William Ludwig Screenwriter (4 results)

Two vintage black-and-white studio still photographs from the 1961 film. Based on Fannie Hurst's 1931 novel "Back Street." Wealthy heir begins an illicit affair with a shop owner on his way through Nebraska. A far more dramatic film than the 1932 and 1941 versions, and one which deviates considerably from the source material. Set in New York, Nebraska, and Italy, shot on location in California. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus.…

Vintage publicity photograph of actor Edmund Purdom from the 1954 film. Based on the 1901 play, "Alt Heidelberg," by Wilhelm Meyer-Förster and the 1924 operetta adaptation with libretto by Dorothy Donnelly. A young Prince is arranged to marry a Princess but she does not find him to be kind or warm. The Prince is sent away to university to help him become better socialized, until the King falls horribly ill. Set in Germany. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. …

Vintage studio still photograph of Edmund Gwenn, Donald Crisp, and Pal (the dog performing as Lassie) from the television release of the 1949 film, circa 1970s. Based on the 1912 novel "Greyfriars Bobby" by Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson, which is based on the true story of Greyfriars Bobby, a 19th century Edinburgh Terrier who spent 14 years guarding the grave of his owner. When Lassie's master is killed by robbers, the collie keeps a vigil besides her master's grave, in violation of local dog laws, and her late owner's friend struggle to keep the local police and town magistrate from euthanizing the dog. Set in 1860 Scotland, shot on location in Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh, Scotland. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.…

Vintage studio still photograph from the 1948 film. A Scottish doctor adopts Lassie. He has to start thinking about what his town will do once he, the only doctor in the area, passes away. Set in Scottland, shot on location in Sonora Pass, California. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine.