GREENE--REED | The Third Man, 1969, inscribed by Orson Welles

GREENE, GRAHAM AND CAROL REED

The Third Man. Lorrimer, 1969

8vo, FIRST EDITION OF THE FILM SCRIPT, INSCRIBED BY ORSON WELLES NEXT TO THE CELEBRATED 'CUCKOO CLOCK' SPEECH, illustrated with stills from the film, original pictorial wrappers, some pencil markings, extremities very slightly worn

An association copy of the printed script of one of the most celebrated films of all time. Welles' famous 'cuckoo-clock' speech was not part of Greene's original text (it is included here as a footnote on page 114) and was subsequently attributed to Welles who apparently invented it during filming. This copy is inscribed "For | Reg | best wishes | Orson Welles". Apparently Welles was amused to be asked to sign this book and noted that it was the only time he had ever done so.

LITERATURE:

Wobbe A51a

PROVENANCE:

Sotheby's, 24 February 2000, lot 224

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