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Ballantyne & Co., London, 1907; First Edition Privately Printed; 8vo, 16 pages. Essay by Arthur Symons lamenting the dearth of native acting talent in Britain, reserving his highest praise for visiting Americans Edward H. Sothern and wife Julia Marlowe, whose Shakesperean talents he holds above reproach. "There is no actor on our stage who can speak either English or verse as these two Americans can.... Who is there on our stage who has completely mastered the first two requirements of acting? No one now acting in English except Julia Marlowe and Edward Sothern." Symons then goes on to cite examples from the couple’s recent performances in Romeo and Juliet , Hamlet., and Twelfth Night. Very Good Plus, in printed stiff wraps. Edward H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe’s engraved bookplate affixed. Pages unopened. A significant tribute, linking the British and American stages. Rare.

Pegasus/ Bobbs-Merill, NY, 1972; First Edition; 8vo, 372 pages. Biography and critical study of American author/playwright Lillian Hellman, from her New Orleans childhood through success on Broadway and flirtation with the Hollywood film world. Fine, in a Near Fine dust jacket. Clean, crisp, bright, and sharp. An attractive copy.

Harper & Bros., NY, 1959; First Edition; 8vo, 306 pages. Elmer Rice’s reflections on all aspects of theater. Fine, in a Very Good Plus dust jacket. Clean, crisp, and bright.

, 1927; Original manuscripts of Jed Dooley (1884-1973), vaudeville comedian who before going solo was partnered with his sister Ethel and brother Billy in a trick cycling act billed as "The Three Dooleys." Included are eight hand-typed gag sheets recording recent changes and additions to Dooley’s comedy act, dated June 19 through December 12, 1927, and identified at the top as, "Original gags added to my act since my last registration, Nov. 16th, 1926." Each sheet is hand signed by Dooley in numerous places. Also included are two handwritten versions of one of Dooley’s acts which featured standup, cycling, saxophone playing, and rope tricks, all with accompanying patter. The first is a nine-page manuscript of the full act from the late twenties, and the other a condensed three-page version labeled "Short Version of Act As Done at Coast-Guard, Feb 22, 1943." The long version is handwritten on both sides of engraved letterhead stationery from the Hotel George… Leer más

Abbeville Press, New York, 1991; First Edition; 8vo, 248 pages; illustrated. Engrossing biography of screen legend Jean Harlow, whose meteoric rise ended suddenly in 1937 at age 26. The product of ten years of meticulous research revealing Harlow as both a talented and caring individual. Illustrated with period photographs. Very Good Plus, in a Very Good Plus dust jacket. Clean, crisp, bright, and sharp. No ownership signatures or any other markings of any kind.

, circa 1860; 8 1/4" x 6 1/2"; 24 pages; brown paper wraps. Hand written prompt book of popular American comedic actress Julia Daly for her role in a one act play entitled "Absence Of Mind," playing the character of ‘Jerusha Doolittle,’ colorful Podger Family cook/housekeeper who rules the domestic roost with an iron hand and a yarn-spinning, oath-spouting tongue which never tires. The geographic setting is not specifically identified, but references to Vermont likely indicate somewhere in New England. A thoroughly American work, with reference made to Uncle Sam, Thomas Jefferson, the American language, and the ongoing Civil War ("this little family quarrel we’re havin’.") Other named characters include Master Podger, dipsomaniac owner of the estate; a daughter, Miss Podger; shiftless son John Podger; and ‘Irish,’ a red haired young boy recently hired by the Master for odd jobs around the property. The fourth wall is broken at the end of the play after… Leer más

Dreamworks/ Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Los Angeles, 2002; First Edition; 16mo, unpaginated; illustrated. Special promotional printing of David Self’s film script in miniature, with illustrations by Bill Garland. Measures 3 1/2" x 4 1/2". Fine, in color illustrated boards. Clean, crisp, bright, sharp, no ownership signatures or any other markings of any kind.

Henscheverlag Kunst und Gesellschaft, Berlin, D.D.R., Germany, 1979; First Edition; 8vo, 362 pages; illustrated. The 1920’s writings on the German Expressionist Theater by notable actor/director Leopold Jessner (1878-1945) who during WWI became manager of the Berlin State Theater, and whose repeated use of a stylized staircase in his productions led to the industry term "Jessnersteppen." Considered on a par with Brecht and Reinhardt, Jessner fled Germany in 1933 for the safety of Hollywood, where he worked until his death, never achieving in his lifetime what many believe to be his rightful place in the history of German Expressionism. Illustrated with numerous theatrical photographs of the period. Very Good, in a Very Good dust jacket that has a small chip at the top edge of the front panel. Text in German.

