A John Wayne-signed script of Rooster Cogburn
Universal Pictures, 1975. Mimeographic manuscript, story and screenplay by Martin Julien, 116 pp, dated August 26, 1974 and marked "Second Revised Final Script" to cover, with "Dave Grayson" ownership signature and inscription by John Wayne to cover, "David / Affection / Duke," bound with brads in orange Universal Studios wrappers. John Wayne's Oscar®-winning performance in True Grit (1969) led to this film featuring the same character of Rooster Cogburn. This time around, the feisty Katharine Hepburn co-starred in her very first motion picture with "The Duke," and together their chemistry brought box office success. Accompanied by a folded one sheet poster from the film.
Provenance: the estate of David Grayson.
8.75 x 11.25 in.