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The Ice Follies of 1939 (Original screenplay for the 1939 film) by Reinhold Schunzel (director); Leonard Praskins, Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allan Woolf (screenwriters); James Stewart, Joan Crawford (starring) - 1939

by Reinhold Schunzel (director); Leonard Praskins, Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allan Woolf (screenwriters); James Stewart, Joan Crawford (starring)

The Ice Follies of 1939 (Original screenplay for the 1939 film) by Reinhold Schunzel (director); Leonard Praskins, Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allan Woolf (screenwriters); James Stewart, Joan Crawford (starring) - 1939

The Ice Follies of 1939 (Original screenplay for the 1939 film)

by Reinhold Schunzel (director); Leonard Praskins, Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allan Woolf (screenwriters); James Stewart, Joan Crawford (starring)

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Beverly Hills, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], 1939. Draft script for the 1939 film.

Ice skating performer Larry Hall (James Stewart) derails his career when he falls in love with Mary McKay (Joan Crawford), a fellow skater whose mediocre talent costs him his reputation and several jobs. In an effort to buoy her marriage, Mary forgoes skating for an acting opportunity, quickly catapulting herself into superstardom and leaving her husband behind. When Larry's dream of producing a successful ice show finally come to fruition, husband and wife suddenly find themselves on an equal playing field.

Blue titled wrappers, noted as TEMPORARY INCOMPLETE on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped copy No. 80514, dated 09/22/38. Title page integral with first page of text, dated 09/22/38. 93 leaves, with last page of text numbered 90. Mimeograph duplication, with goldenrod and blue revision pages throughout. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good bound with two gold brads.

Hirschhorn, p. 158.
  • Seller Royal Books, Inc. US (US)
  • Book Condition Used
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Publisher Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM]
  • Place of Publication Beverly Hills, CA
  • Date Published 1939
  • Keywords Film Scripts | Musical | 1930s Cinema | Dance