E.P. Dutton & Co, NY, 1973; First Edition; 8vo, 228 pages; illustrated. Biography of beguiling actress Tallulah Bankhead, authored by intimate friend and playwright Kieran Tunney. Very Good, in a Very Good dust jacket that has a single 1" closed edge tear. Clean, crisp, bright, and sharp.

Focal Press, NY, 1978; First Edition, 4th impression; 8vo, 366 pages. Detailed professional guide to the methods and principles of lighting, both technical and creative, for television and motion pictures. Profusely illustrated in b&w and color. Fine, in a Fine dust jacket that has not been price-clipped.

RKO Pictures, , 1940; 11" x 14" lobby card for RKO Pictures’ 1940 feature film adaptation of Thomas Hughes’ enormously popular 1857 novel "Tom Brown’s School Days," chronicling life at Rugby, the English boys’ boarding school. Widely credited with having established the genre, the book had reportedly reached near fifty editions by 1890. Shown here is school benefactor Squire Brown (Ernest Cossart), come to offer support to Headmaster Arnold (Cedric Hardwicke), who has come under attack for his disciplinary policies, as Mrs. Arnold (Josephine Hutchinson) looks on. Stamped "Independent Poster Exchange, 1323 Vine Street, Philadelphia," on the verso. Formerly, licenses were granted by studios to exchange services of this type to handle poster distribution for their motion pictures, and the exchanges made a profit from rental of the posters to exhibitors, a policy which in later years led to numerous anti-trust lawsuits and the cessation of the practice. Very Good,… Leer más

RKO Pictures, , 1940; 11" x 14" lobby card for RKO Pictures’ 1940 feature film adaptation of Thomas Hughes’ enormously popular 1857 novel "Tom Brown’s School Days," chronicling life at Rugby, the English boys’ boarding school. Widely credited with having established the genre, the book had reportedly reached near fifty editions by 1890. Shown here are Tom Brown (Jimmy Lydon) and school bully Flashy (Billy Halop) in the midst of the pivotal fight scene. Stamped "Independent Poster Exchange, 1323 Vine Street, Philadelphia," on the verso. In earlier years, studios granted licenses to exchange services of this kind to handle poster distribution for their motion pictures, and the exchanges in turn made a profit from rental of the posters to exhibitors, a policy which in later years led to numerous anti-trust lawsuits and cessation of the practice. Very Good, image bright and sharp. Tiny pin holes at corners and top center, three small closed tears repaired on verso… Leer más

RKO Pictures, , 1940; 11" x 14" lobby card for RKO Pictures’ 1940 film adaptation of Thomas Hughes’ enormously popular 1857 novel "Tom Brown’s School Days," chronicling life at Rugby, the English boys’ boarding school. Widely credited with having established the genre, the book reportedly reached near fifty editions by 1890. Shown here is actor Jimmy Lydon as Tom Brown, receiving encouragement from schoolmate Ned East (Freddy Bartholomew) between rounds of Tom’s fight with school bully Flashman (Billy Halop). Stamped "Independent Poster Exchange,1323 Vine Street, Philadelphia" on the verso. Formerly, licenses were granted by film studios to exchange services of this type to handle poster distribution for their releases, and the exchanges made a profit from rental of the posters to exhibitors, a policy which in later years led to numerous anti-trust lawsuits and the cessation of the practice. Very Good Plus, image bright and sharp. Minor small surface soil at a… Leer más

Harper & Row, NY, 1990; First Edition; 8vo, 326 pages; illustrated. Fascinating story of Hollywood screenwriters and screenwriting, from earliest beginnings to the post war era and HUAC hearings. Chock full of insider stories and thoughtful analysis, liberally seasoned with riotous anecdotes. Very Good Plus in a Very Good Plus dust jacket. Clean, crisp, bright, no chip or tears, no ownership names or any other markings of any kind.

Hutchinson & Co., London, 1965; First Edition; 8vo, 209 pages; illustrated. Autobiography of Patricia Ziegfeld, only child of legendary American theater impresario Florenz Ziegfeld and glittering actress Billie Burke, who were happily married for 18 years and together created a supportive environment and enchanted life for their daughter. A captivating inside view of the madcap lives of two theatrical giants. Riotously funny and told with warmth and affection. Inscribed and signed by the author. Very Good Plus in a Very Good dust jacket, clean, bright, corners sharp.

Henry Regnery, Chicago, 1972; First Edition; 8vo, 245 pages; photo Illustrated. Biography of America’s greatest showman, Florenz Ziegfeld, creator of the famed "Ziegfeld’s Follies." Inscribed and signed on the f.f.e.p. by Matilda "Goldie" Golden, Ziegfeld’s indispensable private secretary, who entered his employ in 1923 and assumed immense importance in his life, as confidante and keeper of secrets of the Ziegfeld Empire. Very Good, in a Very Good dust jacket. Clean, crisp, and bright.