director, screenwriter / M ORIGINAL AUSTRIAN PREMIERE PROGRAM 1st Edition 1931

Description: M - ORIGINAL AUSTRIAN PREMIERE PROGRAM Author: Lang, Fritz (director & screenwriter); Von Harbou, Thea (screenwriter); Lorre, Peter (starring) Title: M - ORIGINAL AUSTRIAN PREMIERE PROGRAM Publication: Berlin: Nero-Film AG, 1931 Edition: First Edition Description: Original Austrian premiere program for Fritz Lang's 1931 German film, customized for the film's premiere at the Apollo Theater in Vienna - Lang's birthplace and home for the earlier part of his life. A highly influential pre-war film noir and masterpiece of world cinema, ranking among the best of Lang's body of work. In addition to being Lang's first sound film, 'M' also served as the vehicle for Peter Lorre's breakout role as child murderer Hans Beckert. The program is chiefly illustrated throughout with a series of photo-montages, and gives the date of the premiere as 3 September, 1931. A rare premiere program for one of Lang's most enduring films. Small folio (22.5cm); green and white photo-illustrated wrappers, folded, with the premiere information printed in red on front wrapper; [8pp]; illus. Faint horizontal fold at center, faint diagonal crease to upper right corner of front wrapper, with a chip to lower left corner of rear wrapper and a few tiny tears; Very Good+. Seller ID: 1738 Subject: Film Ephemera Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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