The Champ (Original post-production screenplay for the 1931 pre-Code film)
- Beverly Hills, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], 1931
Beverly Hills, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], 1931. Post-production script for the 1931 pre-Code film.
A washed-up prizefighter attempts to regain his self esteem and retain custody of his eight-year-old son by quitting gambling and alcohol. Nominated for four Academy Awards, winning two, including Best Actor for Wallace Beery (shared with Fredric March for "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde").
Beige Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer wrappers, with a script department label affixed to the front wrapper noting copy No. 4, dated 12-23-31, noted as "instructions for superimposing titles," with three File Copy stamps. Title page integral with front wrapper. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages about Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with two gold brads along the top edge.
Rosenbaum 1000.
A washed-up prizefighter attempts to regain his self esteem and retain custody of his eight-year-old son by quitting gambling and alcohol. Nominated for four Academy Awards, winning two, including Best Actor for Wallace Beery (shared with Fredric March for "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde").
Beige Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer wrappers, with a script department label affixed to the front wrapper noting copy No. 4, dated 12-23-31, noted as "instructions for superimposing titles," with three File Copy stamps. Title page integral with front wrapper. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages about Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with two gold brads along the top edge.
Rosenbaum 1000.