This Happy Feeling

Universal City, CA: Universal Pictures, 1957. Revised Final script for the 1958 film. Based on the 1947 play "For Love or Money" by F. Hugh Herbert. Presentation copy belonging to producer Ross Hunter, bound in full navy calf with gilt titles and design, with Hunter's name on the front board.

Veteran actor Curd Jurgens begins to have feelings for a young woman (Debbie Reynolds), much to the chagrin of his romantic partner Alexis Smith. Ultimately Reynolds chooses his younger neighbor (John Saxon), and Jurgens happily returns to Smith. Winner of a Golden Globe.

Set in Connecticut.

Title page present, noted as Revised Final, with credits for screenwriter Blake Edwards. 142 leaves, with last page of text numbered "135-A and 136." Multilith duplication, with blue and pink revision pages throughout, dated variously between 7/12/57 and 9/24/57. Pages Fine, presentation binding about Fine.

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