Description: Scoop (Original screenplay for the 1987 film) Author: Gavin Millar (director); William Boyd (screenwriter); Evelyn Waugh (novel); Denholm Elliott, Donald Pleasence, Michael Hordern (starring) Title: Scoop (Original screenplay for the 1987 film) Publication: London: Independent Television, 1986 Description: 3rd Draft script for the television movie. Based on the 1938 novel by Evelyn Waugh, which in turn was based on Waugh's own experiences working at the Daily Mail. Working copy, with manuscript annotations in blue, red, and black ink and pink highlighter throughout, as well as handmade tape tabs marking the scenes. Laid in are a number of original and photocopied newspaper articles dealing with the production, six pages of background information on their Moroccan shooting location, and four pages of call sheets from Morocco. A tale of sensationalist foreign correspondents covering a war in Ishmaelia, desperately looking for news of a story to send home, and the unlikely man who finds the real scoop. Shot on location in Morocco and the United Kingdom. White self titled wrappers, noted as 3rd Draft on the front wrapper, production No. 10556, dated June 1986, with credits for screenwriter Boyd, novelist Waugh, director Millar, and eight other crew members including producer Sue Birtwistle. Title page integral with the front wrapper. 127 leaves, with last page of text numbered 126. Mechanical duplication, with undated blue revision pages throughout. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine bound with two silver brads. Seller ID: 135813 Subject: British Interest, Comedy, Film Scripts, Films with Literary Sources, Media and Journalism, Television Movie, Television Scripts 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.
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Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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