Escape from Zahrain [Zahrain]

Hollywood: Paramount Pictures, 1961. Final White script for the 1962 film, "Escape from Zahrain," here under the film's working title, "Zahrain" (with ESCAPE FROM in manuscript ink just above it). Notations in manuscript ink and pencil on the front wrapper recto and verso, though the associations are unknown.

Based on Michael Barrett's 1960 novel, "Appointment in Zahrain." A wanted revolutionary (Brynner) and his gang, including a protege played by Sal Mineo, travel through the desert in an attempt to elude the Arab security forces.

A story set in the Middle East, shot on location in the Mojave Desert in California.

Self wrappers, noted as FINAL WHITE SCRIPT on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped copy No. 122 and production No. 11541, dated June 6, 1961, with credits for producer-director Neame, and screenwriter Estridge. Title page integral with front wrapper. 111 leaves, with last page of text numbered 111. Mimeograph duplication, dated variously 6/5/61 and 6/6/61. Near Fine overall, bound with two silver brads.

[Book #134942]