William bendix (19 Ergebnisse)

Two vintage full-color still photographs from the 1954 UK release of the 1954 US film. Written for the screen by Horace McCoy and W. R. Burnett, with the help of Charles Bennett (a Hitchcock favorite), about a mob killing and a witness, young Louise Graham, who flees to Montana too afraid to testify. Two men become very interested in Louise and both vie for her attention, but she is unaware that one is a mob hitman, and the other a cop sent to protect her. A story set and shot on location in Glacier Park, Montana. 8 x 10 inches. Numerical annotations on the verso, else Near Fine.…

dvd. Zustand: Wie neu. Seiten; DVD LZ-DN7X-U6FO Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.

Vintage publicity photograph of actor William Bendix from the 1946 film. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on Rufus King's novel "Double Murder," originally serialized in "Red Book" in 1929. A butler posing as a wealthy man falls in love with a beautiful woman, promising to help her bail out her sister from overwhelming gambling debts. 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 New York City. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.…

Kleines s/w-Porträtfoto (Gebrauchsspuren, Knickspur, Ecken kleine Löcher), in Tinte eigenhändig signiert.

Shooting Final Draft script for the 1945 film, here under the working title "Two-Faced Quilligan." Production No. 911 and copy No. 6 rubber stamped on the front wrapper, with SHOOTING FINAL printed at the top right corner of same. Single annotation in the script, in manuscript pencil, noting three names, on the verso of last leaf. Patrick Michael Quilligan (William Bendix), captain of a barge named Mary (named after his mother), meets and falls for two women (Joan Blondell and Mary Treen) who remind him of his beloved deceased mother, inadvertently marrying both. Set in Brooklyn and Utica, New York. Brown titled wrappers, noted as SHOOTING FINAL on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped copy No. 6 and production No. 911, dated DECEMBER 21, 1944. Distribution page present, with receipt intact. Title page present, dated December 21, 1944, noted as Shooting Final, with credits for screenwriter Arthur Kober. 127 leaves, with last page of text numbered 125. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with blue revision pages throughout, dated variously between 1/2/45 and 2/28/45. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus with large chip on right edge of front wrapper, bound internally with two gold brads.…

Shooting Final Draft script for the 1946 film. Specially bound copy belonging to William Bendix, with his name in gilt on front board, and title in gilt on spine. Bound in before the title page is a handwritten note (not in Bendix's hand) reading, "Bendix Played 'Danny' / Blaine " Bonnie." Laid in is a small typescript note titled, "Tentative Schedule for Week beginning 11/22," providing a brief shooting schedule. William Bendix was an American stage, film, radio, and television actor who is best remembered as one of television's archetypal patriarchs, the blundering Chester A. Riley in "The Life of Riley," first on the 1944-1951 ABC and NBC radio serial, then in the 1949 film, directed by Irving Brecher, then finally in the 1953-1958 NBC television series. Bendix was nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 for his supporting role in the WWII drama "Wake Island," directed by John Farrow. A vivacious speakeasy entertainer befriends an aspiring composer whom she mistakenly believes to be wealthy, drawing him into-what else?-the financing of a musical production. Set in Greenwich Village, New York City. Maroon three quarter leather binding over brown leather boards with title in gilt on spine and William Bendix in gilt on lower right of front board with endpapers crediting BooKraft Hollywood. Title page present, dated October 19, 1943, noted as Shooting Final, with credits for screenwriters Earl Baldwin and Walter Bullock. 115 leaves, with last page of text numbered 119. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with blue revision pages throughout, dated 10/30/43. Pages Near Fine, leather binding Near Fine. Byrge and Miller, The Screwball Comedy Films.…

Draft script for the 1958 film. Based on the 1953 novel by Martin Dibner. A pacifist naval officer experiences conflict with his shipmates over his refusal to fire upon an unidentified plane, and volunteers for a dangerous mission in an attempt to prove his bravery. Red titled wrappers. Title page present, with credits for screenwriters John Twist and Martin Rackin. 126 leaves, with last page of text numbered 125. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound internally with two gold brads.…

Final Shooting script for the 1949 film. Copy belonging to uncredited editor Walter Thompson, with his name in manuscript pencil on the front wrapper and his manuscript pencil annotations throughout. The daughter of a factory worker causes an uproar in her family when she announces her engagement to her father's boss' son. Notable for having been written by (but not starring) Groucho Marx. Set in California. Red titled wrappers, noted as FINAL SHOOTING SCRIPT on the front wrapper, dated August 24, 1948. Title page present, undated, with credits for director-screenwriter Irving Brecher. 140 leaves, with last page of text numbered 137. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with pink and blue revision pages throughout, dated variously between 9/3/48 and 10/7/48. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with two gold brads.…

