Description: The Big Fisherman (Original screenplay for the 1959 film) Author: Lloyd C. Douglas (novel); Frank Borzage (director); Howard Estabrook, Rowland V. Lee (screenwriters); Howard Keel, Susan Kohner, John Saxon, Martha Hyer (starring) Title: The Big Fisherman (Original screenplay for the 1959 film) Publication: Burbank, CA: Centurion / Buena Vista, 1959 Description: Pre-Production script for the 1959 film, dated August 7, 1958. Copy beloning to art director Walter M. Simonds, who would go uncredited on the final film, with his name in manuscript pencil on the front wrapper and a single manuscript notation inside. Based on the 1948 biblical novel of the same name by Lloyd C. Douglas, a sequel to The Robe. First picture to be filmed using Panavision 70mm, allowing for superior depth of focus and definition of the lavish and well researched production. 300,000 feet of film was shot and then reduced to 16,000 for the final version. Nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Art Direction-Set Decoration (Color). Set in Arabia of the New Testament, shot on location in San Fernando Valley. Green titled wrapper noted as pre-production script, dated August 7, 1958. Title page present, dated August 7, 1958, noted as pre-production script, with credits for novel based on by Lloyd C. Douglas, screenwriters Howard Estabrook and Rowland V. Lee. 228 leaves, with last page of text numbered "P-16." Mimeograph duplication, with revision pages throughout, dated variously between 7/28/58 and 9/16/58. Pages Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with three gold brads. Seller ID: 142695 Subject: 1950s Cinema, Academy Awards, Film Scripts, Films with Literary Sources 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.
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Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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