michael gilbert screenwriter (7 Ergebnisse)

Vintage reference photograph from the 1928 film, showing actress Dorothy Sebastian. Based on screenwriter Michael Arlen's 1924 novel "The Green Hat," which he also adapted for theatre in 1925, about two childhood sweethearts who are banned from marriage due to class differences. Arlen's novel was considered so daring in the US that producers attempted to distance the film from the source text as much as possible in order to placate the Hays Commission, eliminating all references to drug use, sexually transmitted diseases, and homosexuality, which were key points within the original narrative. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, with light edgewear.

Vintage illustrated program for the 1979 film. Based on the 1954 novel by Ian Fleming. Lewis Gilbert's third and final directorial effort in the James Bond franchise, and the eleventh film in the series overall, hot on the trail of the wildly successful "Star Wars" (1977). Roger Moore stars in his fourth role as the British secret agent, here working to to foil a criminal enterprise involving the theft of space rockets. Nominated for an Academy Award. Set in England, the United States, Italy, Brazil, and outer space, shot on location in England, Argentina, Brazil, France, Italy, the United States, and Guatemala. Full-color six page horizontal trifold brochure on semi-gloss finish card stock, with large illustration interior with cast listing ("The Players") on top third. 12 x 6 inches. Very Good plus, with light edgewear, a small bit of discoloration on top right corner of verso of third leaf, and a 1/2 inch closed tear to one fold.

Two vintage black-and-white borderless still photographs from the 1966 UK film. Press photos, with layout annotations in the British style (millimeters) on the verso of one still, and a stamp on the verso of the other still. Based on Bill Naughton's 1966 play, set in sexy, swinging 1960s London, about a young, working class chauffeur who decides to change his womanizing behavior after a tuberculosis diagnosis and the birth of his son. Director Lewis Gilbert breaks the fourth wall in this film, with Caine directly addressing the camera in attempt to gain sympathy from the audience (a technique used again by Gilbert in "Shirley Valentine," 1989). Gilbert also addressed the then-taboo issues of pregnancy and abortion in an uncommonly candid style. Set in London, shot on location there and in Middlesex, England. 8 x 10 inches, borderless. About Near Fine.

Revised Draft script for the 1985 film. Attached on the front wrapper with a paperclip is a typed letter on Warner Brothers letterhead from director Tim Hunter to casting agent Paul Kohner, introducing the script and discussing Kohner's client Liane Curtis in consideration for the role of Charlie. A 16-year-old orphan decides to train a wild horse for equestrian championships in the hopes of winning prize money to support herself and her two younger brothers. White titled Columbia Pictures wrappers. Title page present, dated April 1, 1984, noted as REVISED, with credits for screenwriter Carol Sobieski. 122 leaves, with last page of text numbered 114. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Very Good plus, wrapper Very Good plus, with light rust spotting on the front wrapper and first few leaves from a paperclip, bound internally with three gold brads.

Early Treatment script, dated 1957, for the pilot episode of the 1959-1961 television series, here under the working title "The Ghost Squad." Based on the 1959 book by John Gosling, which detailed his experience as a member of an undercover team of Scotland Yard detectives. The first of two television series based on Gosling's memoir, followed by "The Ghost Squad" in 1961. Beige titled wrappers, noted as Treatment on the front wrapper, dated 10-4-57. Title page present, noted as FULL TREATMENT, with credits for screenwriter Michael Gilbert. 65 leaves, with last page of text numbered 64. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with a silver prong.

Vintage borderless photograph from the set of the 1966 UK film, showing a very relaxed Michael Caine, laying across the laps of his four costars (Vivien Merchant, Jane Asher, Julia Foster, and Shelley Winters) between takes. Mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on Bill Naughton's 1966 play, set in sexy, swinging 1960s London, about a young, working class chauffeur who decides to change his womanizing behavior after a tuberculosis diagnosis and the birth of his son. Director Lewis Gilbert breaks the fourth wall in this film, with Caine directly addressing the camera in attempt to gain sympathy from the audience (a technique used again by Gilbert in "Shirley Valentine," 1989). Gilbert also addressed the then-taboo issues of pregnancy and abortion in an uncommonly candid style. Shot on location in London and Middlesex, England. 7 x 9 inches. About Fine.

Vintage borderless photograph from the set of the 1966 UK film, showing actor Michael Caine in conversation with director Lewis Gilbert. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. Based on Bill Naughton's 1966 play, set in sexy, swinging 1960s London, about a young, working class chauffeur who decides to change his womanizing behavior after a tuberculosis diagnosis and the birth of his son. Director Lewis Gilbert breaks the fourth wall in this film, with Caine directly addressing the camera in attempt to gain sympathy from the audience (a technique used again by Gilbert in "Shirley Valentine," 1989). Gilbert also addressed the then-taboo issues of pregnancy and abortion in an uncommonly candid style. Set and shot on location in London. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine, lightly age toned.