Draft script for the 1942 film, in maroon leather presentation binding belonging to William Bendix, with his name in gilt on front board, and title in gilt on spine. Copy lacking last part of Sequence "C" and Sequence "D," possibly due to reports that multiple endings had been considered and filmed, due to the uncertain course of the war. William Bendix was an American stage, film, radio, and television actor who is best remembered as one of television's archetypal patriarchs, the blundering Chester A. Riley in "The Life of Riley," first on the 1944-1951 ABC and NBC radio serial, then in the 1949 film, directed by Irving Brecher, then finally in the 1953-1958 NBC television series. Bendix was nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 for his supporting role in the WWII drama "Wake Island," directed by John Farrow. Preceding the script is a note asserting the "extremely confidential information supplied by the US Marine Corps" in the script, emphasizing that it is not to be taken out of the studio unless absolutely necessary, nor is it to be read by or discussed with any unauthorized persons. The script, written just a few months after the fall of Wake Island to Japanese forces, was based on (then confidential) official Marine records, and was sent to the Marines for approval prior to filming. The first major Hollywood film on the US entry into WWII. Nominated for four Academy Awards, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor for Bendix. Shot on location in Salt Lake City, Utah, and in Coachella Valley, San Diego, and Salton Sea, California. Maroon three quarter leather binding over brown leather boards with title in gilt on spine and William Bendix in gilt on lower right of front board with endpapers crediting BooKraft Hollywood. Title page integral with first page, dated 3-24-42, with credits for screenwriter Frank Butler. 104 leaves, with last page of text numbered A-6. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with blue revision pages throughout, dated 4-9-42 and 4-15-42. Pages Near Fine, leather binding Near Fine. …

Shooting Final Draft script for the 1946 film, in maroon leather owner's binding belonging to actor William Bendix, with his name in gilt on front board, and title in gilt on spine. William Bendix was an American stage, film, radio, and television actor who is best remembered as one of television's archetypal patriarchs, the blundering Chester A. Riley in "The Life of Riley," first on the 1944-1951 ABC and NBC radio serial, then in the 1949 film, directed by Irving Brecher, then finally in the 1953-1958 NBC television series. Bendix was nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 for his supporting role in the WWII drama "Wake Island," directed by John Farrow. Based on the 1945 story, serialized in "Good Housekeeping" magazine, by Leo Rosten, about a private detective, just released from prison after being framed by his ex-partner, and now finding himself framed for murder, with only the help of his quick-witted secretary to clear his name. Set in and shot on location in New York City. Maroon three quarter leather binding over brown leather boards with title in gilt on spine and William Bendix in gilt on lower right of front board with endpapers crediting BooKraft Hollywood. Title page present, dated October 31, 1945, noted as Shooting Final, with credits for screenwriter Jay Dratler. 135 leaves, with last page of text numbered 134. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, leather binding Near Fine. Grant US. Selby Canon US. Selby Masterwork US. Silver and Ward US. Spicer US.…

Draft script for the 1942 film, with annotations in manuscript pencil on three pages regarding action and character. Final 25 pages bound separately, likely due to reports that multiple endings had been considered and filmed, due to the uncertain course of the war. Laid in following script are four blue revision pages. Housed in a black spring binder with two "Property of Paramount Pictures Inc." stamps on labels on verso of front board. Second page of script is a "Note" asserting the "extremely confidential information supplied by the US Marine Corps" in the script, emphasizing that it is not to be taken out of the studio unless absolutely necessary, nor is it to be read by or discussed with any unauthorized persons. The script, written just a few months after the fall of Wake Island to Japanese forces, was based on official Marine records, then confidential, and was sent to the Marines for approval prior to filming. Based on the World War II Battle of Wake Island, which began hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and ended on December 23, 1941. The first major Hollywood film on the US entry into WWII. US Marines, stationed on Wake Island, are suddenly attacked by overwhelming Japanese troops, and courageously stave off the enemy for as long as they can. Nominated for four Academy Awards, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor for William Bendix. Shot on location in Salt Lake City, Utah and Coachella Valley, San Diego, and Salton Sea, California. Untitled black wrappers. Title page present, dated March 24, 1942, with credits for screenwriter Frank Butler. 124 leaves, with last page of text numbered D-45. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with blue revision pages throughout, dated 4-9-42, and laid in blue revision pages dated 4-25-42. Pages Near Fine, (unattached) wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads, except final 25 pages, bound with staple to upper left. Spring binder, Very Good plus.…

