Description: A Thunder of Drums [Gideon Bew] (Original screenplay for the 1961 film) Author: Joseph M. Newman (director); James Warner Bellah (screenwriter); Charles Bronson, Richard Chamberlain, Richard Boone, George Hamilton (starring) Title: A Thunder of Drums [Gideon Bew] (Original screenplay for the 1961 film) Publication: N.p. N.p., circa 1964 Description: Early Draft script for the 1961 film, seen here under the working title "Gideon Bew," and with character names differing from the resulting film. With a page of commentary laid in, dated November 3, 1964, as well as an advertisement for the movie "A Thunder of Drums." A drama unfolding on the Great Plains in the days of the Indian Wars, about a tough but misunderstood cavalry captain who suddenly becomes acting commander when his superior dies unexpectedly. James Warner Bellah was a Western genre author, popular from the 1930s to the 1950s for his pulp fiction. His stories have been adapted for film several times, including John Ford's "Fort Apache" (1948), "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" (1949), and "Rio Grande" (1950). Bellah also worked with Willis Goldbeck on the screenplay for "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" (1962). Set in the American West. Green titled wrappers with credit for screenwriter James Warner Bellah. Title page present with credit for screenwriter Bellah. 119 leaves, mechanical duplication. Pages Fine, wrapper Near Fine, internally bound with two gold brads. Seller ID: 141524 Subject: 1960s Cinema, Film Scripts, Unproduced Films, Western 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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