Brian G Hutton Director (4 results)

Vintage color studio still photograph from the 1972 British film, showing actresses Elizabeth Taylor and Susannah York. From the collection of artist and author Duncan Hannah. Duncan Hannah was a key figure in the burgeoning New York underground arts scene, befriending Andy Warhol and his superstars, Lou Reed, Allen Ginsberg, Patti Smith, Salvador Dali, and many others. A graduate of the Parsons School of Design, his paintings were exhibited in the influential 1980 Times Square Show alongside work by Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and several of his paintings are held in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. An upper-class couple's turbulent marriage seems to finally be at an end when the husband falls in love with a beautiful, mysterious younger widow. Set in London. 10 x 8 inches. About Fine.…

Draft script for the 1980 film. Based on a series of popular novels by Lawrence Sanders, and Frank Sinatra's last starring role. Roman Polanski was originally slated to direct, but the position was taken over by Brian G. Hutton when Polanski fled to France after being charged with statutory rape. A big-city detective on the verge of retirement is beset with profound personal problems, including a gravely ill wife, all while investigating the case of an axe murderer. One of Sinatra's most understated performances, and one of the first mainstream movies to feature a serial killer. Set in New York, shot on location there. Blue untitled wrappers. Title page present, dated August 10, 1979, with credit for screenwriter Mann Rubin. 125 leaves, with last page of text numbered 125. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with two gold brads.…

Draft script for the 1957 film. Copy belonging to actor Dick Miller, with his manuscript pencil annotations throughout. Miller was apparently considered for the role of Stanley, as many of Stanley's lines are marked with manuscript pencil and then struck through, but was ultimately cast in the role of Ben. The gangster owner of a nightclub on a carnival pier is tormented by his love for the club's star, who herself is in love with a local businessman with dreams of buying out the club. An early role for Miller, who appeared in 14 films directed by legendary independent filmmaker Roger Corman between 1955 and 1961, and would continue to work with Corman throughout his career. Red titled wrappers. Title page present, undated, with credits for screenwriter Leo Lieberman. 72 leaves, with last page of text numbered 71. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with three gold brads.…

Three vintage borderless reference photographs from the 1972 British film, variously showing actresses Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Caine, and Susannah York on the set. An upper-class couple's turbulent marriage seems to finally be at an end when the husband falls in love with a beautiful, mysterious younger widow. Set in London. 9.75 x 8 inches, 9.25 x 8 inches, and 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.…