New American Cinema Martin Scorsese New York, New York Original Screenplay, May 1976

Martin Scorsese

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Scorsese, Martin; Martin, Mardik; Rauch, Earl Mac. New York, New York, 1976 screenplay produced during the period when American directors associated with the New Hollywood movement reshaped film production and narrative style in the United States. The film was conceived as Martin Scorsese’s tribute to the musical traditions of classical Hollywood cinema while simultaneously incorporating the improvisational performance techniques and psychological realism that characterized his earlier work. Set in postwar New York City, the story follows two musicians whose romantic and professional relationship unfolds against the changing cultural landscape of the American jazz scene.

Scorsese, Martin; Martin, Mardik; Rauch, Earl Mac. New York, New York. May 1976. Original screenplay. Quarto format consisting of 137 pages, brad bound in printed wrappers. The script documents the narrative structure of the film starring Robert De Niro as saxophonist Jimmy Doyle and Liza Minnelli as singer Francine Evans. The screenplay reflects Scorsese’s experimental production process, which incorporated extended improvisational sessions between the actors and director that were recorded and later condensed into scripted dialogue and scenes.

Produced during the height of the New Hollywood era, New York, New York represents one of Scorsese’s most ambitious attempts to merge the visual style of classical studio era musicals with the character driven realism that defined his filmmaking in the 1970s. The film juxtaposes stylized studio sets and musical spectacle with emotionally intense performances that reflect the improvisational methods used during production. This hybrid approach created a distinctive cinematic work that stands apart within Scorsese’s filmography as an exploration of musical form, artistic ambition, and romantic disintegration within the world of postwar jazz culture. Brad bound screenplay with printed wrappers; light wear consistent with handling. Overall near fine condition.

Item #16299

Price: $900.00