Seminole Uprising [Bugle's Wake] (Original screenplay for the 1955 film, editor Jerome Thom's working copy)

Culver City, CA: Columbia Pictures, 1954. Final Draft script for the 1955 film, "Seminole Uprising," seen here as "Bugle's Wake." Based on the 1942 novel, "Bugle's Wake," by Curt Brandon. Script editor Jerome Thom's working copy with his name ("Jerry Thoms") on the front wrapper, and profuse annotations throughout.

A cavalry lieutenant is ordered to bring in Seminole Indian chief Black Cat, who is leading his tribe on a campaign of terror and bloodshed. Shot on location at the Corrigan Ranch in California's Simi Valley and at the Iverson Ranch in Los Angeles (Chatsworth).

Green titled wrappers, noted as Final Draft on the front (truncated) wrapper, production No. 8250, dated June 25, 1954. Title page present, dated June 25, 1954, noted as Final Draft, with credits for screenwriter Kent. 120 leaves, mimeograph duplication, with yellow and blue revision pages throughout, dated variously between 6-23-54 and 7-12-54. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine bound with two gold brads. (Inventory #: 130141)