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Vintage studio still photograph from the 1959 film. When an infamous assassin shows up in Lordsburg, Arizona, the townspeople are frantic. John Grant (Audie Murphy), the killer, is notorious for his ability to coerce his victims into drawing their weapons first, hence allowing Grant to murder them legally in the name of self defense. The population begins to turn in on itself, everyone desperate to discover Grant's next mark. Considered by many to be actor Audie Murphy's best role. Set in Lordsburg, Arizona, shot on location in California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.

Eight vintage still photographs from the 1972 film. Based loosely on the writings and illustrations of James Thurber, which were in turn based on Thurber's own life. Adhesive residue to the verso of all photographs, with mimeograph snipe tipped on to the verso of two photos. Item also includes a three-page cast and crew list on Cinema Center Films letterhead. Jack Lemmon plays a jaded, nearsighted cartoonist who falls for a single mother of three (Barbara Harris) against his own bachelor tendencies. The film utilizes a combination of both live action and animated scenes in order to portray Thurber's life as he himself had done. Set in Manhattan. 8 x 10 inches. All photos Near Fine or better.

First Edition. Oblong 12mo. Staple-bound thick paper wrappers; [8pp]; illus. A few spots of soil to front cover, else Near Fine. Special program for the inaugural screening (a few weeks before the World Premiere) of Jack Arnold's "With These Hands," a feature documentary-drama on the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and the origins of the ILGWU. The cast included such Broadway stalwarts as Arlene Francis and Sam Levene, and the film was nominated for the 1950 "Best Documentary" Oscar.

Continuity and Dialogue for the 1957 film. One of the seedier (and we mean that in a complimentary way) late noirs, with a tawdry quality that transcended its big studio trappings, "The Tattered Dress" spins a dark tale about a corrupt sheriff in a small Nevada town (Carson) whose principal concerns are the maintenance and upkeep of all illegal activity. Lawyer Chandler and wife Crain stumble into Carson's territory, and conflict ensues. Set in California, shot on location in Palm Springs, California. White titled self-wrappers, noted as Continuity and Dialogue on the front wrapper, production No. 1840, dated January 18, 1957, with credits for director Jack Arnold. Approximately 120 leaves, with last page of text numbered 12. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads along the top edge. Selby US. Spicer US. Grant US. Silver and Ward Classic Noir.

Continuity and Dialogue script for the 1957 film. A wealthy, cruel rancher owns the majority of a small western town's assets. Some of his employees brutally murder a young Mexican migrant laborer, stirring major controversy when the newly elected sheriff goes to great lengths to bring them to justice. Set in the fictional town of Spurline, shot on location in Thousand Oaks, California. White titled self-wrappers, noted as Continuity and Dialogue on the front wrapper, production No. 1845, dated November 12, 1957, with credits for director Jack Arnold. Approximately 95 leaves, with last page of text numbered 10. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine with some toning at the top edge, bound with two gold brads along the top edge. Pitts 2550. Selby US. Spicer US. Spicer UK. Grant US.

Collection of nine vintage studio still photographs from the 1974 film. Based on Jeff Jacks' 1971 novel "Murder on the Wild Side." A former police officer turned private eye investigates a silent film star's death, which is linked to a mysterious religious cult moonlighting as a drug ring. Set and shot on location throughout California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Grant US. Spicer US Neo-Noir. Howard, Blaxploitation Cinema, p. 64, 95.

Vintage publicity photograph from the 1955 film, showing actress Mara Corday. An undercover investigator is sent to the small town of Tomahawk, where he is tasked with gathering evidence regarding several killings and stagecoach robberies. From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, with a small dampstain on the verso. Pitts 2511.

Eight vintage studio still photographs from the 1956 film. Based upon the 1956 novel "Back Trail" by Lewis B. Patten, gunman Alec Longmire (Calhoun) nearly loses his life in gunfight and decides to walk the straight and narrow by becoming deputy to honest sheriff Jade Murphy (Dean Jagger), currently dealing with disputes between small farmers and the local cattle baron. Longmire also finds he has feelings for the sheriff's daughter Caroline (Martha Hyer). 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine, one with small pinholes in corners and near center pin holes with some scratching. Pitts 3337.

