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Click here to subscribeA group of psychedelic flyers and notes belonging to Dennis Hopper, including: a Magic Mushroom (Studio City) club flyer advertising light shows and macrobiotic drinks, a full-page newspaper ad for the Australian Marijuana Party, and a variety of correspondence on psychedelic topics that include drawings and brightly colored paper.10 x 6.25 inches (overall)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A signed letter from Miles Davis to Dennis Hopper, detailing Davis' ideas for the soundtrack for Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969) and his desire to be involved in the film.The letter is typewritten on two pages which display numerous creases from prior folding, with Davis' signature appearing on the second page. He begins the letter: "Dennis; / The music on the tape is self-explanatory. I think its [sic] right for your movie." He then summarizes how he thinks his music should be used in the film, concluding: "All the music is copyrighted. I never bothered with writing movie music because the white producers have proven that they want everything and Uncle Tom's fell out. / The music is a tribute to your talent and our long distance friendship. Lets [sic] keep it like that."Though the tape Davis describes is now lost and ultimately Roger McGuinn of The Byrds provided much of the original music for the film's country rock soundtrack, this letter presents a tantalizing glimpse of an alternate version of the film. Together with the original Air Mail envelope bearing Davis' and Hopper's addresses, as well as a memo on Festival Productions Inc. letterhead detailing hotels where Davis could be contacted and two sheets of The Shamrock Hilton notepad paper with a numbered list (handwritten by Hopper) that mentions Davis' "So What."11 x 8.5 inches (largest)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
Correspondence from Ballantine Books Editor-in-Chief Bernard Shir-Cliff, dated October 10, 1969, asking Dennis Hopper to read a compilation of Fritz the Cat comics. The comics would ultimately be adapted for the screen by Ralph Bakshi in 1972.Together with a response from Hopper's assistant Mary Williams informing him that Hopper had not had time to do so before departing to shoot The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971) in Peru.11 x 8.5 inches (largest)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A hardback copy of the book Voices (A Big Table Book, 1969) that was gifted to Dennis Hopper by publisher/First Amendment activist Larry Flynt. The inside cover is handwritten with the words "Property of Dennis Hopper" along with Hopper's address and the words "Gift from Larry Flynt." The book is a collection of English-language translations of the poems of Antonio Porchia.5.5 x 8.5 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A paperback copy of Another Country (A Dell Book, circa 1960s) by James Baldwin that belonged to Dennis Hopper. The cover and a few pages have been torn off to reveal the first page of Book One, which is titled "Easy Rider." The page includes a quote from W.C. Handy that reads, "I told him, easy riders got to stay away, So he had to vamp it, But the hike ain't far." It's believed that this provided inspiration for the title of Hopper's classic film Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969).4.25 x 7 x .75 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
An Anscomatic hand-held super 8 camera model number Gaf ST/110, circa 1970-71, with a reflex zoom lens and with adjustable eyepiece viewfinder that was personally owned by Dennis Hopper.Camera is untested but shows signs of use and wear.10 x 7 x 2.5 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A linen-backed poster of the 1969 Jasper Johns work "Moratorium," from the personal collection of Dennis Hopper.The poster depicts a work commissioned by Leo Castelli to commemorate the anti-war Moratorium Marches that occurred in the fall of 1969 throughout the US. and published by the Committee Against the War in Vietnam. The striking work of anti-war art features the American flag with green camouflage stripes and orange square to symbolize the horrors taking place in Vietnam.Accompanied by two pieces of correspondence from the Vietnam Moratorium Committee to Hopper, housed in a manila folder.24.75 x 30.5 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A note handwritten in pencil by Dennis Hopper on the back of letterhead for the film Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969). The front side of the letterhead has the yellow film poster across the top with the words "Cannes Film Festival Winner! 'Best Film By a New Director'" printed beneath it and the film's production credits printed across the bottom. A typewritten letter by Hopper's assistant Mary Williams was sent to Hopper at the Tourista Hotel in Peru. It reads in part, "Also enclosed are two letters you may want to see. Please let me know what, if anything, you want to do about these."Hopper's handwritten note on the back is a response and appears to be in regards to the El Coretz Theatre in Taos, New Mexico, which he eventually purchased. His note reads in part, "Dear Mary Love to everyone / Read Larry's letter answer / Please that I am in Peru / would be interested in theater / but can't get it together now / won't be back till April that's / earliest could do anything."8.5 x 11 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
