Studio Murder Mystery by Edingtons (3 results)
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THE STUDIO MURDER MYSTERY
Edingtons, The (pseudonym of Arlo Channing Edington & Carmen Ballen Edington)
Published by Reilly & Lee Co., Chicago and New York, 1929
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: MURDER BY THE BOOK, Warwick, RI, U.S.A.MURDER BY THE BOOK
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First Edition. Decorated map endpapers. Publishers orange cloth with black lettering, some light smudging at covers, light wear at spine edges, with light weat at corners. Now housed in homemade, clear acetate dust wrapper. 283 pages. Basis for the 1929 talking film dire…cted by Frank Tuttle and starring Fredric March, Doris Hill, Warner Oland, and Eugene Pallette. Written by Ethel Doherty, A. Channing Edington, Carmen Ballen Edington, Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Frank Tuttle. "The Studio Murder Mystery" is a captivating classic of Golden Age detective fiction that pulls back the curtain on the glitz and glamour of 1920s Hollywood. When a high-profile figure is discovered dead on a movie studio lot, the illusion of the silver screen shatters, revealing a real-world drama of ambition, jealousy, and cold-blooded murder. Set during a transformative era for the film industry, the narrative utilizes its cinematic backdrop not just as scenery, but as a crucial element of the intricate plot. As investigators probe the soundstages and backlots, they encounter a cast of suspects ranging from temperamental stars to ambitious directors, all of whom are experts at playing a part. The story masterfully balances the technical details of early filmmaking with the rigorous logic of a traditional whodunit. Written by the collaborative team of A. C. and Carmen Edington, this work stands out for its authentic atmosphere and its vivid portrayal of the studio system's inner workings. "The Studio Murder Mystery" offers readers a compelling blend of historical insight and suspenseful storytelling, making it an essential read for aficionados of vintage mysteries and the golden era of film alike. Book.
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Published by The Reilly and Lee Co, Chicago, 1929
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- First Edition
Seller: Babylon Revisited Rare Books, Northampton, MA, U.S.A.Babylon Revisited Rare Books
Contact seller4-star sellerFirst Edition. Hollywood set murder mystery found in Anthony Slide's The Hollywood Novel, of a murdered film star. This copy is something of an advance copy with publishers paper label at front panel stating: "Notice! This Book is Being Serialized for Newspaper Release. For Sample Installments and Terms Write or Wire The Ledger…Syndicated. Independence Square, Philadelphia." Basis for the 1929 talking film directed by Frank Tuttle and starring Fredric March and Doris Hill. Good-Very Good, cloth at spine edges and corners becoming worn, paper label darkened, lacking dustjacket.
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Published by Reilly & Lee, 1929, 1929
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Monroe Stahr Books, Sherman Oaks, CA, U.S.A.Monroe Stahr Books
Contact seller4-star sellerCondition: Used - Near fine
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION in dust jacket. The book has a small rubbed area at the head of the spine - otherwise fine. The dust jacket has a few chips, especially at the spine ends - otherwise very good. The leading movie villain, a star performer for Superior Fi…lms, is stabbed to death; a mystery. See & Brooker.
