Something for Nothing

Los Angeles: Bischoff-Diamond, Circa 1960s. Draft script for an unproduced film. Noted in manuscript ink on the title page as being based on a novel by screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, although we find no evidence of the novel's publication.

Laid in with the script are several budgetary pre-production documents issued by Allied Artists, including a production cost statement.

A former actor and war veteran meets a strange young woman in a car accident, and is drawn to pursue her to her hometown. He soon realizes that the woman planned the accident to murder her husband, a wealthy, alcoholic businessman, and decides to help her—although he has motives of his own.

Set in Los Angeles.

Red titled wrappers. Title page present, with credit for screenwriter Trumbo in manuscript ink. 141 leaves, with last page of text numbered 140. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Very Good plus, wrapper Very Good, bound with three gold brads.

[Book #171147]