HAYES, Joseph

The Desperate Hours (Film Press Kit)

N.p. Paramount, 1980. Paperback. Oblong 8vo. Stiff green wrappers bound with 3 metal prong-type clasps. 3 text pages (rectos only), 3 glossy black-and-white photographs (8" X 10"). Near fine. Interesting "Paramount Portfolio 1" press kit sent by the studio to network affiliates for the re-release of this 1955 suspense film starring Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy and Martha Scott and produced/directed by William Wyler. First text page consists of a cast list, the second page is a film synopsis and the third page the texts for on-the-air announcements for the affiliates' use. .

Main Street Fine Books & ManuscriptsProfessional seller

Book number: 8064

Catalogue: Books

Keywords: HUMPHREY BOGART" "FREDRIC MARCH" "ARTHUR KENNEDY" "MARTHA SCOTT" "GIG YOUNG" "WILLIAM WYLER Film & Theater Mystery & Detective

Joseph Hayes

The Desperate Hours

London, Andre Deutsch, 1955. First edition. Cloth. A smart copy of Hayes' taut drama that follows what happens when the home of an ordinary family is invaded by a trio of escaped criminals. First edition thus, third impression. With pictorial unclipped dustwrapper. Joseph Hayes was an American author and playwright who is best known for his novel 'The Desperate Hours&apos. In an unclipped dustwrapper and full cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Minor shelfwear to the boards. Some bumping and sunning to the dustwrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean, with a small closed tear to the rear free endpaper. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

Rooke BooksProfessional seller

Book number: MOD4-G-10

Catalogue: Modern Fiction

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