Christopher Frank Screenwriter (18 results)

Vintage borderless color studio still photograph from the 1975 film. The fourth entry in the "Pink Panther" series, and Peter Sellers' return to the series, after declining to appear in "Inspector Clousseau" (1968). 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.

Vintage US half sheet poster for the 1960 film. Stamped Nos. 60 and 226 on the verso, as issued. Based on James T. Farrell's Studs Lonigan novel trilogy, about a young Irish-American man's attempts to escape his impoverished background in Chicago's South Side during the Great Depression. 27 x 22 inches. Very Good, lightly toned and creased, with pinholes to the corners and a small bruise to the upper margin. Folded as issued.…

Three vintage single-photo assemblages of publicity and reference images from the 1965 British film musical. A musical comedy about a love triangle between a pub owner's daughter, a popular model, and an aspiring Australian singer. The film debut of Suzy Kendall. Shot on location in London. 8 x 10 inches. Stapled at the top left corner. Good only, with dampstaining on the bottom corners.…

Seven vintage studio still photographs from the 1960 film. Based on James T. Farrell's Studs Lonigan novel trilogy, about a young Irish-American man's attempts to escape his impoverished background in Chicago's South Side during the Great Depression. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, several with pinholes to the corners, lightly and evenly toned.…

Four vintage matte-finish studio still photographs from the 1977 film. A NASA research scientist accidentally uncovers a supernatural plot to take over Earth by aliens from the planet Utopia. Shot on location in California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.

Vintage reference photograph of Truman Capote with child actor Michael Kearney, who played Buddy, based on the young Capote, on the set of the 1968 television film. "The Thanksgiving Visitor" aired Thanksgiving night, November 28, 1968, on ABC. Mimeo snipe and "NOV 25 1968" stamp on verso. Based on Capote's 1967 autobiographical short story, based on his childhood in Alabama, published in the November 1967 issue of McCall's magazine (later published by Random House in 1968). A sequel to Capote's 1956 autobiographical short story "A Christmas Memory," which was also the basis for an ABC television movie, also directed by Frank Perry, written by Truman Capote and Eleanor Perry, and starring Geraldine Page, which aired on December 21, 1966. Geraldine Page reprises her role as the quirky Aunt Sook, helping nine-year-old Buddy deal with a bully on Thanksgiving. Page won a second Emmy Award (following 1966's "A Christmas Memory") for her lauded portrayal of Capote's Aunt Sook. Set in Alabama, shot on location in Pike Road, Alabama. 10 x 8 inches. Light edgewear, else Near Fine.…

Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1975 film, showing director Andrzej Zulawski and actress Romy Schneider on the set. Printed mimeo snipe in German on the verso. Based on the 1972 novel "La Nuit americaine" by Christopher Frank. A photographer meets a failed actress who has resorted to appearing in porn films to make a living. Falling for her, he borrows money to mount a production of "Richard III," and give her a role, but she is torn between her love for him and her obligations to her husband. 6.5 x 7 inches, trimmed irregularly. Light wear at the top left corner, else Near Fine.…

Vintage color borderless reference photograph from the 1984 French film, showing a nude Valérie Kaprisky in the shower. Annotations in manuscript ink on the verso. While on holiday at Saint-Tropez, a sexually adventurous teenage girl falls for an older man, who himself is interested only in the girl's mother. 7 x 10.5 inches. Near Fine.…

Vintage borderless photograph of director Andrzej Zulawski working with actress Romy Schneider on the set of the 1975 film. With the stamp of S.A. Telemagazine on the verso, along with a few contemporary manuscript ink annotations. Based on the 1972 novel "La Nuit americaine" by Christopher Frank. A photographer meets a failed actress who has resorted to appearing in porn films to make a living. Falling for her, he borrows money to mount a production of "Richard III," and give her a role, but she is torn between her love for him and her obligations to her husband. 7 x 5 inches. Fine.…

Vintage color reference photograph from the 1974 French film, showing actors Jean-Louis Trintignant and Florinda Bolkan sitting and conversing as an unsurprisingly nude Jane Birkin walks away. Manuscript annotations identifying the film title and actors in the photograph on the verso. A dark comedy following a shy bank employee who falls under the sway of a cynical, misogynistic novelist. Set and shot on location in Paris. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good with pinholes at the corners and white paper tape reinforcements at the corners of the verso.…

Five vintage borderless reference photographs from the 1974 film, all showing actress Jane Birkin. Three photos are in black and white, while two are in color. Two with provenance stamps to the verso. A dark comedy following a shy bank employee who falls under the sway of a cynical, misogynistic novelist. Set and shot on location in Paris. Two photographs 7 x 5 inches, two 8 x 10 inches, one 9.25 x 7 inches. Three black and white photos Near Fine and two color photos Very Good with pinholes at the corners.…

