Description: Becket (Original screenplay for the 1964 film) Author: Peter Glenville (director); Edward Anhalt (screenwriter); Jean Anouilh (playwright); Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud (starring) Title: Becket (Original screenplay for the 1964 film) Publication: Hollywood: Paramount Pictures, 1963 Description: Revised Draft script for the 1964 film. With a few manuscript pencil annotations throughout, mostly relating to line revisions and props. Based on the 1959 French play by Jean Anouilh. King Henry II's malcontent relationship with the Church leads to the appointment of his close friend Thomas Becket as the Archbishop of Canterbury. Henry does not anticipate, however, how seriously Becket will take the vocation, leading to the dissolution of their friendship in the face of Becket's rising political power. Nominated for eleven Academy Awards, winning one for Best Adapted Screenplay. Set in England and France.Beige titled wrappers. Title page present, dated 12th February, 1963, noted as REVISED. 157 leaves, with last page of text numbered 155. Mimeograph duplication on yellow stock, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, with some rusting near the binding, bound internally with three silver brads. Seller ID: 146394 Subject: 1960s Cinema, Academy Awards, Film Scripts, Films Based on Plays 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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