Martin Landau (4) earliest television shooting shooting scripts for The Plainclothes Man....

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Martin Landau (4) earliest television shooting shooting scripts for The Plainclothes Man. (DuMont, 1954-53) Collection of (4) staple-bound episode scripts of the early mystery program, which was filmed entirely from the never-seen protagonist's point of view a la Lady in the Lake. Including (1) "The Scent of the Kill" 37-page script by Gil Braun, (1) "Murder by Transcription" 34-page script by Gil Braun, (1) "The Four Flusher" 34-page script by Ahlberg and Townsend, and (1) "A Fantastic Friendship" by Vera Caleste. Characteristically, Landau has circled his part in each and made thorough handwritten notes and emendations. "Fantastic Friendship" features a full page of caricature drawings. Exhibiting some toning, tears, and creases. In production used good condition.

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