John Huston BARBARIAN AND THE GEISHA THE TOWNSEND HARRIS STORY Original #151804

Description: The Barbarian and the Geisha [The Townsend Harris Story] (Original screenplay for the 1958 film) Author: John Huston (director); John Wayne, Eiko Ando, Sam Jaffe (starring); Charles Grayson, Nigel Balchin, James Edward Grant, Alfred Hayes (screenwriters) Title: The Barbarian and the Geisha [The Townsend Harris Story] (Original screenplay for the 1958 film) Publication: Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox, 1957 Description: Final script for the 1958 film, also seen here under the working title "The Townsend Harris Story." A dramatization of the experiences of American diplomat Townsend Harris, sent to serve as the first US Consul General to Japan in 1856, during the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate. Set and shot on location in Kyoto and Nara, Japan. Tan titled wrappers, noted as FINAL on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped copy No. 704 and production No. 2, dated October 23, 1957. Title page missing, possibly as issued. Approximately 120 leaves, with last page of text numbered 108. Multilith duplication, rectos only, with blue and pink revision pages throughout. Pages Very Good plus, wrapper Very Good plus, bound internally with three gold brads.Pagination available upon request. Seller ID: 151804 Subject: 1950s Cinema, Actors, Asian Interest, Directors, Film Scripts, Western 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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