Description: The Rack (Original screenplay for the 1956 film) Author: Arnold Laven (director); Stewart Stern (screenwriter); Paul Newman, Wendell Corey, Walter Pidgeon (starring) Title: The Rack (Original screenplay for the 1956 film) Publication: Culver City, CA: MGM, 1955 Description: Composite script for the 1956 film. With occasional copied handwritten annotations throughout, but made from a master, with machine hole punches and no hole shadows, and rainbow revisions throughout.A Korean War veteran returns home, only to be swiftly court-martialed for collaboration with the Chinese while in captivity as a prisoner of war. One of Paul Newman's first starring film appearances, and an early exploration of the horrors of psychological torture and brainwashing-a predecessor to films such as "Time Limit" (1957), "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962), and "Telefon" (1977).Goldenrod titled wrappers, noted as VAULT COPY / COMPOSITE SCRIPT / COMPLETE on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped copy No. 173 and production No. 5630, dated 10-25-55, with credits for director Arnold Laven and screenwriter Stewart Stern. 214 leaves, with last page of text numbered 108. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with pink and white revision pages throughout, dated variously between 10-24-55 and 12-15-55. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, with tidemarks to the upper edge of the rear wrapper, bound with two gold brads. Seller ID: 146135 Subject: 1950s Cinema, Film Scripts, Films Based on Plays, Korean War, US Army, War 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: 375 USD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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