The Hill of Hope: A Film of Modern Israel

Herbert Kline (screenwriter)

N.p. N.p., Circa 1964. Draft script for an unproduced fictional film, set on a kibbutz in Israel, by documentary filmmaker Herbert Kline. Accompanying the script is a typed letter signed by Kline, dated "May II, 1964," discussing casting of the film, plans for script rewrites, including the removal of some "overt political statements" that aided in getting Israeli financing, and his hope that the success of this film would "lead to a series of modest budget" films shot in Israel.

Blue titled wrappers. Title page present, with credits for screenwriter Kline. 136 leaves, with last page of text numbered 135. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine, wrapper lightly soiled else Near Fine, bound with tape.

Letter: 8.5 x 11 inches, recto only, folded horizontally. Very Good, with a jagged tear to one edge and some light creasing.


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