inches. Very Good to Near Fine overall, variously with a few pinholes and very shallow creasing.…

Three vintage contact sheets from the 1958 film, each containing twelve images. Two contact sheets with layout annotations in blue manuscript wax pencil to five images. Based on the unpublished story "Queen of the Universe" by Ben Hecht. Sci-fi comedy portraying an epic battle of the sexes. Talleah (Zsa Zsa Gabor) is from the planet Venus, assigned to destroy four Earth men at the behest of her queen, Yilana (Laurie Mitchell), who secretly yearns for interstellar peace. Sets, costumes, and special effects borrowed from "Forbidden Planet" (1956), "Flight to Mars" (1951), and "World Without End" (1956). 8 x 10 inches. Light edgewear, else Near Fine.…