September 30, 1955 [9/30/55]

Universal City, CA: Universal Studios, 1976. Final Draft script for the 1977 film, here under working title "9/30/55".

Based on the 1966 play, "How Many Times Have You Seen East of Eden?' by James Bridges. A college student who idolizes James Dean tries to cope with Dean's sudden death on September 30, 1955.

Set in and shot on location in Conway, Arkansas.

Red titled self wrappers, noted as FINAL DRAFT SCREENPLAY on the front wrapper, production No. 02088, dated March 12, 1976. Title page present, noted as Final Draft Screenplay, with credits for director, screenwriter, and playwright James Bridges. 100 leaves, with last page of text numbered 97. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with three gold brads.

Weldon, 1996.

[Book #164201]