Pulp [Scandal]

London: Michael Klinger, Circa 1971. Draft script for the 1972 film, here under the working title "Scandal."

Following the success of the stone-cold 1971 neo-noir classic "Get Carter," director-screenwriter Mike Hodges and actor Michael Caine re-teamed for a lighter but no less moody take on the noir genre. Caine stars as Mickey King, author of sleazy pulp paperbacks, who is hired as a ghost writer for a mysterious celebrity's autobiography. When the celebrity is revealed to be retired tough guy actor Preston Gilbert, played by an outrageous Mikey Rooney, the bodies begin piling up, with King wondering if he's the intended target. Starring noir stalwart Lizabeth Scott in her final film appearance.

Set and shot on location in Malta.

Blue untitled wrappers with a die-cut window in the British fashion. Title page present, with credits for screenwriter Michael Hodges. 111 leaves, with last page of text numbered 109. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with two flat metal brads.

[Book #160452]