The Babylonians (Original screenplay for an unproduced film)

  • Culver City, CA: Columbia Pictures, 1955
By Oscar Millard (screenwriter)
Culver City, CA: Columbia Pictures, 1955. First Estimating Draft script for an unproduced film.

In ancient Babylon, Sargon, the king's physician, is sent by King Nebuchadnezzar to stir up a revolt in nearby Judah, in order to undercut the prophet Jeremiah.

Screenwriter Oscar Millard was best known for "Come to the Stable" (1949), "The Frogmen" (1951), and "Angel Face" (1953).

Blue titled wrappers, noted as FIRST ESTIMATING DRAFT on the front wrapper and production No. 8309, dated Dec. 16, 1955. Title page present, dated December 15, 1955, noted as FIRST ESTIMATING DRAFT, with credits for screenwriter Oscar Millard. 135 leaves, with last page of text numbered 134. Mimeograph duplication on eye-rest green stock, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.

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