Original American flag-themed promotional artwork for the film Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969) executed in red and blue marker on paper (folded).The text reads: "Go straight to Easy Rider." The words "Go straight" are in the shape of an American flag with a peace sign to the side.12 x 18 inches (unfolded)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A vintage t-shirt from Duke's Coffee Shop at the Tropicana Motel in Hollywood, California, personally owned by Dennis Hopper. The cream, cotton-blend short-sleeved t-shirt features a green, red, and black graphic that reads, "Duke's at the Tropicana - Hollywood, California," and shows a palm tree and ocean scene. No label present.Built in the 1940s, the now infamous Tropicana Motel in West Hollywood was home to Duke's Coffee Shop, a relaxed eatery with diner-style cuisine. The motel and coffee shop was an infamous hang out spot for Rock 'n' Roll musicians such as Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, and Stevie Nicks, and even appeared in Andy Warhol's film Heat (Andy Warhol Factory, 1972). Size S 34-36PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A collection of novelty collectible items owned by Dennis Hopper. Included are a silver-tone metal Nomad auto emblem, a Mr. Ugly PEZ dispenser, a pair of kazoos, a spinning top, a plastic case filled with three brass darts, a can with a label that reads "Genuine San Francisco Fog," and a lapel pin that reads "Hi. I'm an effete, impudent intellectual snob."PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of 10 vintage 1960s-1970s posters from the personal collection of Dennis Hopper, including: a 1965 wall calendar, Situationist International "Theses on the Commune"; Sunset Strip 1966, Disney Parade newspaper sheet, Benjamin Blom's Cityana, two copies of a New South Wales Bush Fire Committee fire prevention poster, and others.29 x 22 inches (largest)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A black Nudie's tuxedo jacket, worn by Dennis Hopper to the 42nd Academy Awards where his film Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969) was nominated for Best Original Screenplay, with Jack Nicholson nominated for Best Supporting Actor. He can be seen wearing the garment with Michelle Philips, Jack Nicholson, and others on the red carpet.A men's black wool double-breasted suit jacket, designed by Nudie Cohn. The jacket is cut straight with a wide silhouette and features a relaxed shoulder with light shoulder padding. A synthetic velvet makes up the notch lapel and collar, as well the cuffs of the sleeves; Cohn even added an inverted pleat at the back with dual vents allowing for movement. The lining is a foulard fabric with a paisley motif in black, blue, green, and white. There is a Nudie's label sewn outside the interior left breast pocket reading, "Nudie's Rodeo Tailors, North Hollywood, California." Inside the opposite interior right pocket is a label that reads, "Dennis Hopper, 323." No size marker is present.Together with an original Nudie's Rodeo Tailors handwritten alteration order.PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A pair of unused complimentary tickets to the 1970 Atlanta International Pop Festival, provided for Dennis Hopper.The festival, a follow-up to the 1969 iteration of the event, took place July 3-5, 1970, at Middle Georgia Raceway in Hampton, GA. The lineup included Jimi Hendrix, The Allman Brothers Band, B.B. King, Mott the Hoople, Mountain, and many others.2 x 8 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of Western Union telegrams and one signed typewritten note from Gregory Peck (then-president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) to Dennis Hopper.The note, dated January 7, 1970 and signed by Peck in blue pen, is typewritten on Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences letterhead and welcomes Hopper to the Actors Branch of the Academy. The two telegrams, on yellow Western Union paper, provide information about events honoring that year's foreign nominees and their representatives. The second page of one of the telegrams has been marked "canceled" in red marker.10.5 x 7.25 inches (largest)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A letter on Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences letterhead from Margaret Herrick to Dennis Hopper, informing him of various logistic concerns for his 1970 Easy Rider nomination for Best Original Screenplay at the 42nd Academy Awards, including timing, seating, and appropriate attire for the event.Together with a seating chart for Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, indicating where nominees will be seated.11 x 8.5 inches (largest)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
An Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences pamphlet containing a "reminder list of eligible releases" for the 42nd Annual Academy Awards which took place on April 7, 1970. The pamphlet was mailed to voting members to provide reference before and during voting.Includes the original envelope used to mail the pamphlet to Hopper, addressed to him in Los Angeles.4.25 x 9.5 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of documents relating to Dennis Hopper joining the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1970, including a signed letter from then Executive Director of the Board of Governors, Margaret Herrick (on Academy letterhead), regarding information about the Academy and regulations with two pamphlets and a ballot envelope, and a letter from Hopper's assistant Mary Williams to Lois Hanby of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, confirming that she will hold the regulations letter and agreement until Dennis Hopper returns to Los Angeles. 11 x 8.5 inches (largest)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A copy of the December 7, 1970 issue of Newsweek magazine featuring Jack Nicholson on the cover belonging to Dennis Hopper. This issue includes a story on "The New Movies," which discusses various projects the pair were involved with.11 x 8.5 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of layouts and color transparencies from a colorful, ski-themed photo shoot Dennis Hopper and Michelle Phillips did for Esquire in 1970.Together with correspondence between Hopper's assistant Mary Williams and Barbara Heine (Esquire) regarding reimbursement for travel to New York for Hopper and Phillips, a handwritten thank-you note from Bill King (Esquire), and a manila envelope address to Hopper from King.10 x 14 inches (largest, folded)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of Hopper family correspondence belonging to Dennis Hopper, including two typewritten letters from Jay Hopper (his father) dated 1966, a short handwritten note from David Hopper (his brother), and a poem written by Dennis Hopper to David.The poem is written in black marker on two small sheets of notepad paper and is dated "2/19/1970" on the back in red pen, with the names "David Hopper / Diana Schwab / Mary Williams" below it.11 x 8.5 inches (largest)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A bound script for an episode of The Johnny Cash Show (ABC, 1969-1971) which lists Dennis Hopper, Neil Diamond, and Joni Mitchell as guests. The episode aired on September 30, 1970,The script features a navy blue hard cover with gold-tone lettering that reads "The Johnny Cash Show" and "Dennis Hopper" on the front. There are some pressed flowers in the pages.In the script, his segments are described "JOHN/DENNIS TALK" and "DENNIS / THE PILGRIM." However, the episode aired ultimately included Hopper reciting the Rudyard Kipling poem, "If," and no performance of "The Pilgrim." 11. 5 x 9.5 x 1.25 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A vintage three-piece outfit owned by Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas, from the collection of Dennis Hopper.The outfit includes a cream, textured cotton sleeveless top with a paneled skirt portion with side slits, a front zipper, and belt/drawstring loops, no size or label present; a matching halter top with silver-tone medallion buttons and a back zipper, no size or label present; and a pair of matching high-waisted hot shorts, with a back zipper, no size or label present. Hopper and Phillips met in 1971 on the set of Hopper's film The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971), and married soon after— a union that lasted for only eight days. PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A pair of hardback books titled The Gourmet Cookbook, Volume 1 and Volume 2 (Gourmet, 1965) that are each signed inside in black ink "Michelle Gilliam Phillips / 1969."Phillips, best-known as one of the vocalists in the seminal 1960s folk quartet The Mamas and the Papas, was married to Dennis Hopper for eight days in 1970. She also appeared in Hopper's passion project The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971).7.5 x 9.5 x 4.5 inches, eachPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of smoking accessories personally owned by Dennis Hopper, including: rolling papers; pipes; matchbooks and boxes; a tiny lighter; Bert M. Morris Flip-A-Dor; and various empty cigarette containers.4 x 9 x 6 inches (overall)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of four vintage tunics, personally-owned by Dennis Hopper. The group includes three short-sleeved feedsack tunics, with various vintage prints and significant fading and wear from age, no sizes or labels present; and a cream, silk, long-sleeved peasant-style tunic with flare sleeves, side slits, and pockets (missing all collar buttons), no size or label present. PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A 1970 Dennis Hopper personality poster from the Mabel Dodge Luhan house in Taos, New Mexico. The poster can be seen affixed to a refrigerator in the home during The American Dreamer (Corda Productions, 1971) and was later given linen-backing to preserve