busby berkeley director (10 resultados)

Revised Final script for the 1951 film. Script belonging to an unknown crew member with their manuscriptic pencil annotation on the verso of some pages. An American soldier in occupied Japan after the conclusion of World War II joins his former love in putting on performances for the troops in an attempt to win her back. Red titled wrappers, noted as Revised Final on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped copy No. 5 and production No. 314, dated April 18, 1950. Title page present, dated April 18, 1950, noted as Revised Final, with credits for screenwriters Albert E. Lewin and Burt Styler. 134 leaves, with last page of text numbered 123. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good, bound internally with three gold brads.

Revised Final script for the 1938 film. Specially bound copy belonging to screenwriter Jerry Wald, with his name in gilt on the front board. Jerry Wald is best remembered for his long and successful association with Warner Brothers as both a screenwriter and producer of a number of notable films, including "Mildred Pierce" (1945), "Humoresque" (1946), "Key Largo" (1948), and "Flamingo Road" (1949). In the 1950s he moved to Twentieth Century-Fox, and was the producer there for "An Affair to Remember" (1957), "Peyton Place" (1957), and "Sons and Lovers" (1960). A nightclub manager's secretary falls in love with a little-known bandleader her boss has booked to temporarily stand in for Rudy Vallee, but her boss objects to the romance. Bound in full red leather, with gilt titles on the spine and front board. Distribution page present, dated 3/24/38, stamped copy No. 116 and noted as REV. FINAL, with receipt intact. Title page present, with credits for screenwriters Jerry Wald and Richard Macaulay. 146 leaves, with last page of text numbered 139. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Fine, binding Near Fine.

Final script for the 1935 film, seen here under the working title "Romance in a Glass House." Specially bound copy belonging to screenwriter Jerry Wald, with his name in gilt on the front board. Jerry Wald is best remembered for his long and successful association with Warner Brothers as both a screenwriter and producer of a number of notable films, including "Mildred Pierce" (1945), "Humoresque" (1946), "Key Largo" (1948), and "Flamingo Road" (1949). In the 1950s he moved to Twentieth Century-Fox, and was the producer there for "An Affair to Remember" (1957), "Peyton Place" (1957), and "Sons and Lovers" (1960). A famed stage diva wants her untalented lover as her leading man. To prevent this from occurring, the producers select a handsome novice from the streets and declare him the new, contracted lead in their production. Bound in full red leather, with gilt titles on the spine and front board. Distribution page present, stamped copy No. 4, noted as FINAL, with receipt removed. Title page present, dated 6/25/35, with credits for screenwriters Jerry Wald, Julius J. Epstein, and Robert Hardy Andrews. 109 leaves, with last page of text numbered 105. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Fine, binding about Fine.

Final script for the 1938 film musical. Annotations in manuscript pencil on the front wrapper. The fifth and final film in Warner Brothers' series of successful and gorgeously choreographed "Gold Digger" films. Dance sequences directed by Busby Berkeley. Set in Paris, shot on location in Paris and New York. Blue titled wrappers, with Warner Brothers Stenographic Department stamp on the bottom edge of the front wrapper, noted as FINAL. Distribution page present, with receipt intact. Title page integral with the distribution page, dated 1/4/38, noted as FINAL and PART I. 141 leaves, with last page of text numbered 139. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with two gold brads.

Second Revised Final Draft script for the 1937 film musical. Specially bound copy belonging to screenwriter Jerry Wald, with his name in gilt on the bottom of the front board, with manuscript ink and pencil annotations on eight pages. Jerry Wald is best remembered for his long and successful association with Warner Brothers as both a screenwriter and producer of a number of notable films, including "Mildred Pierce" (1945), "Humoresque" (1946), "Key Largo" (1948), and "Flamingo Road" (1949). In the 1950s he moved to Twentieth Century-Fox, and was the producer there for "An Affair to Remember" (1957), "Peyton Place" (1957), and "Sons and Lovers" (1960). College students rebel when their professor doesn't allow swing music in their varsity show. They enlist the help of an alumni, a big Broadway star, not knowing his last three productions were flops. The film's Busby Berkeley finale was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Dance Direction. Bound in maroon leather, with gilt title on the front board and spine. Distribution page present, with receipt intact. Distribution page integral with the title page, dated 4/23/37, noted as 2ND REV. FINAL. 157 leaves, with last page of text numbered 154. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, binding with light rubbing to the extremities, else Near Fine.

Vintage photograph from the 1939 film musical, based on the 1937 Rogers and Hart Broadway musical play of the same name. With a printed snipe on the verso, along with the stamp of Culver Pictures photo bureau, a date stamp of "Dec 1939," and manuscript annotations regarding layout. Rooney and Garland sing "God's Country" from the finale of the musical, in a scene spoofing Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and the FDR's fireside chats. This scene was cut from the film after Roosevelt's death, and believed lost until it was rediscovered and restored in 1990s. Rooney received a Best Actor nomination for his role in the film. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good. Pinholes to the corners, with pinholes at the corners and light wear to the margins. Hirschhorn, p. 167.

Vintage publicity photograph from the 1940 film, showing actors Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland bursting through a large drum. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A high school drummer convinces the principal to put on a dance to raise money for a dance orchestra, aided by his girlfriend. The second film in MGM's "Backyard Musical" series, following "Babes in Arms" (1939), and preceding "Babes on Broadway" (1941) and "Girl Crazy" (1943). Set in Chicago. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, lightly creased and age toned.

Vintage double weight publicity photograph from the 1940 film, showing actors Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland dancing the conga on a large drum. With a mimeo snipe and an advisory council stamp dated JUL 8 1940 to the verso. A high school drummer convinces the principal to put on a dance to raise money for a dance orchestra, aided by his girlfriend. The second film in MGM's "Backyard Musical" series, following "Babes in Arms" (1939), and preceding "Babes on Broadway" (1941) and "Girl Crazy" (1943). Set in Chicago. 8 x 10 inches. Fine.

Vintage borderless double weight publicity photograph from the 1941 film, showing actors Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland dancing the hoe-down. With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. A would-be Broadway singer plans a benefit show to send orphaned children to summer camp, but secretly means to use the production to get ahead in his own career. The third film in MGM's "Backyard Musical" series, following "Babes in Arms" (1939) and Strike Up the Band" (1940), and preceding "Girl Crazy" (1943). Set in New York. 7.75 x 11 inches. Near Fine.

Pas de couverture. Condición: Bon. RARE - Curious drawing of a cuspidor and a black hand on a sheet folded in half. Obtained in person in Paris. + Photo 20x25 cm (recent print). Size : 13x21 cm. Condition : see scans please. Provenance : Eric Leguèbe (1935-2002) collection, French journalist and film critic who worked for the newspaper Le Parisien. Certificate of Authenticity and lifetime guarantee. Signé par l'auteur.