Description: Lot of 4 vintage 1940-50 MTI Movie Tie-In PBs Sinatra BRANDO Bergman Bing Crosby - GUYS AND DOLLS by Damon Runyon - Pocket Book #1098 / Sept 1955 - 1st prtgAnthology of stories by Damon Runyon. Five of the stories feature the characters brought to vivid life on the stage and now in Samuel Goldwyn's screen hit "GUYS and DOLLS". The rest are the gayest sagas of Runyon's unshaven immortals - whacky characters you'll enjoy meeting and knowing. Basis for the 1955 American musical film starring Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, and Vivian Blaine. The film was made by Samuel Goldwyn Productions and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). It was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, who also wrote the screenplay. - PEABODY'S MERMAID by Guy & Constance Jones - Pocket Book #503 / July 1948 - 1st prtgOriginal novel and basis for the 1948 Universal Pictures film directed by Irving Pichel starring William Powell and Ann Blyth in the title roles. Delightful story of prosaic shoe manufacturer Arthur Peabody from Boston who is undergoing a mid-life crisis as he approaches his 50th birthday. Peabody and his wife go on vacation to the fictional Caribbean resort of St Hilda, where, while fishing, he catches a mermaid. "Peabody baited and put out the line. It tautened and held, as if on a rock, then tore through his hands. He hauled until his back was aching and sweat blinded him. Close to the boat his quarry struggled weakly and succumbed. He pulled it in. " - THE BELLS OF ST. MARY'S by George Victor Martin - Bantam #103 / July 1947 - 1st prtgNovelization based on the 1945 RKO drama produced and directed by Leo McCarey and starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman. Father O'Malley (Bing Crosby) is transferred to the Roman Catholic inner-city school St. Mary's, where he quickly falls into conflict with its headmistress, Sister Mary (Ingrid Bergman). Their primary disagreement has to do with the deteriorating school itself. Father O'Malley feels it should be abandoned and the children sent to other schools. Sister Mary and the other nuns, however, believe there is still hope, possibly in the form of charity from a wealthy business owner (Henry Travers). - MAN ON FIRE by Owen Aherne - Avon #T-177 / 1957 - 1st prtg (18 pages of b&w photos from the movie) Novelization based on the 1957 MGM drama produced by Sol C. Siegel and directed by Ranald MacDougall (who also wrote the screenplay), starring Bing Crosby and Inger Stevens. Wealthy businessman Earl Carleton (Bing Crosby) is determined to keep his ex-wife, Gwen (Mary Fickett), away from their young son (Malcolm Brodrick). A court battle ensues, with a female judge (Anne Seymour) presiding over the emotional case. As tempers flare and the situation gets more heated, Earl is supported by his patient young girlfriend, Nina (Inger Stevens), while Gwen is backed by her new husband, Bryan Seward (Richard Eastham). All books are complete with light to moderate overall wear and may have any of various condition issues - moderate wear, creasing, spine splitting, stains, minor tears, rubbing, writing. PLEASE CHECK PHOTOS FOR ACTUAL CONDITION OF EACH BOOK All items are bagged and very securely packaged to ensure arrival as described. Check my feedback and bid with confidence. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK. I WILL ALWAYS COMBINE SHIPPING TO SAVE YOU MONEY! A2108
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Origin: American
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Vintage Paperback
Original/Reproduction: Original
Author: Ira Levin, Pierre Boileau
Publisher: Avon, Bantam, Pocket Books
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Movie
Subject: Vintage Paperbacks
Year Printed: 1947
Original/Facsimile: Original