Description: The Grass is Greener (Original screenplay for the 1960 film) Author: Stanley Donen (director); Hugh Williams (screenwriter); Margaret Vyner (screenwriter, playwright); Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, Jean Simmons (starring) Title: The Grass is Greener (Original screenplay for the 1960 film) Publication: Universal City, CA: Universal Pictures, 1957 Description: First Draft script for the 1960 film. Copy belonging to associate producer James H. Ware with his name on the front wrapper, and his annotations throughout in manuscript pencil and ink. Ware was a major presence in British and American cinema, best known for his work on "Beat the Devil" (1953), "Room at the Top" (1959), "Our Man in Havana" (1959), "Charade" (1963), and "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" (1965). Based on the 1956 play of the same name by Margaret Vyner, who also wrote the screenplay, Victor and Hillary live in castle and get so down on their luck that they begin having tourists visit their castle. Millionaire Charles Delacro soon visits and takes a great liking to the home, as well as to Hillary and a love triangle quickly develops. Set in Hampshire, England, shot on location in Lacock and Surrey, England. Green titled wrappers. Title page present, dated August 4, 1957, noted as First Draft Screenplay, with credits for screenwriters Hugh and Margaret Williams. 144 leaves, with last page of text numbered 141. Multilith duplication, with revision pages throughout, dated August 12, 1959 . Pages Very Good plus, wrapper Very Good plus bound with three silver brads. Olive Films 649. Seller ID: 140968 Subject: 1960s Cinema, Comedy, Film Scripts, Films Based on Plays, Films with Literary Sources, Romance, Women Screenwriters Royal Books Baltimore, MD Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. Terms of Sale All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All items are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage if not as described. Shipping & International Customers Shipping within the US is free by USPS Media Mail. Please ask us about faster options and international shipping rates BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to many foreign countries upon request. If you are outside the US, and would like a quote for shipping prior to making payment, please go ahead and place your order, but do NOT pay for it. We will send a quote immediately for cheapest shipping (typically First Class). If you would like something other than cheapest shipping, let us know by way of an inquiry.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 550 USD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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