Three vintage hand-tinted studio still photographs from the 1956 film, featuring Rory Calhoun, Dean Jagger, Martha Hyer and Lita Baron. Based upon the 1956 novel "Back Trail" by Lewis B. Patten, gunman Alec Longmire (Calhoun) nearly loses his life in gunfight and decides to walk the straight and narrow by becoming deputy to honest sheriff Jade Murphy (Dean Jagger), currently dealing with disputes between small farmers and the local cattle baron. Longmire also finds he has feelings for the sheriff's daughter Caroline (Martha Hyer). 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, some minor creasing predominately in the margins, one with a small closed tear on right margin, one with closed tear and bruise along top right. Pitts 3337.

Vintage reference photograph from the 1955 film, showing a humanoid monster in the Arizona desert. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A tarantula escapes from a remote desert laboratory, growing in size as it travels, wreaking havoc on the townspeople. Featuring an early, uncredited appearance by actor Clint Eastwood. Set in the fictional town of Desert Rock, Arizona, shot on location in Apple Valley and Lucerne Valley, California. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

Vintage photograph of makeup artist Maurice Seiderman and Orson Welles on the set of the 1957 film. Mimeo snipe, manuscript annotations in pencil, and rubber stamp on the verso. Virgil Renchler (Orson Welles) owns the majority of a small western town's assets. Some of his employees kill a young migrant laborer stirring major controversy when the newly elected sheriff goes to great lengths to bring them to justice. Shot on location in Conejo Velley, California. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Grant US. Selby UK. Spicer US. Spicer UK.

Collection of 6 vintage full-color British lobby cards from the 1975 British-Canadian film. Based on Tom Ardies' 1974 novel, "Kosygin Is Coming." Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer Shaver (Segal) is ensnared in a KGB assassination plot to kill a visiting Soviet Premier. 11 x 14 inches. Light corner bumps, else Near Fine. Scarce.

Vintage publicity photograph of composer Henry Mancini from the 1961 film. With layout annotations in ink and pencil on the verso, along with Mancini's stamp. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. A bestselling paperback author who has recently moved into a small development in the California suburbs becomes the de facto relationship expert for the housewives in the community, to the displeasure of their husbands. In addition to the theme for "Bachelor in Paradise," prolific composer, conductor, and pianist Mancini wrote the themes and soundtracks for hundreds of films throughout the late twentieth century, most notably including themes for The Pink Panther film series, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961), and "Victor/Victoria" (1982). He was nominated for 18 Academy Awards throughout his career, winning four. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

Two vintage publicity photographs from the 1957 film, one showing actor Jeff Chandler, the other showing actress Colleen Miller. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the versos. Based on the 1956 novel "One Man's Secret" by Stratford Davis. A wealthy, cruel rancher owns the majority of a small western town's assets. Some of his employees brutally murder a young Mexican ranch hand, stirring major controversy when the newly elected sheriff goes to great lengths to bring them to justice. From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. Shot on location in Conejo Valley, California. 8 x 10 inches. One Near Fine, the other Very Good plus. Pitts 2550. Selby US. Spicer US. Spicer UK. Grant US.

Original pressbook for the 1969 film, based on the 1959 novella by Philip Roth. Arnold Schulman received an Academy Award nomination for his screenplay. Ali McGraw's film debut. 12.25 x 15 inches. 14 pages, saddle stapled, with a fold out to the rear wrapper. Very Good. Horizontal fold as issued, with a chip to the lower rear corner and light soil and rubbing overall.

Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1957 film, one showing actor Grant Williams standing alongside a gigantic ball of twine, the other showing Williams being menaced by a spider. A landmark science fiction film, adapted by Richard Matheson from his own 1956 novel, about a man who begins shrinking after being exposed to a strange mist. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry.

Vintage linen-backed publicity photograph from the 1957 film, showing actor Grant Williams being menaced by a gigantic hand holding a pair of tweezers. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A landmark science fiction film, adapted by Richard Matheson from his own 1956 novel, about a man who begins shrinking after being exposed to a strange mist. From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. 8 x 10 inches. About Fine. National Film Registry.

