William peter blatty screenwriter (12 Ergebnisse)

Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1969 film, showing Zero Mostel. Based on the 1961 novel by Frank O'Rourke. A genre-bending film combining a heist feature and a comedy Western, in which multiple gangs converge on the town of Friendly, Texas, in order to attempt to rob the most unrobbable bank in the west. 7.5 x 9…

Collection of 3 vintage black-and-white reference studio still photographs from the 1964 film. The second of the "Pink Panther" films, based on the 1962 book by Harry Kurnitz, which in turn was adapted from Marcel Achard's play, "L'Idiote." Probably one of five funniest films of the 1960s, and the defining installment in the wel…

Two vintage black-and-white studio still photographs from the 1973 film, one showing director William Friedkin and one showing Friedkin and screenwriter William Peter Blatty. Based on the 1971 novel by screenwriter William Peter Blatty. The first and finest film in the series, following the demonic possession of a twelve-year-ol…

Final Draft script for the 1965 film. With a "With Compliments" card from Seven Arts Productions laid in with the script, along with a set of three stapled revision pages on pink stock. In order to provide a father figure for her infant son, a recently widowed woman attempts to choose between two marital prospects-the grumpy chi…

Revised Estimating script for the 1969 film. Based on the 1961 novel by Frank O'Rourke. A genre-bending film combining a heist feature and a comedy Western in which multiple gangs converge on Friendly, Texas in order to attempt to rob the most unrobbable bank in the West. Tan titled wrappers, noted as REV. ESTIMATING SCRIPT on t…

First Draft script for the 1964 film. Based on Harry Kurnitz's 1961 American stage adaptation of Marcel Achard's 1960 French play "L'Idiote." One of the funniest films of the 1960s, and the defining installment in the well-loved Pink Panther series. While "A Shot in the Dark" was ably preceded by "The Pink Panther" in 1963, it w…

Vintage publicity photograph of actress Linda Blair in front of the National Theatre in Westwood, California, where crowds have lined up to see "The Exorcist." With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the 1971 novel by screenwriter William Peter Blatty. The first and finest film in the series, following the demo…

Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1965 film, showing actress Shirley MacLaine in a bikini, using a small spy camera. With a stamp noting No 2509 7 on the verso. Based on William Peter Blatty's 1963 novel. An unlucky CIA operative's U-2 spy plane malfunctions and crashes in the fictional Middle Eastern country of F…

Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1965 film, showing actors James Coburn and Dick Shawn crouching in a bush, with director Blake Edwards and a camera to the right, capturing the shot. During the Allied invasion of Sicily, an outfit of US soldiers are assigned to capture the small town of Valerno, but find the town…

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1973 film, showing director William Friedkin in conversation with young actress Linda Blair between takes. Based on the 1971 novel by screenwriter William Peter Blatty. The first and finest film in the series, following the demonic possession of a twelve-year-old girl and the ensuing atte…

Vintage borderless reference photograph taken on the set of the 1969 film, showing Kim Novak topless, mid-costume change, aided by two wardrobe ladies. Based on the 1961 novel. A genre-bending film combining heist, comedy, and Western genres, in which multiple gangs converge on Friendly, Texas in order to attempt to rob the most…

Vintage oversize borderless double weight black and white photograph from the 1972 film. An amazing image, showing Max von Sydow looming above-and seemingly beyond-a very possessed young Linda Blair. One of the great genre films of the 1970s that accomplished the uncommon feat of being an over-the-top sensation upon its release…