john guillermin (14 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Fair. Bon état. 1966. Fair.

Vintage borderless black-and-white double single reference still photograph from the 1976 film. Fifth in the "Kong" series of films, and the second to be titled simply "King Kong." Fred Wilson (Grodin), an oil magnate from Petrox Oil, is looking for new petroleum deposits on a recently discovered Pacific island. Jack Prescott (Bridges) is a paleontologist, stowing away on Wilson's ship, who warns that they are headed for "Skull Island," where prehistoric monsters still live and roam free. Also along for the ride is Dwan (Lange), shipwrecked in the ocean after the sinking of a yacht. The group lands on the island and a giant ape, Kong, becomes fascinated by Dwan. The ape kidnaps her but Prescott comes to her aid. Wilson locks Kong in the cargo hold of his ship and transports him to New York City. Once there, Kong manages to escape and wreak havoc upon the city, before being compelled to climb up the World Trade Center for sanctuary. Set in New York, shot on location in California and Hawaii. Winner of a Special Achievement Academy Award, and a Special Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. Basis for the sequel and box-office mishap, "King Kong Lives," starring Linda Hamilton. 7.75 x 10 inches. Near Fine, with brief ink annotations on the verso. Lentz, 9. 1251. Muir US.

First Draft script for the 1980 film, seen here under the working title "Patman." Laid in is an undated note in manuscript ink, addressed to "Paul" from Doc Erickson at Brut Productions, suggesting that Paul (Kohner) read the script for possible development. Brut Productions was a short-lived film production company formed by cosmetics brand Fabergé when sales of its perfume Xanadu skyrocketed following its appearance in a mock advertisement in Jack Haley Jr.'s "The Love Machine" (1971). A man working in a psych ward slowly begins to lose his mind. Set in Vancouver, shot on location in Vancouver. Cream untitled studio wrappers. Title page present, noted as First Draft, with credits for screenwriter Phillip Hersch. 133 leaves, with last page of text numbered 132. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with three gold brads.

Vintage studio still photograph of Melvyn Douglas and Patricia Gozzi from the 1965 film. Not to be confused with the 1964 anthology film "La Fleur de L'Age, ou Les Adolescentes" directed by Jean Rouch, Hiroshi Teshigahara, Michel Brault and Gian Vittorio Baldi. Agnes (Gozzi) is a young, lonely teenager living with her widower father Frederick (Douglas) and caretaker Karen (Gunnel Lindblom) on an isolated farm on the Brittany coast and take in and befriend an escaped convict, Joseph (Dean Stockwell). Set in Brittany, France, shot on location in Brittany, Cotes-d'Armor, and Paris. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

Two vintage double weight color studio still photographs and two vintage studio still photographs from the 1974 film. Two black and white photographs with provenance stamps on the verso. Based on the novels "The Tower" (1973) by Richard Martin Stern, and "The Glass Inferno" (1974) by Thomas N. Scortia and Frank M. Robinson. In 1973 both Twentieth Century-Fox and Warner Brothers had each purchased rights to similar skyscraper disaster novels, when "Master of Disaster" producer, Irwin Allen, on the heels success with his 1972 disaster film, "The Poseiden Adventure," convinced both studios to join forces in the production of a motion picture, the first in the history of the major studios. The result was one of the highest grossing films of 1975 and one of the largest ensemble casts yet assembled, including Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Faye Dunaway, Fred Astaire, Susan Blakely, Richard Chamberlain, O.J. Simpson, Robert Vaughn, and Robert Wagner, among many others. During the premiere gala for the world's tallest skyscraper, the building catches fire, the result of shoddy wiring by corrupt contractors, trapping 300 guests on the 135th floor. Winner of three Academy Awards including Best Cinematography, nominated for five others including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Fred Astair, his only Academy Award nomination. Set in San Francisco, shot on location in San Francisco and Los Angeles. 8 x 10 inches. Generally Near Fine, with two color photographs evenly toned.

Eight vintage black-and-white still photographs from the US release of the 1960 UK film noir. Based on John Brophy's 1959 novel, about London at the turn of the century, where three men are on a mission from the IRA to rob the vaults of the Bank of England. Written for the screen by Howard Clewes, author of "Green Grow the Rushes" (1949), basis for the 1951 film "The Quiet Man." 8 x 10 inches. A few stills with light creases, else Near Fine. Selby US.

Vintage one sheet poster for the 1973 film. The last of the three feature films in the original "Shaft" trilogy, preceded by "Shaft" (1971) and "Shaft's Big Score!" (1972), both directed by Gordon Parks and starring Richard Roundtree and Moses Gun. Shaft travels to Africa to help break up a slavery ring smuggling immigrants into France. Shot on location in Africa, Spain, Paris, and New York. 27 x 41 inches. Folded as issued. Very Good plus, with pinholes to the corners and a small closed tear to the upper right margin.

Collection of 26 vintage studio still photographs from the 1964 film. Based on the 1962 novel "The Siege of Battersea," wherein a strict Sergeant Major in a sleepy East African outpost is forced to defend his inexperienced soldiers in the wake of a violent, unexpected coup d'etat. Set in East Africa. 10 x 8 inches. 24 Near Fine, 2 Very Good plus, with light creasing, and one Very Good, with edgewear and pinholes to the border.

