Screen adaptation, stills, and film for the original version of John Steinbeck's story FLIGHT, 1957-1961.

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Screen adaptation, stills, and film for the original version of John Steinbeck's story FLIGHT, 1957-1961.

Included are Neyman's original versions: some preliminary film shots, his film, such of it as has been preserved, stills from the film and related prints, correspondence, publicity from his day, and ephemera.

3.5 linear ft.

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