Waris Hussein THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH THE MILLSTONE Original Signed #142320

Description

Thank You All Very Much [The Millstone] (Original screenplay for the 1969 film)
Author:
Waris Hussein (director); Margaret Drabble (screenwriter, author); Sandy Dennis, Ian McKellen, Michael Coles, John Standing (starring)
Title:
Thank You All Very Much [The Millstone] (Original screenplay for the 1969 film)
Publication:
N.p. Amicus Productions, 1968
Description:
Draft script for the 1969 film. Typed Letter Signed in holograph ink laid in, three pages total, dated August 21, 1968. Based on the 1965 novel, "The Millstone" by Margaret Drabble, and adapted by her to the screen.
Produced by Amicus Productions, a company typically known for its blood-drenched horror films. Venturing into another genre, the studio produced this drama that follows Rosamund Stacey (Dennis), a bookish doctoral candidate who is perpetually dodging the sexual advances of the men in her life. This comes to an end when she meets George Matthews (McKellen). The film was not a box office success on its release, but is today viewed as one of the best films made by the studio.
Set in London, shot on location there.
Green untitled wrappers with a die-cut title window in the British style. Title page present, with credits for screenwriter Margaret Drabble. 135 leaves, with last page of text numbered 134. Mechanical duplication. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine bound internally with two gold brads.
Seller ID:
142320
Subject:
1960s Cinema, British Interest, Film Scripts, Films with Literary Sources, Romance, Women Screenwriters
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