When the Boys Meet the Girls [Girl Crazy]

Ganzer. Alvin (director)
Guy Bolton, Jack McGowan (musical)
Robert E. Kent (screenwriter)
Connie Francis, Harve Presnell, Peter Noone (starring)

Beverly Hills, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], 1965. Draft script for the 1965 film musical. Copy from the collection of cinematographer Paul Vogel, presumably his working copy, with "Camera" written in manuscript pencil at the top right corner of the front wrapper. Laid in is a 17-page shooting schedule, under the title "Girl Crazy," dated 7-13-65.

Based on the 1930 musical "Girl Crazy" by Guy Bolton and John McGowan, with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin respectively.

Previously filmed twice before, first in 1932, directed by William A. Seiter and starring Bert Wheeler and Dorothy Lee, then in 1943 directed by Norman Taurog and Busby Berkeley and starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland.

Playboy and heir Danny Churchill (Harve Presnell) helps Ginger Gray (Connie Francis) save her father's ranch by turning it into a motel for divorcees.

The last feature film acting role of Connie Francis.

Set in Nevada, shot on location in Nevada and California.

Yellow titled wrappers, rubber-stamped copy No. 73, dated July 7, 1965, with credits for screenwriter Robert E. Kent. Title page integral with the first page of text. 96 leaves, with last page of text numbered 96. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.

Shooting schedule, 8.5 x 11 inches, Near Fine.


[Book #148129]