Description: The High Commissioner [Nobody Runs Forever] (Original screenplay for the 1968 film) Author: Ralph Thomas (director); Wilfred Greatorex (screenwriter); Jon Cleary (author); Rod Taylor, Christopher Plummer, Lilli Palmer, Camilla Sparv (starring) Title: The High Commissioner [Nobody Runs Forever] (Original screenplay for the 1968 film) Publication: London: The Rank Organization, 1968 Description: Draft script for the 1968 film. Laid in are two pages of corrections. With annotations in manuscript ink and pencil throughout. Copy belonging to crew member James H. Ware. Ware was a major presence in British and American cinema, best known for his work on "Beat the Devil" (1953), "Room at the Top" (1959), "Our Man in Havana" (1959), "Charade" (1963), and "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" (1965). Based on Jon Cleary's 1966 novel of the same title. The New South Wales police sergeant Scobie Malone is summoned for questioning and cooperation when the Australian High Commissioner is wanted in England for murder. Now he must uncover the truth, as well protect the High Commissioner from assassination attempts. Set in London, shot on location there, as well as New South Wales, Australia. Teal blank wrappers with die cut title window in the British style. Title page present, dated October 20, 1967, with credits for author Jon Cleary, and screenwriter Wilfred Greatorex. 136 leaves, with last page of text numbered 132. Mechanical duplication, with pink revision pages throughout, dated variously between November 15, 1967 and January 8, 1968. Pages Very Good plus, wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with two gold brads. Seller ID: 141021 Subject: 1960s Cinema, Action Film, British Cinema, 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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