Ghostbusters - First Draft Screenplay - Columbia Pictures
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Ghostbusters (1984) Movie script (Copy)
Complete script including 134 pages
First Draft Screenplay dated August 5, 1983
Screenplay by Dan Aykroyd & Harold Ramis
The early Ghostbusters script with the original logo spans 134 pages, compared to the 94-page shooting script, highlighting the extensive amount of additional material, scenes and dialogue included in this first version. This length underscores how much the story and character development were later condensed for production, making the draft a valuable record of ideas and concepts that were ultimately trimmed or altered.
The cover featuring the original Ghostbusters logo is historically important because it belongs to one of the earliest versions of the script that was never publicly released. This rare draft provides a tangible glimpse into the film’s formative stage, showing how the branding, tone, and visual identity were initially conceived. Such early materials are invaluable to scholars and collectors because they document creative choices that were later altered or abandoned, highlighting the evolution of the story, characters, and marketing approach before the movie reached production.
Did you know?
Our scripts come directly from the USA. They are easy to recognize because they have the standard U.S. paper size. Typically, people use A4-sized paper (297mm in height) to make fan copies of scripts. This paper size is not used in the United States; they use letter-sized paper (279mm in height). This is noticeable because this scripts usually have black lines at the top and bottom, showing that the original paper size used to copy (any American script) is smaller than A4.
Also, our scripts have been preserved under the strictest climate control standards in HVAC-R conditions, both during storage and throughout the packaging process. As a result, a label is applied after sealing them, as shown in the photos. They are bound in the same way that vault copies of scripts are preserved, without any oxidizable materials that could damage the paper. They are carefully packed in bubble wrap and placed in a cardboard box to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition.
Seller's Story
FilmScriptArchive – “Cinema begins on the page” Founded in 2005 in Sacramento (USA), we are a curated archive dedicated to the preservation and presentation of film screenplays and cinema-related materials. Our collection comprise screenplays and storyboards regarded as cultural and historical artefacts, selected for their significance within the evolution of filmmaking, screenwriting and cinematic heritage. Each item is presented with rigorous attention to condition, intended for collectors, researchers and connoisseurs of cinema. Since 2022, we have operated from a base in Spain, where we bring the finest pieces directly from the United States. Orders are dispatched within 24 hours. All items have been preserved under stringent climate-controlled HVAC-R conditions and are subsequently sealed to ensure arrival in optimal condition to their new custodians.
Ghostbusters (1984) Movie script (Copy)
Complete script including 134 pages
First Draft Screenplay dated August 5, 1983
Screenplay by Dan Aykroyd & Harold Ramis
The early Ghostbusters script with the original logo spans 134 pages, compared to the 94-page shooting script, highlighting the extensive amount of additional material, scenes and dialogue included in this first version. This length underscores how much the story and character development were later condensed for production, making the draft a valuable record of ideas and concepts that were ultimately trimmed or altered.
The cover featuring the original Ghostbusters logo is historically important because it belongs to one of the earliest versions of the script that was never publicly released. This rare draft provides a tangible glimpse into the film’s formative stage, showing how the branding, tone, and visual identity were initially conceived. Such early materials are invaluable to scholars and collectors because they document creative choices that were later altered or abandoned, highlighting the evolution of the story, characters, and marketing approach before the movie reached production.
Did you know?
Our scripts come directly from the USA. They are easy to recognize because they have the standard U.S. paper size. Typically, people use A4-sized paper (297mm in height) to make fan copies of scripts. This paper size is not used in the United States; they use letter-sized paper (279mm in height). This is noticeable because this scripts usually have black lines at the top and bottom, showing that the original paper size used to copy (any American script) is smaller than A4.
Also, our scripts have been preserved under the strictest climate control standards in HVAC-R conditions, both during storage and throughout the packaging process. As a result, a label is applied after sealing them, as shown in the photos. They are bound in the same way that vault copies of scripts are preserved, without any oxidizable materials that could damage the paper. They are carefully packed in bubble wrap and placed in a cardboard box to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition.
Seller's Story
FilmScriptArchive – “Cinema begins on the page” Founded in 2005 in Sacramento (USA), we are a curated archive dedicated to the preservation and presentation of film screenplays and cinema-related materials. Our collection comprise screenplays and storyboards regarded as cultural and historical artefacts, selected for their significance within the evolution of filmmaking, screenwriting and cinematic heritage. Each item is presented with rigorous attention to condition, intended for collectors, researchers and connoisseurs of cinema. Since 2022, we have operated from a base in Spain, where we bring the finest pieces directly from the United States. Orders are dispatched within 24 hours. All items have been preserved under stringent climate-controlled HVAC-R conditions and are subsequently sealed to ensure arrival in optimal condition to their new custodians.
Details
Movie/TV series
Ghostbusters
Country of origin
United States
Cast/production
First Draft Screenplay
Number of objects
1
Additional information
Vault Copy dated August 5, 1983; screenplay by Dan Aykroyd & Harold Ramis
Year
1983
Material
Paper
Brand
Columbia Pictures
Condition
Very good
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