Michael Curtiz VAGABOND KING Original screenplay for the 1956 film 1954 #142898

Description

The Vagabond King (Original screenplay for the 1956 film)
Author:
Michael Curtiz (director); Ken Englund, Noel Langley (screenwriter); Brian Hooker, William H. Post (book of stage musical); Justin Huntly McCarthy (play); Kathryn Grayson, Rita Moreno, Cedric Kardwicke, Walter Hampden, Leslie Nielsen (starring)
Title:
The Vagabond King (Original screenplay for the 1956 film)
Publication:
Hollywood: Paramount Pictures, 1954
Description:
Final White script for the 1956 film. Director Michael Curtiz's presentation copy, in tan leather with gilt titles and Curtiz's name at the bottom right corner of the front board.
An adaptation of the 1925 operetta of the same name by Rudolf Friml which is based on Justin Huntly McCarthy's 1901 romantic novel and play "If I Were King."
Set in France, in the year 1461.
Brown leather covered boards, titles in gilt. Title page present, dated December 9, 1954, with credits for producer Pat Duggan, director Michael Curtiz, screenwriter Ken Englund. 114 leaves, with last page of text numbered 96A. Mimeograph duplication, with blue and goldenrod revision pages throughout, dated variously between 12-15-54 and 2-9-55. Pages Near Fine, binding Very Good plus with some wear at the edges.
Seller ID:
142898
Subject:
1950s Cinema, Film Scripts, Films Based on Plays, Musical
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