Published by Twentieth Century-Fox, Los Angeles, 1945
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Vintage photograph from the 1945 film, showing the crew and equipment used to create rain for a scene featuring Peggy Ann Garner and Ted Donaldson. Mimeo snipe on the verso describing the scene in detail. Based on the classic 1943 coming-of-age novel by Betty Smith. Nominated for Best Screenplay, and James Dunn won for Best Supporting Actor. Peggy Ann Garner was also awarded a special Academy Juvenile Award for her lead performance. 9.25 x 8 inches (23.5 x 20 inches), trimmed on the left side. Very Good plus, light creasing overall. National Film Registry.
Published by Twentieth Century-Fox, Los Angeles, 1944
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Manuscript / Paper Collectible
Final Shooting script from the 1945 film. With credit on the title page for screenwriter Anita Loos, who would go uncredited in the final film. Based on the classic 1943 coming-of-age novel by Betty Smith. Nominated for Best Screenplay, and James Dunn won for Best Supporting Actor. Peggy Ann Garner was also awarded a special Academy Juvenile Award for her lead performance. Blue titled wrappers, noted as Shooting Final on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped production No. 944 and copy No. 111, dated April 5, 1944. Distribution page present, with receipt removed. Title page present, dated April 5, 1944, noted as Final Script, with credits for screenwriters Tess Slesinger and Frank Davis, and "contributions by" Anita Loos. 200 leaves, with last page of text numbered 198. Mimeograph duplication. Pages Fine, wrapper Good, bound internally with two gold brads. National Film Registry.