Published by Paramount Pictures, Hollywood, 1938
Photograph
Vintage black-and-white studio still photograph of Ray Milland from the 1938 film. Milland is shown pointing at an unseen woman in a chair. Based on a play by Deval. A financially strapped couple attempt to wed their son, a golf pro, to a wealthy heiress. What they do not know is that their son is already married. 8 x 10 inches. About Near Fine.
Published by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], Beverly Hills, CA, 1940
Photograph
Vintage reference photograph from the 1940 film. Release stamp on the verso. Based on Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammerstein II's 1928 operetta, about a French nobleman disguised as an indentured servant, who leads his fellow bondsmen in revolt against their ship's captain. Set in 18th century New Orleans, and shot on location in Santa Catalina Island. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus.
Published by Paramount Pictures, Los Angeles, 1938
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Draft script for the 1938 film. Paramount "File Copy" and "Master File" stamps on front wrapper. Script divided into sequences, as was customary for the period. Harebrained comedy wherein international golf champion Richard "Ricky" Carrington Jr. (Ray Milland) returns home to New York with his new Parisian wife Julie (Olympe Bradna) only to find his parents arranged a financially motivated marriage for him to his childhood friend, the wealthy heiress Auriol Marsden (Irene Hervey). Self wrappers, front wrapper dated August 16, 1938, rubber-stamped production No. 1569. 150 leaves, with last page of text numbered J-10. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, saddle-stapled with two staples. Byrge and Miller, The Screwball Comedy Films.