Nigel kneale screenwriter (5 resultados)

Draft script for the 1989 German film, for which Nigel Kneale was an uncredited screenwriter. Title and credits in manuscript ink on the front wrapper, with the label of American producer Wilbur Stark at the bottom right corner. Stark is best known as executive producer for "The Thing" (1982) and "Vampire Circus" (1972). At the stage of development represented by this script, Nigel Kneale was the screenwriter, though Stark eventually produced the film for Common Film in Germany, using German screenwriters to write a new adaptation. A virtually unknown adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's 1965 novel "A Suspension of Mercy," published in the US under the title "The Story-Teller," about an American novelist who is suspected of murdering his wife during a trial separation. Noted Manx screenwriter Nigel Kneale is today best remembered for his work in television, particularly for the successful science fiction "Quatermass" series, as well as the well-regarded folk horror BBC television film "The Stone Tape." He was twice nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best British Screenplay, and also penned several collections of short stories, one of which won the Somerset Maugham Award in 1950. Blue-gray wrappers with annotations in manuscript ink crediting screenwriter Nigel Kneale, novelist Patricia Highsmith, and producer Wilbur Stark. Title page integral with the front wrapper. 152 leaves, with last page of text numbered 152. Xerographic duplication on slick thermal paper stock, made from a UK master copy and then likely transmitted by wire from the UK to the US. Rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good, moderately faded, with a few splashes and light wear on the front wrapper, bound with two gold brads.…

Draft script for the 1967 film. Working script belonging to an unknown cast or crew member, with annotations in manuscript pencil and ink throughout, largely noting deletions. A gathering of ancient human remains and a mysterious metallic object are discovered buried beneath the site of a planned extension to the London Underground. Renowned scientist Bernard Quatermass is called in to investigate. Based on the successful 1950s British science fiction serial "The Quatermass Experiment," and a follow-up to the films "The Quatermass Xperiment" (1955) and "Quatermass 2" (1957). Blue untitled wrappers with a die-cut title window in the British style on the front wrapper. Title page present, dated 25th January, 1967, with credit for screenwriter Nigel Kneale. 154 leaves, with last page of text numbered 131. Roneograph duplication on eye-rest green stock, rectos only, with undated pink and green revision pages (mimeograph) laid in throughout. Pages Good, moderately worn, with foxing on some revision fore-edges, wrapper Very Good plus, bound internally with two silver brads.…

Six vintage studio still photographs from the 1960 film. Based on the 1957 play, written at the behest of actor Laurence Olivier, who reprised his role as Archie Rice, an embittered, third-rate music hall performer facing the dissipation of his industry and personal life. Set and shot on location in London and Morecambe. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine, with some faint wear on the top edges, and five with old price stickers on the verso.…

Vintage studio still photograph of Laurence Olivier and Brenda de Banzie from the 1960 British film. Annotations in manuscript pencil on the verso. Based on the 1957 play, written at the behest of actor Laurence Olivier, who reprised his role as Archie Rice, an embittered, third-rate music hall performer facing the dissipation of his industry and personal life. Olivier was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. Shot on location in Morecambe, Lancashire, and West Yorkshire, England. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus with layout annotations to top corners in manuscript wax pencil.…

Six vintage reference photographs from the 1959 film. Mimeo snipes affixed to the versos of each still. Based on John Osborne's 1956 play of the same name. A superb set of uncommon images. Ripe with both class and sexual tension, Tony Richardson's 1959 film portrays a marriage on the brink of collapse in claustrophobic quarters. In the vein of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," class resentment simmers beneath the surface of a relationship between a man and a woman. Shot on location in England. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus overall. Occasional dampstaining to the margins and versos. Ink notation to the verso of one image.…