David Mamet Screenwriter (17 results)

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Two borderless photographs from the 1981 film. One photo with a snipe attached to the verso. Directed by Bob Rafelson, and based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain, "Postman" was one of the gems of late 1970s cinema (along with "The Verdict"), and brought David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world, leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. Mamet's grim update of Cain's classic hard-boiled novel was somewhat panned on release, but is today held in high regard, and is considered a major influence on the genre. Photographs 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…

Vintage program for the debut of the 1999 film. Based on the 1946 play by Terence Rattigan, about a British family whose attempts to defend their teenage son from accusations of postal theft escalate into a costly and scandalous media storm. Set and shot on location in London. 6.5 x 9 inches. 22 leaves, in perfect-bound wrappers. Near Fine.…

Draft script for the 1991 film. The third film to be written and directed by Mamet. Script belonging to actor Paul Butler, a Mamet regular who plays Commissioner Walker in the film. Laid in is an unrelated legal agreement addressed to Butler, regarding his involvement in the 1986 television series, "Crime Story." Nominated for the Palme d'Or. Set in a nameless American city, shot in Baltimore. White self wrappers integral with title page, dated JULY, 1990, with a credit for screenwriter Mamet, and with mention of Ed Pressman Productions and Cinehaus, Inc. Xerographically reproduced. 146 pages, last leaf numbered 145. Pages Very Good plus, wrapper Very Good only with some edgewear, bound with three gold brads. Criterion Collection 486. Grant US Neo-Noir. Silver and Ward US Neo-Noir. Spicer US Neo-Noir. …

Two Draft scripts for the 1981 film. One is a Second Draft script, dated December 1979, the other is an Agency script in generic Agency wrappers, undated. Directed by Bob Rafelson, and based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain, "Postman" was one of the gems of early 1980 cinema (along with "The Verdict") and neo-noir, and brought David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world, leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. Mamet's grim update of Cain's classic hard-boiled novel was largely panned on release, but is today held in high regard, and is considered a major influence on the genre. Shot on location in Santa Barbara, California. 1979 script: Red titled wrappers. Title page present, dated December, 1979, noted as SECOND DRAFT, with credits for screenwriter Mamet and novelist Cain. 123 leaves, with last page of text numbered 121. Xerographically reproduced. Pages and wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Undated script: Black titled pictorial wrappers. Title page present, undated, with credits for screenwriter Mamet and novelist Cain. 118 leaves, with last page of text numbered 117. Xerographically reproduced. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, perfect-bound. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…

Pas de couverture. Condition: Très bon. Authentic signed photo (The Spanish Prisoner). Obtained in person in 1997 in Paris. Size : 13x18 cm. Condition : see scans please. Provenance : Eric Leguèbe (1935-2002) collection, French journalist and film critic who worked for the newspaper Le Parisien. Certificate of Authenticity and lifetime guarantee. Signé par l'auteur. …

Vintage borderless studio still photograph taken on the set of the 1981 film, showing director Bob Rafelson, actors Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange, cinematographer Sven Nykvist, and other crew members gathered around a monitor. Partial provenance label and annotations in manuscript ink on the verso. Based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain. One of the gems of late 1970s cinema (along with "The Verdict") that brought writer David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world, leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. 9.75 x 8 inches. Very Good plus. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…

Vintage reference photograph of director Bob Rafelson and actor Jack Nicholson on the set of the 1981 film. Provenance stamp on the verso. Based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain. Along with "The Verdict," a film that brought writer David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world, leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1981 film, showing actress Jessica Lange. Mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain. Along with "The Verdict," a film that brought writer David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world, leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. 8 x 10 inches. Fine. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…