Two vintage publicity photographs from the 1953 film noir, including one keybook photograph. One photograph showing actress Kathleen Hughes being menaced by a large and looming Edward G. Robinson, the other showing Robinson alone. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso of one photograph. Based on Max Ehrlich's 1952 novel "Spin the Glass Web." A claustrophobic tale of a happily married television writer who becomes entangled in an affair with a femme fatale at his workplace. The second Universal-International film directed by Jack Arnold in 3-D (the first being the 1953 science fiction classic "It Came from Outer Space), and likely the first film noir shot in 3-D. From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Grant US. Selby US Master List. Spicer US.

Two vintage publicity photographs from the 1957 film noir, one showing actor Jeff Chandler, the other showing actress Jeanne Crain. One with provenance stamps and annotations in manuscript ink and pencil on the verso. A dark tale about Nick Hoak, a corrupt sheriff in a small Nevada town whose principal concerns are the maintenance and upkeep of all illegal activity. A lawyer and his lascivious wife stumble into Hoak's territory, and conflict ensues. One of the seedier late noirs, with a tawdry quality that transcended its big studio trappings. From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. Set in Desert View, Nevada, shot on location in California. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus to Near Fine. Grant US. Selby US. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US.

Two vintage publicity photographs and one vintage reference photograph from the 1953 film, including one studio still showing actress Kathleen Hughes, one borderless photograph showing actress Barbara Rush, and one borderless photograph showing actor Richard Carlson in front of a vast spaceship. Two with mimeo snipes on the verso. An amateur astronomer and school teacher witness an unidentified flying object crash land in the Arizona desert. Upon further inspection, it turns out to be an alien spaceship. The first 3-D film released by Universal-International, originally based on a story treatment by Ray Bradbury. From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s. Two 7 x 9.5 inches, one 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.

Vintage reference photograph from the 1957 film, showing actress Elaine Stewart reclining on a pool float, while director Jack Arnold and a camera crew capture the shot from the poolside. With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A dark tale about Nick Hoak, a corrupt sheriff in a small Nevada town whose principal concerns are the maintenance and upkeep of all illegal activity. A lawyer and his lascivious wife stumble into Hoak's territory, and conflict ensues. One of the seedier late noirs, with a tawdry quality that transcended its big studio trappings. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Grant US. Selby US. Spicer US. Silver and Ward Classic Noir.

Vintage still photograph from the set of the 1955 film "Revenge of the Creature." Featuring a comical image of the film being shot in the water at Marineland, Florida while a dolphin show takes place in the background. Half of the gathered crowd watches the dolphin show, while the other half has turned to watch the Gill-man attack a diver, bathing suit-clad cameramen milling about to the side. The captive Gill-man (Ricou Browning) falls in love with the girlfriend (Lori Nelson) of animal psychologist Clete Ferguson (John Agar). When it inevitably escapes and (unsurprisingly) takes Nelson hostage, the police are forced to shoot it. The first 3-D sequel to a 3-D film, its far more successful predecessor "The Creature from the Black Lagoon," and the only 3-D film released in 1955. Clint Eastwood makes a hilarious, uncredited appearance as an incompetent lab technician who insists a lab rat has been eaten by a cat test subject, only to find the rat in his lab coat pocket. Set in Florida, and shot there on location. 8 x 10 inches. Just about Fine. Weaver and Brunas, Universal Horrors. Mystery Science Theater 801.

Three vintage studio still photographs from the 1953 film, two showing scenes from a beauty pageant, and one showing actress Joyce Holden performing a burlesque show for her sorority sisters. Two with a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A pair of siblings from a slum neighborhood in New York dream of escaping to a better life, but become involved in criminal activities out of desperation and poverty. Set in New York. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Grant US.

Four striking vintage photographs from the 1957 US film. The stills demonstrate the practical effects and extraordinary sets constructed in order to make the picture-at a time when the special effects needed to visualize the world of a man reduced to being only a few inches were essentially nonexistent. A landmark science fiction film, adapted by Richard Matheson from his own 1956 novel, about a man who begins shrinking after being exposed to a strange mist. 8 x 10 inches. Fine condition, with scene descriptions tipped on to the verso of eight of the nine stills. National Film Registry.