Item #76181 The Night-Comers. Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) reader's report, favourably assessing the novel's potential for film adaptation, together with a First Edition book. Eric AMBLER, Frank JACKSON, report author.
The Night-Comers. Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) reader's report, favourably assessing the novel's potential for film adaptation, together with a First Edition book.
The Night-Comers. Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) reader's report, favourably assessing the novel's potential for film adaptation, together with a First Edition book.
The Night-Comers. Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) reader's report, favourably assessing the novel's potential for film adaptation, together with a First Edition book.
The Night-Comers. Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) reader's report, favourably assessing the novel's potential for film adaptation, together with a First Edition book.
The Night-Comers. Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) reader's report, favourably assessing the novel's potential for film adaptation, together with a First Edition book.

The Night-Comers. Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) reader's report, favourably assessing the novel's potential for film adaptation, together with a First Edition book.

N.p. [London: Elstree Studios/ABPC], Heinemann, 1956. [Literary and cinematic critique] Elstree Studios' report on the Eric Ambler thriller, considering the novel as suitable for filming. 3pp., typed report on rectos only. Perforations down left edge from office binding. Very well preserved. Book is near fine in like jacket. A gun-running thriller set in South East Asia which was favourably reviewed by Ian Fleming for The Sunday Times. Dated 16th July 1956, Jackson's report for Elstree provides a summary of the story, list of principal characters, synopsis and reader's comments. His verdict was generally positive, but with reservations concerning budget and politics: 'A brilliant thriller which would make a first-class film of international status... well-realised setting, exciting story, big thrills, off-beat love story... the book has everything...'. Jackson likens it to the 1956 American adventure film 'Huk!'. Despite interest from British actor Stewart Granger, who planned to produce and star in a film adaptation of the novel alongside his then-wife Jean Simmons, the project was ultimately abandoned and never developed. A scarce film industry critique from one of Britain's best-known and well-loved film studios. Item #76181

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