james clavell screenwriter (4 Ergebnisse)

Six vintage film still photographs from the 1971 film. Paper snipe affixed to the verso of three images. Based on the 1959 novel by J.B. Pick, about the people of a small village, previously safe from the fighting during the Thirty Years' War, trying to peacefully co-exist with a band of occupying mercenaries. Often cited by Michael Caine as a favorite among his many roles. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine, manuscript graphite and ink annotations to the verso. Black manuscript notation to the recto of one image.

Collection of 12 vintage color British front-of-house cards from the 1959 film. Based on characters and concepts from the 1885 novel, "King Solomon's Mines" by H. Rider Haggard, and written for the screen by novelist James Clavell. Released as the "sequel" to the 1950 MGM film, "King Solomon's Mines." Harry Quartermain (George Montgomery) is the son of Allan Quartermain who first set out on the quest for the source of Solomon's wealth, and he is determined to succeed where his father failed. He goes to Africa with his good friend Rick Cobb (David Farrar) and as they continue on their journey, Erica Neuler (Taina Elg) joins them. She is the daughter of a missionary who has been killed by a local tribe. Harry cannot hide his antagonism toward Erica. She is German, and Harry's mother was killed at sea by Germans in World War I. 8 x 10 inches. Fine.

Vintage double weight borderless reference photograph from the set of the 1967 film, showing actor Sidney Poitier. Stamp of photographer Peter Basch on the verso. Based on the 1959 autobiographical novel by E.R. Braithwaite. An unemployed, middle class Guyanese immigrant takes a teaching job in the tough East End of London, where he must contend with the rambunctious students. 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. 7.75 x 11 inches. Very Good plus.

Eight vintage front-of-house cards for the British release of the 1958 film. Provenance stamps and annotations in manuscript ink on the versos. Based on the 1957 short story by George Langelaan, about a scientist who is transformed into a grotesque, human-fly hybrid after his experiments with a matter-transportation machine go very wrong. A breakthrough hit for actor Vincent Price as well as director Kurt Neumann, although Neumann would pass away a month after the film's release. Basis for David Cronenberg's 1986 film, and its subsequent sequel, "The Fly II," in 1989. Set and shot partly on location in Montreal. 10 x 8 inches. Lightly toned, with neat pinholes at each corner, overall Very Good or better.