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FRAME-UP: THE UNTOLD STORY OF ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE by Andy Edmonds (William Morrow and Co., Inc., 1991) 335 pages 6 3/8" by 9 5/8" hardback condition: very good, very minor soiling along outside edge of pages, slightly bumped corners, remainder dot, price written on inside - inside page very clean dustjacket condition: excellent, in mylar sleeve Notes: Excellent biography and coverage of Arbuckle's trials for the rape/murder of Virginia Rappe. Edmonds is an investigative reporter who shows the comedian was a victim. Engrossing reading. Great photos. Price: $14.00 Order no. 161 |
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JOHN FORD Text by Joseph McBride and Michael Wilmington (De Capo, 1988) 234 pages 5 1/4" by 8 1/4" paperback book condition: very good, some underlined passages in pencil Notes: Excellent overview of Ford's life and career. Focuses on selected films to tell his story such as "Straight Shooting," "Stagecoach," "Wagon Master," "They Were Expendable," "My Darling Clementine," "Fort Apache," "The Quiet Man," "The Searchers," "Sergeant Rutledge," "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," and more. Lots of good photos. Price: $8 .00 Order no. 162 |
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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: CLASSIC SILENTS VOLUME 1 by Philip J. Riley (Magic Image Filmbooks, 1999) 317 pages 8 1/2" by 11 1/2" paperback book condition: brand new Notes: Includes the original 1925 shooting script, the complete pressbook, rare behind the scenes photographs, complete history from those who were there! Preface by Ray Bradbury, foreward by Mary Philbin and introductin by Ron Chaney. Commentary and articles by Carl Laemmle Jr., Rupert Julian, Charles Van Enger A.S.C., and Ben Carre. Must have book for anyone who is a fan of this classic silent movie. Price: $12.00 Order no. 163 |
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DVD - "Seven Years Bad Luck" (1921) total disc time with extras - 117 min. CAST: Max Linder and Thelma Percy Distributor/Producer - Image Entertainment, produced by David Shepard from the Blackhawk Films collection condition - brand new, sealed Notes: Music score by Robert Israel. Also includes four of Linder's early shorts: "Troubles of a Grasswidower," "Love's Surprises," "Max Takes a Picture" and "Max Sets the Style." Also, an excerpt from "Be My Wife," Linder's second American feature and candid footage of Linder in costume for "Seven Year's Bad Luck" clowning around with Maurice Tourneur. Price: $15.00 Order no. 164 |
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THE FILMS OF GRETA GARBO Compiled by Michael Conway, Dion McGregor and Mark Ricci (The Citadel Press, Inc., first edition) 155 pages 8 1/2" by 11" hardback book condition: good, some yellowing and foxing dustjacket condition: fair - approx. 5 in. tear on front bottom, small tear on back bottom, staining on back, scuffed edges, mylar covering Notes: A first edition of this great book. Gorgeous photos of the great beauty. Starts with a short biography. Then three or four pages devoted to each film with cast, credits, synopsis, what the critics said and photos. Price: $15.00 Order no. 165 |
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DVD - "A King in New York" (1957) 100 min. and "A Woman of Paris" (1923) 78 min. "A King in New York" Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Dawn Adams, Oliver Johnston, Michael Chaplin "A Woman of Paris" Cast: Edna Purviance, Adolph Menjou, Carl Miller Distributor/producer: MK2 - Warner Video condition: brand new, sealed Notes: This is a TWO-DISC SET! Both movies transferred from Chaplin family vault negatives. "A Woman of Paris" includes Chaplin's new score composed in the 1970's. Special features include an introduction by film historian David Robinson, a 26 min. documentary "Chaplin Today: A Woman of Paris," deleted shots, signing of the United Artist contract, Paris in the '20's, a 33-min. amateur movie titled "Camille" (1926) with numerous personalities of the New York intelligentsia of the time including Anita Loos, Paul Robinson, Sinclair Lewis, Ethel Barrymore, Chaplin and more. Also includes a photo gallery, film posters, trailers and more. "A King in New York" includes a 26 min. documentary "Chaplin Today: A King in New York," an introduction by film historian David Robinson, deleted scenes, mandolin serenade, photo gallery, posters, trailers and more. Price: $18.00 Order no. 166 |
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DVD - "The Circus" (1928) - 71 min. plus extra material Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Merna Kennedy, Henry Bergman, Harry Crocker, Allan Garcia Distributor/producer: Image Entertainment - Produced by David Shepard - A CBS Fox video release condition: brand new, sealed Notes: Musical accompaniment is Chaplin's 1970 reissue orchestral score. Digitially remastered from the best remaining negative in the Chaplin archives. Special features include unused film scene with commentary by film historian David Shepard, daily production reports recording the highs and lows of the making of this film, set sketches by art director Charles D. Hall and original press book materials. Price: $13.00 Order no. 167 |
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DVD - "The Circus" (1928) - 69 min. plus extra material Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Merna Kennedy, Henry Bergman, Harry Crocker, Allan Garcia Distributor/producer: MK2 - Warner Video condition: brand new, sealed Notes: This is a TWO-DISC SET! Musical accompaniment is Chaplin's 1970 reissue orchestral score. Digital transfer from Chaplin family vault. Special features include an introduction by silent film historian David Robinson, a 26 min. documentary "Chaplin Today: The Circus," a deleted sequence, outtakes from a week of shooting "The Circus," Lord Mountbatten home movies, the Hollywood premiere, shots made simultaneously from two cameras, 3-D test footage by Chaplin cameraman Rollie Totheroh, excerpts from "Circus Day" with Jackie Coogan, a photo gallery, posters, trailers and more. Over 100 minutes of extras. Price: $15.00 Order no. 168 |
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JEAN RENOIS - PROJECTIONS OF PARADISE by Ronald Bergan (The Overlook Press, 1992) 378 pages 6 1/8" by 9 1/4" hardback book condition: like new dustjacket condition: like new, barcode sticker on back Notes: Written with the cooperation of Renoir's son Alain and a ost of the director's friends and associates, this was the first full-scale biography of the director to be written in English. It gives incisive appraisals of all of Renoir's films as well as an excellent account of his working methods. Price: $8.00 Order no. 169 |
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BOUND AND GAGGED - THE STORY OF THE SILENT SERIALS by Kalton C. Lahue (Castle Books, 1968) 352 pages 7 1/4" x 10 1/4" hardback book condition: very good, ex-library with card sleeve in back, library name stamp on bottom, inside pages excellent dustjacket condition: very good, in mylar sleeve Notes: Another great books on the silent era from Kalton C. Lahue covers all of the important serials such as "The Adventure of Kathlyn," "The Adventures of Tarzan," "The Hazards of Helen," "The Million Dollar Mystery," "The Perils of Pauline," and dozens and dozens more. Lots of great photos from the serials of such stars as Pearl White, Eddie Polo, William Desmond, Elmo Lincoln, Arline Pretty, Paul Panzer, Pauline Curley, Helen Holmes, Kathlyn Williams and more. Also has many behind the scenes photos and advertisements for the serials, too. Great book! Price: $15.00 Order no. 170 |
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