Abram S Ginnes Screenwriter (2 results)

Revised Final Draft script for Season 1 Episode 8 of the short-lived 1982 television series. The series followed Cassie Holland, a scrappy former police officer turned private eye. In this episode, Cassie looks into the murder of a successful lawyer, only to discover the lawyer's widow is the mistress of her mentor. Originally aired on July 6, 1982, on NBC. Self wrappers. Title page present, dated February 2, 1982, noted as REVISED FINAL DRAFT and production No. 1814, with credit for screenwriter Abram S. Ginnes. 65 leaves, with last page of text numbered 58. Xerographic duplication, rectos only, with rainbow revision pages throughout, dated variously between 2/10/82 and 2/18/82. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.…

Final Draft script for the 1969 film. Copy belonging to actress Merie Earle (her first film credit), and INSCRIBED on the front wrapper: "This was my first / "on location" picture / Everything was / "red carpet" I loved it / Merie Earle." Notations in manuscript red ink and pencil throughout, at Earle's speaking parts as "Grandma." Merie Earle was a solid fixture on the television series "The Waltons" (1972-1979), as "Maude Gormley." Based on Ben Hecht's 1963 book, about a young writer (Bridges) caught in political corruption in Chicago, early 1900s. A grand cinematic tale, nominated for art direction, costume design, and sound. Margot Kidder (Lois Lane of "Superman," 1978) got her Hollywood start with this film, as a prostitute who deflowers Bridges. Goldenrod titled wrappers, noted as FINAL DRAFT on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped copy No. 167, dated May 8, 1968, with credits for producer-director Jewison. Title page present, dated May 8, 1968, noted as FINAL DRAFT, with credits for screenwriter Ginnes and producer-director Jewison. 135 leaves, mimeograph duplication, with blue and white revision pages throughout, dated either 7/8/68 or 7/11/68. Pages Very Good plus, wrapper Very Good plus bound with two gold brads.…