it.39.5 x 27.5 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of three edit tape dispensers, used by Dennis Hopper while editing The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971).Hopper's tortured editing process is captured in the L.M. Kit Carson / Lawrence Schiller project, The American Dreamer (Corda Productions, 1971), filmed at Hopper's home in Taos, New Mexico.5 x 10 x 4.25 inches (each)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A collection of vintage press clippings related to the film The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971) that were owned by Dennis Hopper. Included are capsule reviews, movie advertisements, full articles and gossip column mentions of Hopper and the film that were published in a variety of newspapers and magazines all over the world.The Last Movie was a passion project for Hooper, who'd been trying to get the film produced since the mid-1960s. Following the incredible financial success of Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969), Hopper was given a million dollar budget and carte blanche to make the film. The experimental, metafictional drama, which focused on a movie stuntman in Peru, was a critical and financial disappointment upon release but has since been re-evaluated and garnered a cult following.10 x 15 x 3 inches, overallPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of four animal masks used during the production in Peru of Dennis Hopper's The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971), including an elephant, dog, chicken, pig, and rat. The masks can additionally be seen in Hopper's home during The American Dreamer (Corda Productions, 1971), which captures the post-production period of the film.The masks can be seen during several sequences at the start and end of the film, helping to cast movie-making as a ritualistic practice by presenting it alongside other ethnographically viewed practices. In fragile condition.Includes a DVD of the film.Approx. 10 x 9 x 14 inches (each mask)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A pair of clay-on-wood fresco portraits of Madel Dodge Luhan and Tony Lujan from the Mabel Dodge Luhan House ("Mud House") owned by Dennis Hopper in Taos, New Mexico. In fragile condition.Now a hotel, the Mabel Dodge Luhan House was built in 1918 by Antonio Lujan. Mabel Dodge (a wealthy patron of the arts from Buffalo, New York) left New York City to settle in Taos with Lujan. Notable artists, intellectuals, and luminaries spent time there (Ansel Adams, Willa Cather, Carl Jung, Georgia O'Keefe, and others) and the house served as a retreat and melting pot. Hopper acquired the property upon completing production of The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971) and proceeded to plant himself there, having learned of the unique community while making Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969). In 2010, he was laid to rest at the Jesus Nazareno Cemetery in Taos. 18 inches (diameter, each piece)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A well-worn gray pinstripe Western Wear by Lasso suit consisting of pants and jacket, worn by Dennis Hopper as "Kansas" in his film The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971) and with sunglasses and matchbook in the pocket.The suit can be seen being worn by Hopper during two extended sequences in the first half of the film: first, during a wrap party and second, during his night out with the wealthy Anderson family. Hopper appears in the suit on the cover of the June 19, 1970 issue of Life magazine holding a football and a dandelion (title story, "The Easy Rider makes a wild new movie"), and can be seen additionally wearing the suit in several portrait snapshot photos taken by Robin Platzer in New York City (c. 1979). Includes a DVD of the film and a copy of the Life magazine with Hopper on the cover.PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A large Michael Murphy painting of Dennis Hopper from Hopper's personal collection, inscribed on the verso: "A gift to Dennis Hopper from [illegible] and Michael Murphy / 1971 / Venice."In the painting, Murphy has reproduced the image of Hopper that appeared on the cover of Life magazine in June 1970. However, on the cover Hopper held a football and in this painting he holds a photo of James Dean.29.5 x 48.5 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A collection of more than two dozen spec scripts, story treatments, and revised screenplays, circa 1960s-1980s, that were owned by Dennis Hopper. Included are early scripts for films such as Silent Running, a revised screenplay for The Grissom Gang, and an unproduced script written by Stewart Stern, who wrote the screenplays for Rebel Without a Cause (Warner Brothers, 1955) and The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971). Also included are pages of scenes from a never-realized film adaptation of Walker Percy's classic novel The Moviegoer.12 x 10 x 14 inches (each box)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A Universal Studios film reel shipping box top labeled "Case #1" and addressed to Alta-Light Inc. in Taos, New Mexico.The box is