Author: Anthony Harvey (director); James Goldman (screenwriter); Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle (starring)
Title: The Lion in Winter (Original screenplay for the 1968 film)
Publication: London: Haworth Productions, Circa 1968
Description: Second Draft script for the 1968 film. With the ownership name of cinematographer Douglas Holcombe in manuscript ink on the title page
Based on the 1966 play by James Goldman, who also wrote the screenplay. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Peter O'Toole, and winning three, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actress for Katharine Hepburn.
Set in England, shot on location in France and Ireland.
Blue untitled wrappers with a die-cut title window in the British style. Title page present, noted as Second Draft, with credits for screenwriter James Goldman. 155 leaves, with last page of text numbered 151. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Very Good plus, lightly toned to the title page, wrapper Very Good plus, with cello tape repairs to the title window, bound with two lightly rusted silver brads.
Seller ID: 146898
Subject: 1960s Cinema, Academy Awards, British Cinema, British Interest, Film Scripts, Films Based on Plays, Films with Literary Sources