[Movie Memorabilia] A set of eight lobby cards from the film 'Sheena' directed by John Guillermin, and starring Tanya Roberts. Colour lithographic images on heavy stock measuring 28 x 36cm, with production credits to lower margin and a box to the lower right (8). A fine set. Superhero action-adventure film based on a comic-book character that first appeared in the late 1930s. The following year, Tanya Roberts would achieve worldwide fame starring opposite Roger Moore in A View To A Kill (1985). Scriptwriter Lorenzo Semple Jr. had penned the screenplay for the James Bond film Never Say Never Again (1983). Note on Format: the Lobby Card is a small poster or titled still printed on card stock, usually 8 x 10 inches (UK and Europe) or 11 x 14 inches (US) in a landscape view. Generally produced in sets of eight in colour for Britain and America, intended for display in a cinema foyer or lobby.

[Movie Memorabilia] A set of twelve French lobby cards from the film 'Sheena' directed by John Guillermin, and starring Tanya Roberts. Colour lithographic images on heavy stock measuring 11 x 8.5 inches, with production credits box to the corner (12). Superhero action-adventure film based on a comic-book character that first appeared in the late 1930s. The following year, Tanya Roberts would achieve worldwide fame starring opposite Roger Moore in A View To A Kill (1985). Scriptwriter Lorenzo Semple Jr. had penned the screenplay for the James Bond film Never Say Never Again (1983). Note on Format: the Lobby Card is a small poster or titled still printed on card stock, usually 8 x 10 inches (UK and Europe) or 11 x 14 inches (US) in a landscape view. Generally produced in sets of eight in colour for Britain and America, intended for display in a cinema foyer or lobby.

First Revision script for the 1980 film "Mr. Patman," here under the working title, "Patman," and credited to screenwriter Phillip Hersch. Patman (Coburn) is a male nurse who works the night shift at a psychiatric hospital, and his grip on reality is slowly waning. Shot on location in British Columbia. Director Guillermin's later films, after nearly forty years directing and producing, notably "Tarzan's Greatest Adventure" (1959), "Shaft in Africa" (1973), and "King Kong" (1976). Blue untitled wrappers. Title page present, dated August 1, 1979, noted as First Revision, with credits for screenwriter Hersch. 121 with last page of text numbered 119. Xerographic duplication, later generation, with photocopied punch holes. Pages Near Fine and wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.

First Draft script for the 1959 film, credited to Les Crutchfield, who would only receive a "story" credit in the final release, and featuring different secondary characters than those in the final release. Incorrect ink annotation on the front wrapper, stating "Filmed as 'Tarzan Goes to India'," a film that was released four years later in 1962, and features a different location and storyline with no relationship to this script. The script ends prematurely on page 109, and laid in are eight pages (125-132) which conclude the story, with pages 110-124 missing. Also laid in is an undated 47-page "Tarzan Outline" by Crutchfield, circa 1958, thermo-fax duplication. Based on the character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan pursues four British diamond hunters who raided a village and killed two locals while searching for explosives for a local mine. Shot on location in Kikuyu, Kenya. Yellow untitled wrappers. Title page present, dated Ocotober 29, 1958, noted as First Draft, with credits for screenwriter Les Crutchfield. 110 leaves, with last page of text numbered 109. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Very Good plus, wrapper Very Good plus, prong binding. Laid in script pages Near Fine. Laid in thermo-fax "Tarzan Outline": 47 pages, bound with four staples and a paper clip at the upper left corner, Very Good, with creasing along the right edge, and with the last two leaves separated, chipping to the top left corner.

Vintage borderless oversize color reference photograph from the 1970 film, showing actors Jim Brown and Marianna Hill. In 1860s Mexico, two men lead a band of Apaches against a fortress said to contain the treasures of Austrian emperor Maximilian. Among the first films to be rated R. Shot on location in Almería, Spain. 12 x 9.25 inches. Near Fine, lightly curled at the edges.

Vintage British quad poster for the 1974 American film. Based on Richard Martin Stern's 1973 novel "The Tower," and on the 1974 novel "The Glass Inferno" by Thomas N. Scortia and Frank M. Robinson. Both Twentieth Century-Fox and Warner Brothers had purchased rights to similar skyscraper disaster novels, when "Master of Disaster" producer Irwin Allen convinced both studios to join forces in the production of a motion picturethe first in the history of the major studios. The result was one of the highest grossing films of 1975 and one of the largest ensemble casts yet assembled. During the premiere gala for the world's tallest skyscraper, the building catches fire, the result of shoddy wiring by corrupt contractors, trapping 300 guests on the 135th floor. Winner of three Academy Awards, including Best Cinematography. Set in San Francisco, shot on location in San Francisco and Los Angeles. 40 x 30 inches, folded. Very Good plus, lightly edgeworn on the top left corner, with a pinhole on the bottom right portion of the poster.