The Comedy Man

Buckinghamshire: British Lion Film Corporation, 1964. Draft script for the 1964 film.

Based on the 1960 novel of the same title by Douglas Hayes. A middle-aged stage actor moves from a conservative life in the provinces to the very center of Swinging London and tries to revitalize his career by performing in commercials.

Set in London, shot on location there.

Black untitled wrappers with a die-cut title window in the British style. Title page present, with credits for screenwriter Peter Yeldham, and author Douglas Hayes. 129 leaves, with last page of text numbered 128. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine bound internally with three silver brads.

[Book #142333]