The United States Steel Hour: The Change in Chester [The Transmogrification of Chester Brown] (Original screenplay for the 1957 television episode)
by Arthur Hailey (screenwriter); Tom Poston, John McGiver, Marcel Hillaire, Alan Hewitt (starring); Don Richardson (director)
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About This Item
N.p.: N.p., 1957. First Draft typescript for the Season 1 Episode 3 of the 1953-1963 television series, which originally aired on July 31, 1957 on CBS, seen here under the working title "The Transmogrification of Chester Brown." Manuscript pencil and ink annotations throughout, most noting pagination and editorial revisions.
Included with the script are several letters and memos between screenwriter Arthur Hailey, agent Maeve Southgate, and programming executive Marshall Jamison, as well as several typed memos from within Jamison's office, discussing revisions to the script, dated variously between March 29 and July 30, 1957.
A meek office clerk at an advertising firm takes a "Personality Projection" course which ignites his self-confidence, leading him to pursue greater opportunities at the firm.
Blue titled self wrappers, noted as LIMITED DISTRIBUTION / FIRST DRAFT in manuscript pencil annotation on the front wrapper, along with an annotation noting the date 4/24/57, with credits for screenwriter Arthur Hailey. Title page present, with credits for screenwriter Arthur Hailey. 82 leaves, with last page of text numbered III-21. Typescript, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, partially bound with a single staple to the top left corner.
Included with the script are several letters and memos between screenwriter Arthur Hailey, agent Maeve Southgate, and programming executive Marshall Jamison, as well as several typed memos from within Jamison's office, discussing revisions to the script, dated variously between March 29 and July 30, 1957.
A meek office clerk at an advertising firm takes a "Personality Projection" course which ignites his self-confidence, leading him to pursue greater opportunities at the firm.
Blue titled self wrappers, noted as LIMITED DISTRIBUTION / FIRST DRAFT in manuscript pencil annotation on the front wrapper, along with an annotation noting the date 4/24/57, with credits for screenwriter Arthur Hailey. Title page present, with credits for screenwriter Arthur Hailey. 82 leaves, with last page of text numbered III-21. Typescript, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, partially bound with a single staple to the top left corner.
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- Seller
- Royal Books, Inc. (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
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- Title
- The United States Steel Hour: The Change in Chester [The Transmogrification of Chester Brown] (Original screenplay for the 1957 television episode)
- Author
- Arthur Hailey (screenwriter); Tom Poston, John McGiver, Marcel Hillaire, Alan Hewitt (starring); Don Richardson (director)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- N.p.
- Place of Publication
- N.p.
- Date Published
- 1957
- Keywords
- Television | Television Scripts | 1950s Cinema | Comedy
- Bookseller catalogs
- Comedy; Television Scripts; Television; 1950s Cinema;
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