A First Draft Screenplay of Jo Eisinger's 'Oscar Wilde'

Jo Eisinger

Published by Zoya Film Productions Ltd., London, 1960

About this Item

A vanishingly scarce first draft of the screenplay of Jo Eisinger's biographical film surrounding Oscar Wilde, starring Robert Morley. Bound in the publisher's original paper wraps. A manuscript containing the first draft screenplay of 'Oscar Wilde', a film produced by William Kirby from a screenplay written by Jo Eisinger. The film was released in 1960, starring Robert Morley, Ralph Richardson and Phyllis Calvert. Property of Zoya Film Productions, Belgravia, London. This biographical film surrounds the life of Oscar Wilde, with particular focus on Wilde's libel suit against the Marquess of Queensberry, and the following accusations of Wilde's homosexuality. Written by prominent British film and television writer, Jo Eisinger, whose career spanned more than forty years. Eisinger is best known for his psychologically complex thrillers, 'Gilda' (1946) and 'Night and the City' (1950). Bound in the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally, smart, with light edge wear and the odd mark. One or two small tears, with a crease and tear to the head of the rear joint. Pencil mark to front cover. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean with a pencil mark to the title page. Very Good Indeed.

Seller Inventory # 912Q21

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A First Draft Screenplay of Jo Eisinger's 'Oscar Wilde'
• Publisher: Zoya Film Productions Ltd., London
• Publication Date: 1960
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: None
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Plays