Description: The Purple Heart (Original screenplay for the 1944 film) Author: Lewis Milestone (director); Darryl F. Zanuck (story); Jerome Cady (screenwriter); Dana Andrews, Richard Conte, Farley Granger (starring) Title: The Purple Heart (Original screenplay for the 1944 film) Publication: Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox, 1943 Description: Second Revised Final draft script for the 1944 film. A few annotations of names or checks in manuscript pencil on the top outer corner of verso. A dramatization of the trials that took place in Japan during World War II, eight American aircrew members are taken prisoner by the Japanese Army. They are forced to endure systematic torture and abuse and finally accused, convicted and executed as war criminals. This film brought opposition from the Department of Defense, fearing strong reactions from the Japanese. Set in Japan, shot on location in Washington, DC. Beige titled wrappers, noted as SECOND REVISED FINAL on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped copy No. 229 and production No. 936, dated OCT. 14, 1943. Distribution page present, with receipt intact. Title page present, dated October 14, 1943, noted as 2nd Revised Final. 136 leaves, with last page of text numbered 131. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only, with blue revision pages throughout, dated variously between 10/20/43 and 12/6/43. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Seller ID: 147112 Subject: 1940s Cinema, Film Scripts, History, War Film, World War II 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: 650 USD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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