First Edition. Tall octavo, original printed stiff wrappers. Uncommon Hollywood item, 32 pages, "Being an exact and complete copy of the allegations of one of the youngest wife and mother complainants ever to place on record her grievances against an older husband: of his extraordinary and immoral demands on her before, during and after her becoming a mother: of his public and private allegations against her: altogether the most sensational divorce plea ever made before the superior court of Los Angeles, California." Privately printed edition of the divorce complaint of Lita Grey Chaplin. In 1924, when she was 16 years old, she became pregnant by Charles Chaplin, who was then 35. Chaplin, who could have been imprisoned for having sexual relations with a minor, married her in secret in Mexico to avoid a scandal. The marriage lasted three years before collapsing in a sensational divorce in 1928 which was one of the most sensationalized media scandals of its day, with Chaplin hit with the largest divorce settlement ever awarded. The legal complaint, with details of the star's sexual life, infidelities and proclivities as published here, tame as they may seem today, were at the time considered near pornography and sold 'under the counter' at the shocking price of $5 (near $50 in today's terms). Near Fine. Item #16886

First Edition. F. Rodewald dustjacket art. Story of a young woman's success and struggles in Hollywood. Very Good in a Very Good plus dustjacket with some staining to lower spine end and few creases and short closed tears. Item #18595

First Edition. The earliest known novel to deal with the movie business and extremely scarce in original dustjacket. Anonymously written but sometimes attributed to the publisher Edward Clode. "The title character is a film player named Nella who has an affair with and is then rejected by a fellow actor. To hide her grief, she works hard at building her career, often participating in dangerous stunts, and ponders what type of love life future actresses will enjoy." (Slide's The Hollywood Novel p. 25) The movie industry would in the next few years make their move out west to Hollywood and thus future fiction on the subject would take place mostly in that locale. This is simultaneously one of the first and last movie industry titles to be set on the east coast. Very Good attractive copy, couple of small splits at front inner hinge, in Good, modestly soiled dustjacket, shallow chipping at spine ends, quarter sized chip at lower front panel, some splitting at front flap edge, dime sized chip at top front flap corner. Item #32876

First Edition. Signed and inscribed warmly by the Hollywood actor, playwright and novelist, also with three printed holiday greeting cards from the author. Craven appeared in 38 films, including Son of Dracula, Penrod and Sam, and State Fair. Craven also directed two films including the 1934 film production of this title starring himself and Arthur Byron. Near Fine in Very Good plus dustjacket with soiling and spine mildly darkened. Item #14733

First Edition stated. "Aubrey Nash, suave, capable gentleman investigator, was called into the case by a telegram from Harriet Henard on the Pacific Coast; the dead man's cousin, Buckley, flew east from his California movie studio' Twinky Tyler found it necessary to hid in a strange man's apartment because of Blaine's death; and Steve Rawley deserted his sophisticated New York night club life to go snooping in a Connecticut suburb". Very Good, modest cocking, in Very Good dustjacket, nicking and rubbing at spine ends and flap corners. Item #27405

First Edition stated. Edward A. Wilson dustjacket art. Novel of a young woman growing up in Laguna Vista in the California hills. Under the guidance of an infamous foster mother "Adrienne grows to womanhood, ignorant of her rich heritage. Meanwhile her foster mother "maneuvers to bring destruction upon the objects of her jealous hate". Author was also a Hollywood actor and made his film acting debut in 1934 in "The Painted Veil." He would later have supporting roles in "The Good Earth" (1937) and "Across The Pacific" (1943). Near Fine in almost Near Fine dustjacket. Item #31406

Early Reprint Edition, just 15 days after First Edition. Self-help book to happiness, success and good-living by successful American actor, screenwriter, producer and director, who later became founding member of the United Artists and the Motion Picture Academy, and first host of the Oscars Ceremony in 1929. Illustrated black and white plates of stills of author acting in many popular films. Very Good with modest foxing in a Very Good dustjacket with modest chipping to spine ends, moderate spotting to front dustjacket panel and light soling to rear panel. Item #18886

Second Edition. Illustrated with stills from some of Fairbank's films. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket with mild soiling to panels and spine, shallow chipping to spine ends, and light stain spots to rear panel. Item #16354

First Edition. Theatrical drama of modern Manhattan life with scenes set on Coney Island and Broadway. The play also includes the theme of movie making. Faragoh is best known as a successful screenwriter, co-writing the screenplay for the now classic 1931 James Whale directed version of Frankenstein. He also co-wrote the 1931 classic, Little Caesar starring Edward G. Robinson. An extremely scarce play by this most famous of screenwriters. Near Fine in fragile Very Good plus dustjacket, few nicks at spine ends, spine mildly darkened. Item #14469

First Edition. Theatrical drama of modern Manhattan life with scenes set on Coney Island and Broadway. The play also includes the theme of movie making. Faragoh is best known as a successful screenwriter, co-writing the screenplay for the now classic 1931 James Whale directed version of Frankenstein. He also co-wrote the 1931 classic, Little Caesar starring Edward G. Robinson. An extremely scarce play by this most famous of screenwriters. Near Fine in fragile Very Good plus dustjacket, some darkening to spine, very shallow loss to spine ends, tiny chip at top front panel, pink panels perhaps a bit faded. Item #17433

First Edition. O. Soglow dustjacket art and illustrations. Humorous essays in the form of a campaign speech, by the famous American comedian, actor, juggler and writer. Near Fine in a Very Good dustjacket, red color at spine modestly faded, few tiny nicks. Item #24657