Shooting Final Draft script for the 1946 film, containing an earlier alternate ending, and a revised "New Ending," bound in following the primary narrative. The additional material consists of a pink "New Ending" announcement page dated February 12, 1946, ten blue revision pages that include one carbon typescript page on onionskin stock. Notations in manuscript pencil throughout the set of revision pages. Based on the 1945 story, serialized in "Good Housekeeping" magazine, by Leo Rosten, about a private detective, just released from prison after being framed by his ex-partner, and now finding himself framed for murder, with only the help of his quick-witted secretary to clear his name. Set in and shot on location in New York City. Beige titled wrappers, noted as SHOOTING FINAL on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped copy No. 72, dated Oct. 31, 1945. Distribution page present, with receipt removed. Title page present, dated October 31, 1945, noted as Shooting Final, with credits for screenwriter Jay Dratler. 151 leaves, with last page of text numbered 10. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with blue and pink revision pages throughout, dated variously between 11/29/45 and February 12, 1946. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus with some edgewear and small closed tears, bound internally with two gold brads. Grant US. Selby Canon US. Selby Masterwork US. Silver and Ward US. Spicer US.…

Zustand: Very Good. First thus edition with these colour illustrations in publisher's original red paper over board slip cases with cream paper labels to the sides. 4to. 12½'' x 8¼''. 15 volumes in cloth, each fine with 12 in original glassine dust wrappers, housed in the five slip cases. Each volume illustrated by renown artists, namely Arthur Szyk, Hans Bendix, Fritz Kredel, Edy Legrand, William Moyers, Sylvain Sauvage, Edward Shenton, Malcolm Cameron and the following who have each SIGNED their contributions: Rafaello Busoni, Edward Ardizzone, Fritz Eichenberg, Everett Gee Jackson, Robert Lawson, Ervine Metz. Additionally Jean Hersholt has SIGNED 9 of them. Each volume published in quantities of either 2,000 or 2,500 copies. All volumes numbered either 138 or 214 or 248 or 1339 (but not a married set in the sense that they all went to the same original subscriber between 1949 and 1952). Fine condition books in Very Good and Fine condition glassine dust wrappers, probably never opened or read. 15 heavy volumes weighing 10 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-1979).…

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1951 film noir, showing Cathy O'Donnell, Craig Hill, and William Bendix. From the collection of artist and author Duncan Hannah. Duncan Hannah was a key figure in the burgeoning New York underground arts scene, befriending Andy Warhol and his superstars, Lou Reed, Allen Ginsberg, Patti Smith, Salvador Dali, and many others. A graduate of the Parsons School of Design, his paintings were exhibited in the influential 1980 Times Square Show alongside work by Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and several of his paintings are held in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Based on the 1949 play by Sidney Kingsley, set over a single night in a New York police station. Nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actress for Eleanor Parker. 8 x 10 inches. Lightly toned on the margins, else about Near Fine. Penzler 101. Selby Canon US. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…

Vintage mini-banner poster for the 1949 film. Troubled young adolescent Johnny Holiday is sent to a reform school in Indiana, where he must choose between his criminally minded friends and the caring tutelage of Sgt. Walker, played by William Bendix. Set in and shot on location in Indiana. 4.75 x 28 inches. Very Good plus, with light creasing at the extremities.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1947 film noir, showing actors Edmond O'Brien and Maria Palmer. Printed mimeo snipes affixed to the verso. A man hired to be a secret bodyguard for a wealthy industrialist kills a man to protect his employer-but begins to suspect that the murder was a set-up. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, lightly creased and worn at the bottom corners. Grant US. Selby US Canon. Spicer US.…

Vintage reference photograph from the set of the 1944 film, showing actress Tallulah Bankhead sitting and reading a newspaper that makes reference to World War II. A group of survivors are stranded on a lifeboat following a Nazi attack on their merchant ship. Tensions are high as the group negotiates food rations and tries to plot a course to land or rescue. The first film in Alfred Hitchcock's "limited setting" series, followed by "Rope" (1948), "Dial M for Murder" (1954), and "Rear Window" (1954). Shot on location in Florida and California. 5 x 4.25 inches. Near Fine. Eureka Masters of Cinema 30.…

Seven vintage studio still photographs from the 1951 film noir. Based on the 1949 play of the same name by Sidney Kingsley. Follows a group of detectives and their cases including one pursuing a doctor he believes is performing illegal abortions, learning his wife's secret in the process. Nominated for four Academy Awards and for the Palme d'Or. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Grant US. Penzler 101. Selby US. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US.…

Unbound. Zustand: Fine. Measuring 14" x 22". Very light toning, else fine. A poster for a production of *The Caine Mutiny Courtmartial* appearing at the Howard Auditorium in Ruston, Louisiana on the campus of Louisiana Tech. The play was adapted by Herman Wouk from his book and focused on the latter portion of the novel set in the courtroom. It was first produced in California in 1953, followed by a brief touring show, before being brought to Broadway under the direction of Charles Laughton. The play was expanded into the classic film drama starring Humphrey Bogart the very next year. This production starring William Bendix and Robert Lowery in a national touring company version of the original Wouk adaptation produced in 1955 in wake of the success of the film. *OCLC* locates no copies of this broadsides or any other material from this production. Rare.…