The Postman Always Rings Twice (Original poster for the 1946 film)
by James M. Cain (novel); Tay Garnett (director); Harry Ruskin, Niven Busch (screenwriters); Lana Turner, John Garfield, Cecil Kellaway (starring)
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About This Item
Based on the 1934 novel by James M. Cain. A high spot of film noir, as well as the careers of Lana Turner and John Garfield.
Set and shot on location in Los Angeles.
27.25 x 41 inches. Linen backed and rolled. Near Fine with some professional restoration and repair at the original folds.
Grant US. Penzler 101. Selby US Masterwork. Silver and Ward Classic Noir. Spicer US.
Synopsis
The Postman Always Rings Twice , the first novel written by James M. Cain, was published in 1934 by Alfred A. Knopf. This book tells a dramatic story of murder and passion. Frank and Cora become lovers and conspire to murder Cora's husband, take over his diner, and live happily ever after. Things go wrong, and the novel is narrated by Frank from his prison cell on death row. The writing style epitomizes and in many ways pioneered hard-boiled crime drama, despite the author's distaste for the term. This book caused a sensation upon publication due to both the violence and sexual content.
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- Seller
- Royal Books, Inc. (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 157187
- Title
- The Postman Always Rings Twice (Original poster for the 1946 film)
- Author
- James M. Cain (novel); Tay Garnett (director); Harry Ruskin, Niven Busch (screenwriters); Lana Turner, John Garfield, Cecil Kellaway (starring)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- MGM
- Place of Publication
- Beverly Hills, CA
- Date Published
- 1946
- Keywords
- Film Posters | Posters and Prints | 1940s Cinema | Films with Literary Sources | Mystery and Crime | Film Noir
- Bookseller catalogs
- Film Posters; Film Noir; Posters and Prints; Films with Literary Sources; Mystery and Crime;
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