Zapata : introduction and background : typescript first draft, undated [1948].

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Zapata : introduction and background : typescript first draft, undated [1948].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/778698680

Outlining Mexican history through the revolution to 1919 and describing in detail the people and customs of the state of Morelos. Discussing the type of screenplay he would like to write about Emiliano Zapata, noting "I should like to make him a real and living man, and to have his relationships warm; but at the same time, I should like to lift him above the real and the exact, since that is the way hie is considered in his own country now." Recommending that the film be shot on location in Mexico, discussing the difficulties that American production companies have when producing films in Mexico, and suggesting Oscar Danziger (i.e., Dancigers) as a "Front-production man." Remarking that "Kazan and I see eye to eye on this picture" and stating that the only actor who could play Zapata "with veracity and integrity and beliveableness" is Pedro Armindades (i.e., Armendáriz).

1 item (95 p.), unbound ; 27.9 cm

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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