robert stevenson director (23 Ergebnisse)

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1965 film. Based on the 1963 novel "Undercover Cat" by Mildred Gordon and Gordon Gordon. A family's cat comes home one day wearing a wristwatch. When the mother suspects foul play, she tries to report the presumably stolen watch. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1950 film. Snipe folded around the image. Bobby Driscoll plays Jim Hawkins, a young cabin-boy in competition with the infamous pirate Long John Silver for a trove of treasure. Shot on location in England. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine with manuscript pencil annotations to the verso.

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1968 film. Based on the 1965 novel by Ben Stahl. The coach of a track team finds himself in charge of the ghost of long-dead pirate Blackbeard. They utilize their strange relationship to both of their advantages, assisting a down-and-out pirate-themed inn from being razed by casino developers. One of the first films produced after Walt Disney's death, and another of Disney's "gimmick comedy" formula films, in which elements of the supernatural intrude into everyday life. Set in a fictional seaside New England town, filmed on location at a High School in Burbank, CA. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Weldon 1996.

Three vintage studio still photographs from the 1954 film. An updated sequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's often filmed 1883 novel "Treasure Island," featuring Tab Hunter as Clive Stone, an archeological student researching pirate lore who contacts Jamesina Hawkens (Dawn Addams), a descendant of Jim Hawkins of Stevenson's novel (treated as historical rather than fiction), to return to the fabled Treasure Island to find the treasure left behind 200 years earlier. Shot on location in California. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine with 3 small pinholes in margins to 2 of the photographs, some light creasing.

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1949 film, seen here under the alternate title "I Married a Communist." One of the most arresting noirs of the late 1940s, predicting Samuel Fuller's "Pickup on South Street" (1953), in which communist intrigue and noir non-ethics are woven together to achieve maximum paranoia. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, lightly toned at the edges. Grant US. Selby Canon. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.

Four items, consisting of two vintage studio still photographs and two vintage reference photographs, all from the 1951 film. Based on the 1877 story "The Sire de Malétroit's Door" by Robert Louis Stevenson. A wealthy gentleman seeks revenge on his brother for marrying his childhood sweetheart, who subsequently died giving birth to their child. 10 x 8 inches. Generally Very Good plus, one photograph with a small tear at the left edge. One photograph Poor with a tide mark at the bottom edge. Weldon 1983.

Vintage studio still photograph from, "My Dog, the Thief," the 1969 two-part episode of the 1954-1997 television series. With mimeo snipe on the verso advertising the episodes' airing on Sunday April 27 and Sunday May 4. When an air-traffic reporter's ratings fall, he starts featuring his pet St. Bernard. His ratings begin to climb again but his dog gets into trouble, including stealing some valuable jewels. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

Two vintage studio still photographs and three vintage reference photographs from the 1951 film. One studio still photograph with a blind provenance stamp on the bottom left of the verso with a date stamped over top. Two reference photographs with printed mimeo snipes affixed to the verso. Based on the 1877 story "The Sire de Malétroit's Door" by Robert Louis Stevenson. A wealthy gentleman seeks revenge on his brother for marrying his childhood sweetheart, who subsequently died giving birth to their child. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Weldon 1983.

Archive of 36 press photographs taken on the set of the 1959 film, mounted to four printed card stock proof sheets from "Telerama" magazine, with each sheet containing manuscript ink annotations with the name of the production, credits for Renoir and photographer R. Saguet, and with three dated January 26, 1959 and one dated April 4, 1959. Accompanying the photographs are 35 negatives for photographs in the archive, and 1 negative for a photograph that was not struck and mounted. All the photographs featuring cast and crew working on the set, and 16 feature images of Renoir on the set. Also included are two vintage borderless press photographs depicting scenes for the film. Each with the stamp of "Telerama" on the verso, along with manuscript annotations identifying the film and for layout. Renoir's loose adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," premiering at the Venice Film Festival, followed by airing on French television and an international theatrical release. Proof photographs and negatives roughly 2 x 2 inches. Fine. Proof sheets 11.5 x 9.5 inches. Card stock. About Near Fine, with some wear at the corners. Press photographs 7.25 x 5 inches. Light diagonal creasing to the upper corner of one photograph, else Near Fine.

