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Paul Bowles correspondence with Tom Christie
American writer and composer Paul Bowles corresponded with writer Tom Christie from 1981 through 1985. Letters in the collection discuss Christie’s ideas and progress on turning stories by Bowles into screenplays, especially “The Hours After Noon” and “The Frozen Fields.”
John Briley's screenplay of Arthur Miller's The Crucible
A screenplay believed to be the first draft of Arthur Miller's The Crucible written by John Briley. Produced by Richard Maynard Productions in white card binder (two pinch brads) imprinted on the front, "Inter-Talent Agency, Inc. 9200 Sunset Boulevard Penthouse 25 Los Angeles, California 90060, dated February 27, 1989. Signed by Arthur Miller on the title page.
Richard Hoffman Beth Henley collection
The Richard Hoffman Beth Henley collection spans the dates 1981-1984 and comprises eight items, including six playscripts and two film posters.
Richard Hoffman Woody Allen collection
The Richard Hoffman Woody Allen collection spans the dates 1966-1995 and comprises autograph, printed, and audio material from the American playwright and film maker Woody Allen.
Herbert Kline collection related to the film Barabbas (The Thief and the Cross)
The Herbert Kline collection related to the film Barabbas (The Thief and the Cross) spans the dates 1954-1960 and comprises the shooting script, letters, telegrams, and documents related to the proposed production of the film, which was ultimately not made.
I never promised you a rose garden : screenplay
British-born screenwriter Gavin Lambert (1924-2005) wrote the screenplay I Never Promised You a Rose Garden based on the 1964 novel by Joanne Greenberg (using pen name Hannah Green).
Sons and lovers : screenplay
In 1959, British-born screenwriter Gavin Lambert (1924-2005) wrote the screenplay Son and Lovers based on the novel by D. H. Lawrence.
Such a gorgeous kid like me : screenplay
British-born screenwriter Gavin Lambert (1924-2005) wrote Such a Gorgeous Kid Like Me as a screen adaptation of Henry Farrell's 1967 novel of the same title.
A Girl Like I: typescript
This prepublication typed manuscript of American screen writer and author Anita Loos's (1893-1981) autobiography A Girl Like I (1966) bears typed and handwritten editorial markings. Some of the pencil notations are in Loos's hand.
The untouchables : screenplay
Original screenplay by David Mamet of The Untouchables, 125 pages plus 25 rewrite pages. Mamet's holograph additions, deletions, and corrections are evident throughout as he advances the storyline to an interim stage that would be reworked further into the film form.
The Misfits : dialogue continuity and cutting continuity
These two mimeographed typescripts are the post-production but pre-release dialogue continuity and cutting continuity scripts for Arthur Miller's screenplay titled The Misfits.
Brian Phelan papers
The Brian Phelan papers document forty years of the literary career of Irish-born playwright and screenwriter Brian Phelan (born 1934). Phelan's adaptations and docudramas focus on Irish characters, the issues of Irish emigration, socialist and feminist themes, and major world events. The collection, which spans from the 1960s to the 2000s, comprises Phelan's working and project files and include correspondence, screenplays, scripts, contracts, photographs, and research.
That Hamilton woman : screenplay
This mimeographed typescript of the screenplay That Hamilton Woman was written by British playwright R. C. Sherriff and screenwriter and director Walter Reisch.
Chapter two : screenplay and letter
This photographically duplicated typescript of Chapter Two, written by American playwright Neil Simon, is accompanied by a promotional letter.
I ought to be in pictures : screenplay
American playwright Neil Simon wrote this screenplay for I Ought to Be in Pictures.
Last of the red hot lovers : screenplay
This mechanically reproduced typescript of Last of the Red Hot Lovers is a screenplay written American playwright by Neil Simon.
Murder by death : screenplay and shooting calls
A mechanically reproduced typescript of the second draft of Neil Simon's screenplay, Murder by Death, which has laid in three shooting call sheets.
Seems like old times : screenplay and shooting call
A photographically reproduced typescript of Neil Simon's revised final draft of his screenplay, Seems Like Old Times, has laid in a shooting call for the first day of filming.
The informer : screenplay
Dudley Nichols screenplay based on Liam O'Flaherty's novel The Informer.
University of Delaware Library collection of websites relating to the Library’s literary collections
This collection documents websites and social media related to authors, playwrights, and other literary figures and organizations which complement and enrich existing literary collections held in Special Collections. This collection includes sites related to University of Delaware Library holdings in American literature; Irish literature; and theatre.
A song for St. Cecilia : playscript
Playscript of Calder Willingham's, "A Song for St. Cecilia." Includes typescript and typescript carbon pages, signed by Willingham, in red studio wrappers. Includes autograph renumbering of pages, and a few word changes by the author. Title page indicates "Second Draft #2."