MASH [M*A*S*H]

Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox, 1969. Final script for the 1970 film. Included with the script are eight borderless double-weight reference photographs from the film, with stamps specific to the film's French release on the versos.

Based on the 1968 novel by Richard Hooker, and, in turn, the basis of the acclaimed television show which ran for 11 seasons, from 1972 to 1983, on CBS. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Screenplay, and nominated for four more, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actress. Winner of the Palme d'Or.

Script:

Blue titled Twentieth Century-Fox wrappers, noted as FINAL SCREENPLAY on the front wrapper, rubber-stamped production No. 5059 and copy No. 209, dated February 26, 1969. Title page present, dated February 26, 1969, noted as FINAL, with credits for screenwriter Ring Lardner, Jr. and novelist Richard Hooker. 142 leaves, with last page of text numbered 141. Mimeograph duplication on eye-rest green stock, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound internally with three gold brads.

Photographs:

Approximately 7.5 x 9.5 inches. Near Fine.

Script and photographs housed together in a custom blue clamshell box.

National Film Registry.

[Book #160038]