made of heavy duty cardboard and features a handle and metal reinforced corners. The label reads: "Universal Studios / Universal City, California 91608" and is hand labeled "The Last Movie / Alta-Light Inc. / Box 1576 / Taos, New Mexico / c/o Dennis Hopper." It features an additional Emery Air Freight label on one side and a Lot Shipment stamp indicating Albuquerque as the destination. There is an empty metal frame on another of the box top's sides.Hopper completed The Last Movie in his home editing studio in Taos, New Mexico, during a notoriously drawn-out post-production period.11 x 12 x 12 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of telephone messages informing Dennis Hopper that Yoko Ono and John Lennon were trying to get in touch with him, some of which are dated September-October 1971. Includes one handwritten message from "Jen" on Hotel Chelsea letterhead and three handwritten by unknown individual(s) on printed "Telephone Message" paper. The Hotel Chelsea note reads: "Mr. Hopper / Please call Yoko Ono at PL 34500 Ext. 1701 at your earliest convenience. I hope you enjoy the albums + the book. / Jen." 9.5 x 6 inches (largest)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
An invitation to Yoko Ono and John Lennon's 1971 Water Talk art event, from Ono to Dennis Hopper, consisting of one handwritten and one printed piece.The handwritten invitation is executed on the back of a mailer for Ono's A Hole to See the Sky Through (1971) and reads: "Dear Dennis / It will be very nice if you could participate in this water event. You don't have to be there physically. All that is necessary is an instruction from you on paper. Please call us. Love, Yoko and John." The printed invitation has been folded and features the text for Ono's "Water Talk" poem on one half of the paper and the invitation to the Water Talk event on the other (the text is shaped as a bottle).11 x 8.5 inches (largest)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A collection of typewritten and handwritten telephone memos and notes, documenting attempted contact with Dennis Hopper from various individuals, such as Peter Boyle, Terry Southern, his wife Daria Halprin, and others. Includes many hotel form memos from 1971, a sheet of yellow lined paper containing Peter Fonda's contact information, and an annotated typewritten list of messages dated 1969-1970.12.5 x 8.5 inches (largest)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
An October 25, 1971 issue of Screw, personally-owned by Dennis Hopper. A note written on the front cover in blue ink directs his attention to page 21 where there is a short review for The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971), which reads in full:"This film by Dennis Hopper, viciously attacked by the critics, is playing at the 59th Street Twins on 3rd Ave., and I hated it till I met and interviewed Dennis Hopper recently and found him to be a lovable egomaniac. I still hate his film, but think I love Dennis, which either makes me a faggot or a confused critic. Only time will tell."PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A pair of A&R Recording Inc. receipts from a recording of Leonard Cohen's Songs of Love and Hate (Columbia, 1971). The receipts, stamped "original" in red at the bottom," are dated "12-2-70" and have four tracks listed on each. In Jason Silverman's Untold New Mexico: Stories From A Hidden Past (Sunstone Press, 2006), Cohen is listed among Hopper's "visionary friends" (a list which also included Bob Dylan, George McGovern, and Neil Young) who visited him in Taos, New Mexico. Cohen was originally listed as a composer for The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971), but was not ultimately included on the soundtrack.8.5 x 13 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of advertising artwork and materials from The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971), including: an original poster mock-up with three prints; concept sketches for buttons and stickers; and poster taglines, handwritten on Dennis Hopper note paper.The Last Movie was a passion project for Hopper, who'd been trying to get the film produced since the mid-1960s. Following the incredible financial success of Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969), Hopper was given a million dollar budget and carte blanche to make the film. The experimental, metafictional drama (which focuses on a movie stuntman in Peru following the death of a fellow stuntman) was a critical and financial disappointment upon release, but has since been re-evaluated and garnered a cult following.10 x 11 inches (largest, folded)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of materials relating to The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971), including: original title cards used in the production with design concepts; a large nine-foot fold-out promotional catalog; and one oversize black-and-white photo.The Last Movie was a passion project for Hopper, who'd been trying to get the film produced since the mid-1960s. Following the incredible financial success of Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969), Hopper