Description: The Thin Man (Original screenplay for the 1934 film) Author: Myrna Loy, William Powell (starring); W.S. Van Dyke (director); Dashiell Hammett (novel); Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich (screenwriters) Title: The Thin Man (Original screenplay for the 1934 film) Publication: Culver City, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], 1934 Description: Draft script for the 1934 film. Based on the 1934 novel by Dashiell Hammett, a classic of pre-Code cinema. Followed by five sequels. Carbon typescript on onionskin stock, one of only a few copies issued for pre-production review, dated March 19, 1934. Principal shooting began three weeks later, on April 9, 1934. Rare, this being the only example we have ever seen.Blue titled Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer wrappers, stamped COMPLETE and dated March 19, 1934 on the front wrapper, with credits for novelist Dashiell Hammett, and screenwriters Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich. Title page integral with the front wrapper, as issued. 168 leaves, with last page of text numbered 131. Carbon typescript on onionskin stock, rectos only, with undated goldenrod revision pages throughout. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good, with light dampstaining and a small portion of loss on the bottom left corner of the rear wrapper, bound with two gold brads.National Film Registry. Ebert II. Penzler 101. Seller ID: 161205 Subject: 1930s Cinema, Film Scripts, Films with Literary Sources, Mystery and Crime, National Film Registry, Pre-Code Film Royal Books Baltimore, MD Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. Terms of Sale All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All items are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage if not as described. Shipping & International Customers Shipping within the US is free by USPS Media Mail. Please ask us about faster options and international shipping rates BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to many foreign countries upon request. If you are outside the US, and would like a quote for shipping prior to making payment, please go ahead and place your order, but do NOT pay for it. We will send a quote immediately for cheapest shipping (typically First Class). If you would like something other than cheapest shipping, let us know by way of an inquiry.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 15000 USD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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