Vintage reference photograph from the 1941 film, showing actor Spencer Tracy. Annotations in manuscript pencil on the verso. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic 1886 novella, and a remake of the 1931 film starring Fredric March. Nominated for three Academy Awards. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

Vintage British program ("Souvenir Brochure") for the 1971 film, with color and black and white film still photographs throughout. Based on the 1943 novel "The Magic Bedknob; or, How to Become a Witch in Ten Easy Lessons" and the 1947 novel "Bonfires and Broomsticks" by Mary Norton. A standout Disney film of its day, combining live action and animation to tell the story of an apprentice witch, three children, and a conman who seek to use magic in the defense of Britain during World War II. Winner of an Academy Award, nominated for 4 others. 8.25 x 11 inches, side-stapled with illustrated card wrappers. Very Good plus. Wrappers with light rubbing and lightly soiled.

Second Draft script for the 1984 television movie, originally aired on CBS on January 31, 1984. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's 1889 novel, about two Scottish noble brothers who are torn apart by the Jacobite rising of 1745. Actor John Gielgud was nominated for an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special. Blue untitled wrappers. Title page present, dated September 7, 1982, noted as SECOND DRAFT and production No. 181005, with credit for screenwriter William Bast. 165 leaves, with last page of text numbered 164. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper about Near Fine, bound internally with a silver prong.

Early Draft script for the 1965 British comedy film. Based on the 1889 novel by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne. In 1818, the parents of 20 boys establish a tontine, a fund to go to the last surviving boy. It is now 1882 and only 2 elderly brothers are left, Joseph (Ralph Richardson), protected by his nephews (Peter Cook and Dudley Moore) determined to keep him alive, and Masterman (John Mills) in ill health and poverty, protected by his perpetually confused grandson (Michael Caine). Shot on location in Surrey, England. Yellow untitled wrappers with die-cut title window in the British style. Title page present, dated May 21, 1965, with credits for screenwriters Larry Gelbart and Burt Shevelove. 127 leaves, with last page of text numbered 125. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with two flat metal brads.

Final draft script for the 1982 film, with annotations in manuscript ink striking dialogue on three pages. A cocaine fueled spoof of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella, "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde," that could have only been made in the early 1980s. With tag lines like, "They told Dr. Jekyll to take his amazing scientific discovery and shove it up his nose. So he did." and "The comedy that examines modern living through chemistry," one has a good idea what to expect. The film allows Mark Blankfield, of the sketch comedy television show "Fridays," free range for a completely over-the-top performance as the shy, timid Dr. Jekyll and the mustachioed, gold-toothed, hairy chested party-animal Mr. Hyde, and, aptly, closes with a shot of Robert Louis Stevenson spinning in his grave. Tan titled Paramount wrappers, noted as FINAL DRAFT on the front wrapper, dated March 31, 1981. Title page present, dated March 31, 1981, noted as FINAL DRAFT, with credits for screenwriters Jerry Belson, Michael Leeson, Monica Johnson and Harvey Miller, with a "DUPLICATED BY PARAMOUNT PRINT SHOP" stamp on lower right corner. 112 leaves, with last page of text numbered 104. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near FIne, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Carlson and Connolly, Destroy All Movies. Olive Films #1263.

Draft script for the 1976 Disney comedy film "No Deposit, No Return" seen here under the working title "Double Trouble." Copy belonging to actor Hank Jones, who played the role of Policeman #2, with his name on the front wrapper in black ink. A heist film Inspired by two O. Henry short stories, "The Ransom of Red Chief" and "A Retrieved Reformation." Set in Los Angeles. Pink titled wrappers, noted as production No. 0144, dated May 14, 1975, with credits for story writer Joe McEveety and screenplay writers Arthur Alsberg and Don Nelson. Title page integral with the first page of text, as issued, dated 6/24/75. 152 leaves, with last page of text numbered 134. Mechanical duplication, with blue, green, pink, and goldenrod revision pages throughout, dated variously between 6/2/75 and 7/15/75. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three gold brads.

Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1940 film. With a provenance stamp on the verso and blind stamp at the bottom right corner relating to its censure in Denmark. Based on the 1857 novel by Thomas Hughes. A man takes a new job as a headmaster at Rugby School, where the students are notoriously difficult. Set in England. 8 x 10 inches. Good, with pin holes at the corners and one photograph with a small chip missing from the bottom left corner.

Collection of 6 original black-and-white single weight press photographs from a dog show at Harcourt portrait studios in France, presumed upon the 1959 French release of the 1957 US film, "Old Yeller," the French title being "Le Fidele Vagabond." Housed in the original brown paper envelope with with annotations on the front in manuscript pencil and ink, noting photographer M. Dole. Three photographs with Gravaert watermark, and five with brief manuscript pencil, on the versos. Among the photographs are two fascinating images behind the scenes of an animal pageant: in one, a mildly bemused audience spotted with various styles of contemporary women's hat fashion, in the other a representative from the youth organization holding a sign reading "Nous cherchons un Maître" (We are looking for a Master). A few pageant officials also seen, a presenter in horn-rimmed glasses, and two dog handlers, one resembling noted Hollywood trainer Rudd Weatherwax, who trained the original Old Yeller with his brother, Frank. Hanging portraits are also seen, all having Harcourt Studios imprint. 7 x 9.5 inches. Near Fine, slight curling.

Vintage British quad poster for the 1962 American film. Based on Jules Verne's 1868 novel "Captain Grant's Children," about a search for a missing, shipwrecked captain. The third of six Disney films to star child actress Hayley Mills. 40 x 30 inches, folded. About Fine.

Vintage reference photograph of actor Fredric March and director Rouben Mamoulian with a camera crew on the set of the 1931 pre-Code horror film. Annotations in manuscript ink and pencil on the verso, and a National Film Archive stamp. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. Based on the classic 1886 novella, and considered by many to be the definitive adaptation. Nominated for three Academy Awards, winning one for Best Actor for Fredric March. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, lightly age toned.

Collection of nine vintage negatives from the 1931 pre-Code horror film. Based on the classic 1886 novella, and considered by many to be the definitive adaptation. Nominated for three Academy Awards, winning one for Best Actor for Fredric March. 6 x 4 inches. Fine. Housed in a paper envelope with annotations in manuscript pencil and ink.

Vintage reference photograph from the 1920 film, showing director Maurice Tourneur on the set. Annotations in manuscript pencil and ink on the verso. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. Based on the classic 1883 novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. The fifth and (at that time) most lavish adaptation of Stevenson's novel, following earlier adaptations in 1908, 1911, 1913, and 1818. Currently considered lost. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, lightly age toned and moderately edgeworn, with paper tape reinforcements on the verso.

Collection of ten vintage borderless color reference photographs from the 1981 film, including six in black-and-white and four in color. Black-and-white photographs with mimeo snipes on the verso. Loosely based on the classic 1866 novella. In nineteenth-century London, a party guest turns up dead at a respectable couple's engagement gathering, leading the remaining guests into a whirlpool of sex and debauchery in pursuit of the culprit. 9.5 x 7 inches. About Fine.

Vintage reference photograph from the 1931 film, showing director Rouben Mamoulian on the set. Provenance stamp and annotations in manuscript pencil on the verso. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic 1886 novella, and considered by many to be the definitive adaptation. A pre-Code film, the adaptation is often remembered for its strong sexual content, heavily edited after the film's 1936 re-release. Nominated for three Academy Awards, winning one for Best Actor for Fredric March. 8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine, with only light edgewear at the top and bottom edges to note.