Film Series from Royal Books, Inc.

Miami: Porky's Productions (Astral), 1980. Draft script for the 1981 film. Single photocopied manuscript annotation on the title page, noting "Received 10/9/80," and a single annotation in manuscript ink on the same page, noting copy No. 3. One of the highest grossing films of 1980, and the film that kickstarted the teen sex comedies of the 1980s, about… Read more about this item

N.p.: Live Entertainment, 1997. Vintage studio still photograph from the 1997 film, showing actor Andrew Divoff. A demonic djinn is accidentally set free when a group of twentieth century construction workers accidentally uncover the ancient opal where its spirit is stored. The first film in the Wishmaster series, followed by three sequels. 8 x 10… Read more about this item

Burbank, CA: Warner Brothers, 1939. Three vintage photographs from the 1939 film, including two vintage reference photographs and one vintage studio still photograph. The ninth and final installment in the Torchy Blane series, and the first film to feature Jane Wyman as the eponymous heroine. Blane, a wisecracking reporter at the fictitious Daily Star, returns to help her… Read more about this item

Burbank, CA: Warner Brothers, 1940. Two vintage photographs from the 1940 film, including one vintage studio still photograph and one vintage reference photograph. One with the stamp and sticker of Culver Service Photos and Research to the verso, one with a seller stamp and sticker to the verso. The sequel to "Brother Rat" (1938), following three cadets as… Read more about this item

Hollywood: Cannon Films, 1984. Second Draft script for the 1985 film. With a single annotation in manuscript ink on the title page, noting "Reg. W.G.A. West". The third film in the popular "Death Wish" film series, following "Death Wish" (1974) and "Death Wish II" (1982). In this entry, vigilante killer Paul Kersey battles a succession of New… Read more about this item

Universal City: Universal City Studios, 1985. Second Draft script for the 1986 film, belonging to uncredited crew member "K Harmen," with a manuscript annotation of their name in manuscript ink at the top of front wrapper and annotations in red manuscript pencil on several pages. An often maligned, yet ambitious and impressive directorial debut from Anthony Perkins,… Read more about this item

Burbank, CA: Walt Disney, 2003. For Your Consideration script for the 2003 film. A blacksmith teams up with a quixotic former pirate captain to save the governor's daughter, who has been kidnapped by a band of undead pirates. The first film in Disney's popular "Pirates of the Caribbean" series. Shot on location in the Dominican… Read more about this item

N.p.: N.p., 1989. Revised Draft script for the 1990 fantasy film. Based on Michael Ende's 1979 novel. Bastian Bux returns to Fantasia, where the Childlike Empress seeks his and Atreyu's aid in defeating "Emptiness," an evil force controlled by a cruel sorceress. The second film in the NeverEnding Story series, preceded by "The NeverEnding Story" six years… Read more about this item

Manhattan Beach, CA: Lightstorm Entertainment, 1990. Draft script for the 1991 film. Script pages watermarked "T20029" on every leaf. The second film in the long-running multimedia franchise, incorporating six feature films, a television series, video games, comic books, novels, toys, and even an amusement park ride. Winner of four Academy Awards, and nominated for two more, including Best… Read more about this item

N.p.: N.p., 1992. Revised Draft script for the 1992 film. SIGNED by actor Mel Gibson on the title page: "Love [and] thanks! / Mel Gibson / 92." With rainbow revisions in eight different colors. A former police officer turned gangland arms dealer is pursued by two cops in Los Angeles. The third film in the highly successful Lethal… Read more about this item

Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox, 1994. Draft script for the 1995 film, seen here under the working title "Simon Says: Die Hard III." The third film in the Die Hard series, following "Die Hard" (1988) and "Die Hard 2" (1990), and preceding "Live Free or Die Hard" (2007) and "A Good Day to Die Hard" (2013). In this… Read more about this item

Beverly Hills, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], 1970. Vintage studio still photograph of Edmund Gwenn, Donald Crisp, and Pal (the dog performing as Lassie) from the television release of the 1949 film, circa 1970s. Based on the 1912 novel "Greyfriars Bobby" by Eleanor Stackhouse Atkinson, which is based on the true story of Greyfriars Bobby, a 19th century Edinburgh… Read more about this item

Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox, 1989. Draft script for the 1990 film, here under the working title "58 Minutes." Sequel to the 1988 action thriller, based on the 1987 novel "58 Minutes" by Walter Wager. Two years after the Nakatomi Tower incident, hard-nosed cop John McClane returns to save Dulles International Airport from grenade-wielding ex-military mercenaries. Set… Read more about this item

Universal City: Universal Pictures, 1943. Vintage reference photograph from the 1943 film, showing actor Lon Chaney Jr. in costume as Count Alucard Dracula. The third Dracula film from the Universal Classic Monster series, preceded by "Dracula" (1931) and "Dracula's Daughter" (1936). Count Dracula's son, Count Alucard, is invited to the Louisiana swamps by a young heiress,… Read more about this item

Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox, 1990. Rainbow Revision Shooting script for the 1990 film, here under the working title of "Predator 2: The Hunt Continues," copy belonging to 2nd Assistant "B" cameraman, Butch Pierson, with the annotation of his name in manuscript red ink on the verso of the front wrapper, and annotations in manuscript ink on page 52. … Read more about this item

Los Angeles: State Street Pictures, 2003. Preliminary Draft script for the 2004 film, blue revision copy dated 7/9/03 with pink revision pages dated 7/10/03, copy belonging to Production Sound Mixer, David Obermeyer, with his name on a label on the top of the title page, here under the working title "Barbershop 2," with annotations in manuscript marker and ink… Read more about this item

Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures, 1979. Vintage borderless studio still photograph from the 1979 Canadian film, showing actors Bill Murray and Chris Makepeace. With a folded mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. The counselors and teenage campers at a cut-rate summer camp in Ontario experience a variety of wacky adventures, including pranking and competing against the nearby rich… Read more about this item

Santa Monica: RKO Radio Pictures, 1948. Vintage pressbook for the 1948 film. Sequel to "Badman's Territory" (1946). While fighting outlaws, an Oklahoma town marshal falls into forbidden love with a beautiful desperado. Eight pages. 11 x 17 inches. Very Good plus overall. Pitts 3383.

Los Angeles: Cinerama Releasing, 1958. Vintage program for the 1958 film. The fifth film in the Cinerama travelogue series, following "This is Cinerama" (1952), "Cinerama Holiday" (1955), "Seven Wonders of the World" (1956), and "Search for Paradise" (1957). 20 pages, saddle stitched, 9 x 11.75 inches. Near Fine. A striking, colorful copy.

N.p.: N.p., 1975. Draft script for the 1975 film. Copy belonging to actor Dick Miller, with his name in manuscript ink annotation to the title page, and his manuscript ink annotations throughout. From the estate of Dick Miller. Directed by noted 1970s filmmaker Barbara Peeters, during her tutelage period with Roger Corman. A well received film both upon… Read more about this item