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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.

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.

Zustand: Very Good. 1819. Folio 1pp Banking in Ireland in the Nineteenth Century. . . . .

Zustand: Very Good. 1819. Folio 1pp Banking in Ireland in the Nineteenth Century. . . . .

Zustand: Very Good. 1819. Folio 1pp Banking in Ireland in the Nineteenth Century. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: Very Good. 1819. Folio 1pp Banking in Ireland in the Nineteenth Century. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: Very Good. 1819. Folio 1pp Banking in Ireland in the Nineteenth Century. . . . .

Zustand: Very Good. 1819. Folio 1pp Banking in Ireland in the Nineteenth Century. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: Very Good. 1819. Disbound. Folio 2pp Banking in Ireland in the Nineteenth Century. . . . .

Zustand: Very Good. 1809. Disbound. Folio 1pp Banking in Ireland in the Nineteenth Century. . . . .

Zustand: Very Good. 1819. Folio 1pp Banking in Ireland in the Nineteenth Century. . . . .

Zustand: Very Good. 1819. Disbound. Folio 2pp Banking in Ireland in the Nineteenth Century. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: Very Good. 1809. Disbound. Folio 1pp Banking in Ireland in the Nineteenth Century. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: Very Good. 1819. Folio 1pp Banking in Ireland in the Nineteenth Century. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: Very Good. 1803. Folio 3pp Banking in Ireland in the Nineteenth Century. . . . .

Zustand: Very Good. 1803. Folio 3pp Banking in Ireland in the Nineteenth Century. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Vintage matte-finish photograph of a theatre display for the 1948 film. Provenance stamp on the verso. Based on the 1948 play by William Wister Haines, based in turn on Haines' successful 1947 novel. During World War II, army generals struggle with the decision to bomb German factories based on the high casualty rate this will cost the American troops. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, with light wear on the corners and bottom edge.

Vintage borderless photograph of Preston Sturges and Muriel Angelus on the set of the 1940 film. Mimeo snipe and "Paramount Photo by G.E. Richardson" stamp on verso. Sturges had become a very successful Hollywood screenwriter by the late 1930s, and with his screenplay for "The Biography of a Bum," wanted so much to direct the film that he offered to do the job for free. With very few exceptions (notably Charlie Chaplin), the notion of an established studio writer directing a film was nearly unheard of in Hollywood, where writers were typically not even allowed on the set. Only the irresistible cheapness of Sturges' offer made it possible for the film to get made. Over the six year period during which the script remained unproduced, the title changed to "The Vagrant," then "Down with McGinty," then finally, just prior to production, to "The Great McGinty." It was not only a success, but won Sturges an Oscar for Best Screenplay. More importantly, he was allowed to continue as a writer-director, with a magnificent career that included one classic after another, including "Sullivan's Travels," "The Lady Eve," "Unfaithfully Yours," "The Palm Beach Story," and "Hail the Conquering Hero." 8 x 10 inches. Light edgewear and faint creasing, else Near Fine.