Three original pressbooks for films written by Horace McCoy, 1933-1934

New York: Columbia Pictures, 1933-1934. Collection of three vintage pressbooks for three pre-Code films written by noted hard-boiled novelist Horace McCoy: "Hold the Press" (1933), "Fury of the Jungle" (1933), and "Speed Wings" (1934).

McCoy moved to Hollywood in 1931, hoping to pursue a career as an actor. After a failed screen test at MGM, McCoy discovered a talent for writing treatments and film scenarios, and would go on to pen numerous films for Columbia, Paramount, and other studios through the next three decades.

12 x 18 inches. Generally Near Fine.

[Book #167828]