1978 · New York
by Sissy Spacek, William Hurt, Sally Kellerman, Howard Da Silva (starring); Ron Maxwell (director); Albert Innaurato, David Shaber (screenwriters)
New York: Joseph E. Levine Productions, 1978. Draft script for the 1978 television movie, which originally aired on January 25, 1978, on PBS, as part of the "Great Performances" anthology series. Early draft, credited to screenwriter David Shaber, who would go uncredited in the final release.
An early role for both Sissy Spacek and William Hurt, with Sally Kellerman and Howard Da Silva in their prime. Based on a short story by Paul Gallico, about an untalented but doggedly optimistic singer who joins a U.S.O. tour overseas in the hopes that it will bring her fame and fortune. Winner of an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Howard Da Silva.
Shot on location in Hammelburg and Baumholder, Germany.
Blue titled Studio Duplicating Service wrappers, with credit for screenwriter David Shaber. Title page present, undated, with credits for Shaber and story writer Paul Gallico. 116 leaves, with last page of text numbered 115. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages about Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with two gold screw brads. (Inventory #: 166551)
An early role for both Sissy Spacek and William Hurt, with Sally Kellerman and Howard Da Silva in their prime. Based on a short story by Paul Gallico, about an untalented but doggedly optimistic singer who joins a U.S.O. tour overseas in the hopes that it will bring her fame and fortune. Winner of an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Howard Da Silva.
Shot on location in Hammelburg and Baumholder, Germany.
Blue titled Studio Duplicating Service wrappers, with credit for screenwriter David Shaber. Title page present, undated, with credits for Shaber and story writer Paul Gallico. 116 leaves, with last page of text numbered 115. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages about Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with two gold screw brads. (Inventory #: 166551)