Christopher De Vore Screenwriter (2 results)

Vintage program for the UK release of the 1980 film. A lush production, directed in a neoclassical style by David Lynch, based on two nonfiction accounts by Sir Frederick Treves ("The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences") and Ashley Montagu ("The Elephant Man: A Study in Human Dignity"). The true story of Joseph Merrick, a gentle and intelligent man reviled for his severe deformities. Nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. Set and shot on location in London. 8.25 x 11.5 inches. Bi-fold. Near Fine. Criterion Collection 1051.…

Small archive of production documents for the 1990 film, including six gatherings of Call Sheets, two to ten pages each, dating from "24th April 1990" to "6th May 1990," a sixteen page "Movement Order No. 4" for "Friday 27th and Saturday 28th April 1990," and a twenty-five page "Provisional Unit List," dated "29.6.90." The call sheets and "Movement Order" found here were made during location shooting in Dover and Aberdeen/Stonehaven, and include the daily schedule for cast and crew, as well as locations and maps to the day's shooting location. Earliest Call Sheet, dating "24th April 1990," with a single manuscript ink annotation of copy number "308" in the top margin. Director Franco Zeffirelli's adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy, starring Mel Gibson in the title role. Also starring Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Ian Holm and Helena Bonham Carter. Nominated for two Academy Awards. Shot on location in England, Scotland, France, and Italy. 8.25 x 11.75 inches, 78 total pages in eight gatherings, each corner stitched with a single staple to the top left. Near Fine overall.…