Published by Allied Artists, Glendale, CA, 1955
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Final script for the 1956 film. Originally, screenwriter Michael Wilson went uncredited because he was on the Hollywood Blacklist. Credited here for screenwriting are novelist Jessamyn West and one of the film's producers Robert Wyler. Wilson was finally given the credit by the Screenwriters Guild in 1996. Based on the 1945 novel by Jessamyn West. Members of a Quaker family in 1860s Indiana must individually reassess their faith and morals as the Civil War looms closer and closer to their home. Set in Jennings County, Indiana. Brown Allied Artists' leather binder, with credits for director William Wyler. Title page present, dated 18 August, 1955, noted as Final, with credits for novelist Jessamyn West, screenwriters Jessamyn West and Robert Wyler, and director William Wyler. 164 leaves, with last page of text numbered 163. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with revision pages throughout, dated variously between 9/6/55 and 9/12/55. Pages Very Good, binder Very Good plus, bound with three gold brads. Martin 140.
Published by Allied Artists, Hollywood, 1955
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible Signed
Final script for the 1956 film. SIGNED by actors Peter Mark Richman (who played the role of Gard Jordan) and Richard Eyer (who played the role of Little Jess) on the distribution page. Based on the 1945 novel by Jessamyn West. In spite of his family's pacifist wishes, a Quaker decides to join the Home Guard during the early days of the Civil War. When confronted with violence he faces not only his own passion for being a soldier, but the dictates of his faith. Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and Best Director. Set in Jennings County, Indiana, and shot on location in California. Orange titled wrappers, with credits for director William Wyler. Distribution page present, with receipt removed. Title page integral with the distribution page. 177 leaves, with last page of text numbered 163. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with blue and pink revision pages throughout, dated variously between 5/6/55 and 9/12/55. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Housed in a custom red and blue quarter-leather clamshell box. Pitts 1434.