ESSEX, Harry
[Two Screenplays]: "It Came from Outer Space" formerly "Man from Outer Space" formerly "The Atomic Monster" [with] "It Came from Outer Space" formerly "The Atomic Monster"
Two early screenplays (November 8, 1952 and December 19, 1952) for the 1953 film. Both are bradbound mimeographed wrappers, the first wrapper is typed, the second is in studio wrappers. Near fine. Both copies bear the ownership signature of the films producer William R. Alland, and both copies have substantial changes in Alland's hand, including title changes; additionally, the second script has several drawings in his hand. Something of a science-fiction classic, based on a story by Ray Bradbury. Alland started with the Mercury Theatre group and was heard in the legendary War of the Worlds broadcast, as well as having a credited role in Citizen Kane. However, he quickly turned to producing, and had a string of hits including this film, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, This Island Earth, The Mole People, The Deadly Mantis, and many more, largely in the fields of science-fiction and westerns.
[BTC #302211]
