Robert E Thompson James Poe Screenwriters (2 results)
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (Original pressbook for the 1969 film)
Sydney Pollack (director); Horace McCoy (novel); Robert E. Thompson, James Poe (screenwriters); Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, Gig Young (starring)
Published by ABC Pictures, Los Angeles 1969
- Manuscript
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.Royal Books, Inc., ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerVintage pressbook for the 1969 film. Based on the 1935 debut novel by Horace McCoy. One of the darkest films of the 1960s, bringing to the screen McCoy's classic, grim depiction of the dance marathons of the Depression era. An uncompromising and daring work, in our opinion the best film of Sydney Pollack's career. Nominated for…nine Academy Awards, winning one for Best Supporting Actor for Gig Young. Set in Hollywood. 8.75 x 13.75 inches. Ten pages, saddle stapled. Near Fine, with faint wear on the bottom edge. Grant US. Spicer US.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (Original photograph from the 1969 film)
Sydney Pollack (director); Horace McCoy (novel); Robert E. Thompson, James Poe (screenwriters); Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, Gig Young (starring)
Published by N.p., N.p. 1969
- Photo
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.Royal Books, Inc., ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerVintage borderless photograph from the set of the 1969 film, an establishing shot of the dance marathon venue that serves as the setting for the story. Annotations in manuscript ink and a provenance label affixed to the verso. Based on the 1935 debut novel by Horace McCoy. One of the darkest films of the 1960s, bringing to the s…creen McCoy's classic, grim depiction of the dance marathons of Depression-era 1930s. An uncompromising and daring work, in our opinion the best film of Sydney Pollack's career. Nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning one for Best Supporting Actor for Gig Young. Set in Hollywood. 9.25 x 7.5 inches. Near Fine. Rosenbaum 1000.
