Jay Allen Screenwriter (12 results)

Vintage photograph from the 1964 film, a publicity shot of Sean Connery and Tippi Hedren. Based on Winston Graham's 1961 novel. Set in and shot on location in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland. 8 x 10 inches. Near FIne. Collation details available on request.

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1982 film, here with a label on the verso indicating re-use in 1984 by Cinemax. Based on Ira Levin's 1978 play, about a struggling playwright who decides to murder his student, a talented writer, and pass the student's latest manuscript off as his own. 10 x 8 inches. Fine.

Vintage reference photograph from the 1982 film. Printed label affixed to the verso. Based on Ira Levin's 1978 play, about a struggling playwright who decides to murder his student, a talented writer, and pass the student's latest manuscript off as his own. 10 x 8 inches. Fine.

Draft script for the 1973 television movie. Working copy belonging to an unidentified crew member, with annotations in manuscript pencil on virtually all of the pages, most underlining scenes and many denoting moments requiring blue screen and other elements needed for special effects shots. With five printed black-and-white illustrations from the source novel bound in before the script. Not to be confused with the 1997 film. Based on the 1952 Carnegie Medal-winning children's novel by Mary Norton, about a young boy who discovers the Clocks, a family of tiny people, living under the floorboards of his home. Originally aired on December 14, 1973, on NBC. Nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards, winning one for Achievement in Children's Programming. Shot partially on location in Whitby, Ontario. Mustard titled Studio Duplicating Service wrappers. Title page present, undated, with credits for Norton and screenwriter Jay Presson Allen. 158 leaves, with last page of text numbered 154. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good, bound with two gold screw brads.

Vintage studio still photograph of Sidney Lumet and Treat Williams on the set of the 1981 film. French mimeo snipe on the verso. Based on Robert Daley's 1978 nonfiction book of the same name. New York detective Daniel Ciello (Treat Williams) joins the Department of Justice to help put an end to police corruption. Along the way he uncovers a conspiracy and finds himself getting closer to the heart of the corruption than he anticipated. Shot on location in New York City. 10.25 x 8 inches. Near fine, some edgewear. Spicer US Neo-Noir.

Vintage reference photograph from the 1972 film, showing actress Marisa Berenson. With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on Joe Masteroff's 1966 musical, which was based on John Van Druten's 1951 Broadway play "I Am a Camera," which was in turn based on short stories by Christopher Isherwood from his collection "Goodbye to Berlin." A decadent, beautiful story of cabaret life, desperation, and love, all under the increasingly deadly presence of the Nazi Party in Weimar-era Berlin. Nominated for ten Academy Awards and winning eight, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actress for Liza Minnelli, and Best Supporting Actor for Joel Grey. Set in Berlin and shot on location throughout Germany. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry.

Vintage reference photograph from the 1964 film, showing actor Sean Connery talking with director Alfred Hitchcock between takes during filming on location in San Francisco, with the Bay Bridge in the background. Printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on Winston Graham's 1961 novel, which follows a wealthy businessman's unwanted, often cruel attempts to help a troubled young woman come to terms with her past. The production faced several setbacks in its development, most relating to Hitchcock's insistence on including a rape scene present in the novel, and the subsequent troubles in casting the lead role, given the emotional complexity demanded for the character. Set and shot on location in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland. 10 x 8 inches. Faint discoloration on the top edge of the verso, else about Near Fine. Godard, Histoire(s) du cinema. Grant US. Spicer US.

Vintage reference photograph from the 1972 film, showing actors Fritz Wepper and Marisa Berenson. French release stamps on the verso. Based on Joe Masteroff's 1966 musical, which was based on John Van Druten's 1951 Broadway play "I Am a Camera," which was in turn based on short stories by Christopher Isherwood from his collection "Goodbye to Berlin." A decadent, beautiful story of cabaret life, desperation, and love, all under the increasingly deadly presence of the Nazi Party in Weimar-era Berlin. Nominated for ten Academy Awards and winning eight, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actress for Minnelli, and Best Supporting Actor for Joel Grey. Set in Berlin and shot on location throughout Germany. 8 x 10 inches, with a wide bottom margin. Near Fine. National Film Registry.

Two vintage studio still photographs from the 1964 film. Both SIGNED by Sean Connery at the bottom left corners. Based on Winston Graham's 1961 novel, which follows a wealthy businessman's unwanted, often cruel attempts to help a troubled young woman come to terms with her past. The production faced several setbacks in its development, most relating to Hitchcock's insistence on including a rape scene present in the novel, and the subsequent troubles in casting the lead role, given the emotional complexity demanded for the character. Set and shot on location in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland. 8 x 10 inches. Adhesive residue to the verso, else about Fine. Godard, Histoire(s) du cinema. Grant US. Spicer US. Signed.

Vintage borderless reference photograph from the 1972 film, showing actress Liza Minnelli. Based on Joe Masteroff's 1966 musical, which was based on John Van Druten's 1951 Broadway play "I Am a Camera," which was in turn based on short stories by Christopher Isherwood from his collection "Goodbye to Berlin." A decadent, beautiful story of cabaret life, desperation, and love, all under the increasingly deadly presence of the Nazi Party in Weimar-era Berlin. Nominated for ten Academy Awards and winning eight, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actress for Minnelli, and Best Supporting Actor for Joel Grey. Set in Berlin and shot on location throughout Germany. 10 x 8 inches. Slightly curled, else Near Fine. National Film Registry.

Four vintage color transparencies from the 1964 film, all four showing Tippi Hedren. Based on Winston Graham's 1961 novel, which follows a wealthy businessman's unwanted, often cruel attempts to help a troubled young woman come to terms with her past. The production faced several setbacks in its development, most relating to Hitchcock's insistence on including a rape scene present in the novel, and the subsequent troubles in casting the lead role, given the emotional complexity demanded for the character. Set and shot on location in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland. 5 x 4 inches. Near Fine. Godard, Histoire(s) du cinema. Grant US. Spicer US.

Vintage studio still photograph from the set of the 1964 film, showing director Alfred Hitchcock and a camera crew capturing a shot of actress Tippi Hedren at a desk in the publishing company office. With a printed mimeo snipe affixed to the verso, along with the stamp of Culver Pictures and a stamp noting No. 75147. Based on Winston Graham's 1961 novel, which follows a wealthy businessman's unwanted, often cruel attempts to help a troubled young woman come to terms with her dark past. The production faced several setbacks in its development, most relating to Hitchcock's insistence on including a rape scene present in the novel, and the subsequent troubles in casting the lead role, given the emotional complexity demanded for the character. Set and shot on location in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Godard, Histoire(s) du cinema. Grant US. Spicer US.