Lot 194: A screenplay of Beau Ideal

A screenplay of Beau Ideal
RKO, 1931. Mimeographed manuscript, adapted by Elizabeth Meehan, from Percival Christopher Wren's novel, scenario by Paul Schofield, 166 pp, dated August 12, 1930, with "Final Script" typed on front cover and "Sound" and "Ned Julian" written in pencil to front cover, with 2 annotations in red pencil, bound with brads in yellow RKO Studios, Inc. wrappers. Loretta Young and Ralph Forbes star in this adventurous sequel to Beau Geste (1926). Directed by Herbert Brenon, the plot involves 2 French Foreign Legion soldiers who realize they had been childhood buddies. 8.5 x 11 in.