James M Cain: Manuscripts & Paper Collectibles (4 results)

Two borderless photographs from the 1981 film. One photo with a snipe attached to the verso. Directed by Bob Rafelson, and based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain, "Postman" was one of the gems of late 1970s cinema (along with "The Verdict"), and brought David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world, leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. Mamet's grim update of Cain's classic hard-boiled novel was somewhat panned on release, but is today held in high regard, and is considered a major influence on the genre. Photographs 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.

Condition: Good. Original poster for the French language version. Mounted on cardboard. 55 x 36 cm.Official display stamp lower right; losses in 2 lower corners. A hard-working mother inches towards disaster as she divorces her husband and starts a successful restaurant business to support her spoiled daughter.Director: Michael CurtizWriters: Ranald MacDougall (screenplay), James M. Cain (novel)Stars: Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, Zachary Scott |From the collection of Herbert C.V. Feinstein, Ph.D. San Francisco State University Professor of English; B.A. (1948), Columbia University; J.D. (1951), Harvard University; M.A. (1959), Ph.D. (1968), University of California, Berkeley, advanced study, Indiana University. Professor since 1959. Emeritus since 2002. Died 2018.

Condition: Near Fine. Single sheet, single-sided typed letter 8. 5" X 11" with Cain's handwritten corrections. Cain's personal stationery. November 27, 1975. To H. N. Swanson, literary agent. First line reads "Dear Swanie: I had a reason for asking you what I did: I'm getting ready to die, trying to put my affairs in order." Signed "JIm" in black ink. Two vertical folds, one horizontal fold. Staple hole in left corner. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author Manuscripts and paper collectibles.

Two Draft scripts for the 1981 film. One is a Second Draft script, dated December 1979, the other is an Agency script in generic Agency wrappers, undated. Directed by Bob Rafelson, and based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain, "Postman" was one of the gems of early 1980 cinema (along with "The Verdict") and neo-noir, and brought David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world, leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. Mamet's grim update of Cain's classic hard-boiled novel was largely panned on release, but is today held in high regard, and is considered a major influence on the genre. Shot on location in Santa Barbara, California. 1979 script: Red titled wrappers. Title page present, dated December, 1979, noted as SECOND DRAFT, with credits for screenwriter Mamet and novelist Cain. 123 leaves, with last page of text numbered 121. Xerographically reproduced. Pages and wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Undated script: Black titled pictorial wrappers. Title page present, undated, with credits for screenwriter Mamet and novelist Cain. 118 leaves, with last page of text numbered 117. Xerographically reproduced. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, perfect bound. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.