Vintage oversize borderless reference photograph from the 1974 film, showing actress Jane Birkin in a plaid miniskirt, but no top, freezing in an unheated Paris apartment. With manuscript annotations regarding layout on the verso, along with a mimeo snipe, a provenance stamp, and a stamp dated 4 OCT 1973. A dark comedy following a shy bank employee who falls under the sway of a cynical, misogynistic novelist. Set and shot on location in Paris. 8 x 11.75 inches. Very Good plus overall.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1969 film, showing Robert Frank, Peter Orlovsky, and Allen Ginsberg. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso, along with the stamp of Israel Film Archive. Director Robert Frank's first feature film and Sam Shepard's screenwriting debut, following Frank as he accompanies poet Peter Orlovsky and Orlovsky's catatonic, mentally ill brother Julius through the late 1960s Beat scene. When Julius wanders off, he is replaced in the film by actor Joseph Chaikin, pushing the boundaries of cinematic reality. The film was restored and released by Steidl in 2007, alongside a book publication outlining the film, which notes: "Frank's feature debut was first screened in 1968 at the Venice Film Festival. Everything which had defined Frank's art up to that point turns up in this film - the look at America 'from the outside,' the poetic libertinage of the Beats, the marginal in a central role. It celebrates the return of the poetic essay as assemblage, the affirmation of the underground as a wild cinematic analysis in the form of a collage, and skillfully weaves together opposites, plays counterfeits against the authentic, pornography against poetry, acting against being, Beat cynicism against hippie romanticism, monochrome against colored. The story contains bizarre twists and turns, and appears to be a rather artless-film-within-a-film being shown at a rundown movie theater." 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.…

Vintage oversize borderless color reference photograph from the 1975 film. Stamp of Excelsior Films to the verso. Based on the 1972 novel "La Nuit americaine" by Christopher Frank. A photographer meets a failed actress who has resorted to appearing in porn films to make a living. Falling for her, he borrows money to mount a production of "Richard III," and give her a role, but she is torn between her love for him and her obligations to her husband. 12 x 9.5 inches. Very Good plus, with pinholes and light creasing to the corners.…

Vintage photograph of Romy Schneider dressed as Marlene Dietrich in a scene from the 1975 film. With the stamp of photographer Giancarlo Botti on the verso, as well as printed mimeo snipes in both English and French. Based on the 1972 novel "La Nuit americaine" by Christopher Frank. A photographer meets a failed actress who is starring in cheap softcore films. Falling for her, he borrows money to mount a production of "Richard III," and give her a role, but she is torn between her love for him and her obligations to her husband. 6.75 x 9.5 inches. Fine.…

Vintage studio still photograph taken on the set of the 1969 film, showing director Robert Frank capturing a passionate scene between two men. Stamp of photographer Tom Conroy on the verso. Frank's first feature film and Sam Shepard's screenwriting debut, following Frank as he accompanies poet Peter Orlovsky and Orlovsky's catatonic, mentally ill brother Julius through the late 1960s Beat scene. When Julius wanders off, he is replaced in the film by actor Joseph Chaikin, pushing the boundaries of cinematic reality. The film was restored and released by Steidl in 2007, alongside a book publication outlining the film, which notes: "Frank's feature debut was first screened in 1968 at the Venice Film Festival. Everything which had defined Frank's art up to that point turns up in this film - the look at America 'from the outside,' the poetic libertinage of the Beats, the marginal in a central role. It celebrates the return of the poetic essay as assemblage, the affirmation of the underground as a wild cinematic analysis in the form of a collage, and skillfully weaves together opposites, plays counterfeits against the authentic, pornography against poetry, acting against being, Beat cynicism against hippie romanticism, monochrome against colored. The story contains bizarre twists and turns, and appears to be a rather artless-film-within-a-film being shown at a rundown movie theater." 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1969 film, showing Allen Ginsberg with Peter and Julius Orlovsky. Director Robert Frank's first feature film and Sam Shepard's screenwriting debut, following Frank as he accompanies poet Peter Orlovsky and Orlovsky's catatonic, mentally ill brother Julius through the late 1960s Beat scene. When Julius wanders off, he is replaced in the film by actor Joseph Chaikin, pushing the boundaries of cinematic reality. The film was restored and released by Steidl in 2007, alongside a book publication outlining the film, which notes: "Frank's feature debut was first screened in 1968 at the Venice Film Festival. Everything which had defined Frank's art up to that point turns up in this film - the look at America 'from the outside,' the poetic libertinage of the Beats, the marginal in a central role. It celebrates the return of the poetic essay as assemblage, the affirmation of the underground as a wild cinematic analysis in the form of a collage, and skillfully weaves together opposites, plays counterfeits against the authentic, pornography against poetry, acting against being, Beat cynicism against hippie romanticism, monochrome against colored. The story contains bizarre twists and turns, and appears to be a rather artless-film-within-a-film being shown at a rundown movie theater." 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.…

Vintage poster for the 1969 film, an experimental mix of documentary and fiction. Poster designed by Robert Frank. Director Robert Frank's first feature film, in which he follows poet Peter Orlvosky and his mentally ill (and mostly catatonic) brother Julius as they move through the late 1960s Beat scene. When Julius wanders off, he is replaced in the film by actor Joseph Chaikin. A meditation on the boundaries of reality and sanity, featuring the screenwriting debut of Sam Shepard and the first feature film appearance of Christopher Walken. The film was restored and released by Steidl in 2007, along with a book publication outlining the film. From the Steidl book: "Frank's feature debut was first screened in 1968 at the Venice Film Festival. Everything which had defined Frank's art up to that point turns up in this film - the look at America 'from the outside,' the poetic libertinage of the Beats, the marginal in a central role. It celebrates the return of the poetic essay as assemblage, the affirmation of the underground as a wild cinematic analysis in the form of a collage, and skillfully weaves together opposites, plays counterfeits against the authentic, pornography against poetry, acting against being, Beat cynicism against hippie romanticism, monochrome against colored. The story contains bizarre twists and turns, and appears to be a rather artless-film-within-a-film being shown at a rundown movie theater." 26.75 x 20.75 inches. Near Fine. In a custom frame.…