Frank Capra's RIDING HIGH (2/28/49) Paramount Master File Rainbow Draft + COA!

Description: Frank Capra's RIDING HIGH (2/28/49) Paramount Master File Rainbow Draft + COA! *Guaranteed Vintage and Original as issued. Comes with COA from the Museum of Mom and Pop Culture! *Here's an old-school beauty! It's a massive 169 page Final White Draft (with blue, green, pink and gold revised pages) for Frank Capra's RIDING HIGH - dated Feb 28, 1949 - Written by Mel Shavelson, Jack Rose and Robert Riskin. *The script, itself, is Hand-Stamped MASTER FILE, FILE COPY and RETURN TO STORY DEPT. - Also find the "3289" Production Number Hand-Stamped on the top right of the cover page. First interior page repeats credits on the Steno Dept. Sign Out Page which is uncut and stamped script number "25" both on sheet and on uncut receipt square. Next find Cast of Character Page with super-star Bing Crosby toplining the bill. *OVERALL CONDITION: See Photos - Very Good or Better - Script has no brads - The cover and most of the pages display a gradually lightening pair of vertical lines. This appears to have been due to some issue with the rollers on the mimeo machine. The script pages are otherwise unaffected. We don't think you will be disappointed in this great piece. *HISTORICAL INFORMATION: Riding High is a 1950 black-and-white musical racetrack film featuring Bing Crosby and directed by Frank Capra. The songs were performed live during filming instead of the customary lip-synching to studio recordings. The film is a remake of an earlier Capra film with screenwriter Robert Riskin titled Broadway Bill (1934). While the film is generally a light musical comedy, its plot contains an unexpected tragic turn. *STORYLINE: A horse trainer who has fallen on hard times looks to his horse, Broadway Bill, to finally win the big race. *REVIEWS:Variety's review was favorable: "Big yen by the Hollywood film factories recently for remaking past hits is bound to get another hypo when this one gets around. Frank Capra has taken Mark Hellinger’s yarn, Broadway Bill, which he produced and directed for Columbia in 1934, and turned it into one of the best Bing Crosby starrers that’s come along for a considerable time." A positive review was published in Photoplay: "Just when folk were wondering when Bing Crosby’s lean season was due to end, along comes Frank Capra with a tailor-made story worthy of Bing's considerable talents... Full of high spirits, as fresh as a newly-cut sward, and deliciously humorous, this is without question the best Crosby film for years." Harrison's Reports called the film "as good and even better than the original, for the leading role is a 'natural' for Bing Crosby, whose easy-going style and nonchalant glibness give the picture much of its charm." John McCarten of The New Yorker also liked the film, writing: "Besides including interesting stuff about racing, 'Riding High' offers several pleasant songs, rendered genially by Mr. Crosby." *SEE MORE CLASSIC PLAYS, MUSICALS AND SCREENPLAYS FROM THIS AMAZING 150K SCRIPT ARCHIVE IN OUR OTHER AUCTIONS - AND IN THE WEEKS TO COME! PLEASE NOTE: Screen Grab of poster NOT INCLUDED - IMAGE ADDED AS VISUAL REFERENCE ONLY - THANKS! Alan J. Adler *International Buyers: Please make contact if interested well before auction closes to discuss shipping options. *BID WITH CONFIDENCE AND ENJOY! Payment: Please send the payment for your item within 3 days of winning the item. Shipping: We generally ship once a week towards the end of the week. If it is a birthday or emergency, we can make special arrangements. We love to combine, but if you win more than one item, wait for us to pack and weigh your total order and invoice you for that total. Domestic Shipping: We use UPS for higher-grade material unless there is some kind of specific issue such as size. International Shipping: We use USPS. Insurance is required on international purchases to ensure your item gets to you safely. We claim the value of the package by the price at which the auction ends. We are sorry, but we cannot under-value your shipment or claim your item as a gift to avoid customs fees. Buyer is responsible for all taxes, duties and customs fees. Returns and Refunds: Return Policy - We are proud to offer 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed - YOUR MONEY BACK IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED! * NOTE: If you are not happy in any way with your transaction, communication, or the item, itself, PLEASE CONTACT via email or phone so we can amicably sort out any misunderstandings or problems. Your satisfaction and positive feedback is important to us and our business! Communication: We check email frequently. If you do not receive a response to your question within 48 hours - it's possible we may not have gotten your email. IF SOMETHING DOES NOT LOOK RIGHT - EMAIL US AND WE WILL ADDRESS THE ISSUE - BEFORE OR AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES!

Price: 99 USD

Location: Topanga, California

End Time: 2024-12-19T18:05:06.000Z

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