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Christmas in July (Original photograph from the set of the 1940 film) by Sturges, Preston (director, play, screenwriter); Talmadge Morrison (photographer); Dick Powell, Ellen Drew, Raymond Walburn (starring) - 1940

by Sturges, Preston (director, play, screenwriter); Talmadge Morrison (photographer); Dick Powell, Ellen Drew, Raymond Walburn (starring)

Christmas in July (Original photograph from the set of the 1940 film) by Sturges, Preston (director, play, screenwriter); Talmadge Morrison (photographer); Dick Powell, Ellen Drew, Raymond Walburn (starring) - 1940

Christmas in July (Original photograph from the set of the 1940 film)

by Sturges, Preston (director, play, screenwriter); Talmadge Morrison (photographer); Dick Powell, Ellen Drew, Raymond Walburn (starring)

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Los Angeles: Paramount Pictures, 1940. Vintage borderless photograph of director Preston Sturges about to cane his assistant director (uncredited) George Templeton on the set of the 1940 film. Mimeo snipe and stamp crediting photographer Talmage Morrison on the verso. Based on Preston Sturges' 1931 play "A Cup of Coffee." Sturges' second film as writer-director. A clerk is tricked by his co-workers into thinking he won money in a contest, but things spiral out of control as he begins buying presents for his family and friends before they can reveal the prank. 7.75 x 9.5 inches. Near Fine. Rosenbaum 1000. Byrge & Miller, The Screwball Comedy Films.
  • Seller Royal Books, Inc. US (US)
  • Book Condition Used
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Publisher Paramount Pictures
  • Place of Publication Los Angeles
  • Date Published 1940
  • Keywords Film Still Photographs | Photographs | 1940s Cinema | Films Based on Plays | Comedy | Romance | Screwball Comedy | On the Set | Directors