was given a million dollar budget and carte blanche to make the film. The experimental, metafictional drama (which focuses on a movie stuntman in Peru following the death of a fellow stuntman) was a critical and financial disappointment upon release, but has since been re-evaluated and garnered a cult following.16.25 x 20 inches (largest)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of documents pertaining to Kris Kristofferson and his appearance in Dennis Hopper's film The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971), including: a sheet of annotated typewritten lyrics for the Fred Foster / Kris Kristofferson song "Me and Bobby McGee"; legal correspondence concering the soundtrack and the use of the song in The Last Movie; a copy of the contract (unsigned) between MCA Records and Mother Mountain Music; and a copy of a telegram from Hopper to Kristofferson that reads "To the Pilgrim stop Chapter 33 stop from Hopper -- he's still hanging in -- give 'em hell. / Love Dennis."The lyrics sheet contains the complete lyrics to "Me and Bobby McGee," as heard in The Last Movie and Kristofferson's debut album, Kristofferson (Monument, 1970): verse / verse / chorus ; verse / verse / chorus; outro. Blue ink annotations correcting typos appear in the third and fourth verses. In two instances (in the second and fourth verses), annotations bring the lyrics in line with those heard on Kristofferson's album.Kristofferson made his screen debut performing the song in The Last Movie (as "Minstrel Wrangler") and the song can be heard over the title credit ("a film by Dennis Hopper") in a different key than used on his album. 11 x 8.5 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A c. 1970 demo tape reel (7.5 ips) for the Minnesota-based folk trio, Sunlending, containing original songs and one cover: "Me and Bobby McGee."Includes a manila envelope labeled "Sunlending," a short note from Daly to "Bob" (likely Bob Rafelson), expressing interest in meeting Kristofferson while the band was in Taos, as well as a typewritten track list and lyric sheets for "Pamela," "Rain Blows Down," "Girl with No Eyes," and "Tuesday Monday."This configuration of the band toured but appears to have never released an album, two of the members (Anthony Matthews and Pamela Buckley) passing away at the young ages of 32 and 24, respectively, in 1975 and 1976. Matthews died in a hanggliding accident outside of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, while Buckley was recently identified as a longstanding shooting victim Jane Doe in Sumter County, South Carolina.11 x 8.5 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A black and white United Press International Photo (UPI) press photo of Dennis Hopper looking up at the Soviet sculpture "Let Us Beat Swords into Ploughshares," gifted to the United Nations in 1959. There is a slip of yellow paper with a caption typewritten, which begins: "Dennis Hopper views statue given to the United Nations by the Russians, 'We shall beat our swords into plowshares [sic],' and his impression of it - 'far our, man.'" The verso bears a UPI stamp.Together with the negatives from the shoot, as well as the photographer Dirck Halstead's business card and a handwritten note from Halstead on UPI letterhead, which reads in part: "Dennis - / Here are the negatives - / we're all set for the Liquid Theatre for 7PM Saturday. It should be a gas."13 x 8.5 inches (largest)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A pair of vintage African-print tunics, personally-owned by Dennis Hopper. This lot includes a cotton, multi-colored, long-sleeved tunic with an African-print throughout, a mock neck, and side slits, no size or label present; and a cotton, multi-colored tunic with a gradient African-print throughout, a slit neckline, flared quarter-length sleeves, and side slits, no size or label present.PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of approximately 25 color slides with stills of Dennis Hopper from the production of The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971), some of which are initialed "DH" by Hopper. The images contained in the slides consist of Hopper on set, including some candids, one with cinematographer Laszlo Kovacs, and many as protagonist "Kansas" during the shooting of various scenes (on horseback, wearing a cowboy hat, and covered in dirt and blood). The Last Movie was a passion project for Hopper, who'd been trying to get the film produced since the mid-1960s. Following the incredible financial success of Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969), Hopper was given a million dollar budget and carte blanche to make the film. The experimental, metafictional drama (which focuses on a movie stuntman in Peru following the death of a fellow stuntman) was a critical and financial disappointment upon release, but has since been re-evaluated and garnered a cult following.11 x 10 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of approximately 45 color slides with stills from the production of The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971). The images contained in the slides consist of various individuals on set, including Julie Adams, Toni Basil, Rod Cameron, Roy Engel, Peter Fonda, Stella Garcia, Tomas Milian, Michelle Phillips, and others. This includes striking shots of Garcia in nature, the "cowboys" on set, the brothel, Hopper nude behind bars, and more.The Last Movie was a passion project for Hopper, who'd been trying to get the film produced since the mid-1960s. Following the incredible financial success of Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969), Hopper was given a million dollar budget and carte blanche to make the film. The experimental, metafictional drama (which focuses on a movie stuntman in Peru following the death of a fellow stuntman) was a critical and financial disappointment upon release, but has since been re-evaluated and garnered a cult following.10 x 11 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A group of approximately 45 color slides with stills from the production of The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971). The images contained in the slides consist of various individuals on set, including Julie Adams, Toni Basil, Rod Cameron, Roy Engel, Peter Fonda, Stella Garcia, Tomas Milian, Michelle Phillips, and others. Includes one stamped Peter Sorel slide with an image of Dennis Hopper, striking shots of the priest, the Peruvian "director" casting his "movie," the cowboys on set, the brothel, and more.The Last Movie was a passion project for Hopper, who'd been trying to get the film produced since the mid-1960s. Following the incredible financial success of Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969), Hopper was given a million dollar budget and carte blanche to make the film. The experimental, metafictional drama (which focuses on a movie stuntman in Peru following the death of a fellow stuntman) was a critical and financial disappointment upon release, but has since been re-evaluated and garnered a cult following.10 x 11 inchesPROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
A collection of documents and correspondence relating to the development, production, and reception of The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971), including: original and copied notes and correspondence from screenwriter Stewart Stern; production and post-production documents and ephemera such as Hopper's measurements for costumes, musical choices, continuity documents, scene lists, credits/personnel information, information about the Steenbeck ST 6000 (used to edit the film), typed notes on Hopper's musings on the film and the U.S. position vis-a-vis South America, handwritten count sheets, copies of documents from and to the Mexican censorship board, typed synopses of the film and biographies (some annotated), typed reviews of the film as well as, press releases and screening information, and a copy of the production deal for the film. The correspondence includes: memos and messages for Hopper at the Gran Hotel Bolivar in Lima, Peru; a notification of failure to pay dues to the Motion Picture Film Editors union, doctor and lawyer correspondence; discussions about funding and distribution; a handwritten letter from Stewart Stern; and other miscellaneous matters. The Last Movie was a passion project for Hopper, who'd been trying to get the film produced since the mid-1960s. Following the incredible financial success of Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969), Hopper was given a million dollar budget and carte blanche to make the film. The experimental, metafictional drama (which focuses on a movie stuntman in Peru following the death of a fellow stuntman) was a critical and financial disappointment upon release, but has since been re-evaluated and garnered a cult following. 3.25 x 16.25 x 10.25 inches (overall)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper's CIDALC prize selection citation for The Last Movie (Universal Pictures, 1971), Mostra Internazionale d'Arte Cinematografica della Biennale di Venezia (32nd Annual Venice Film Festival August 25 - September 6, 1971) signed by Gian Luigi Rondi. Together with black and white photos of Hopper receiving the award and of the award itself, as well as various documents relating to the festival: a brochure for the festival, two stapled schedule booklets, letter from festival President Marcel Carne, and two copies of press material.Please note: this lot includes the award citation only, not the physical award.The Last Movie was a passion project for Hopper, who'd been trying to get the film produced since the mid-1960s. Following the incredible financial success of Easy Rider (Columbia Pictures, 1969), Hopper was given a million dollar budget and carte blanche to make the film. The experimental, metafictional drama (which focuses on a movie stuntman in Peru following the death of a fellow stuntman) was a critical and financial disappointment upon release, but has since been re-evaluated and garnered a cult following. This award was a rare and noteworthy acknowledgment of the film's merits.19.25 x 19.75 inches (largest, unrolled)PROVENANCE Property from the Life and Career of Dennis Hopper
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