Brave New World film scripts
Collection
Identifier: MS494
Revised drafts of scripts for what was originally conceived as a two-part miniseries, but aired on television in the U.S. in March of 1980 as an abridged, single 3-hour film. The BBC, however, broadcast the uncut version in March of 1981.
Two volumes, brad bound, printed wrappers, quarto,.[1], 118;[1], 119-234. Very good.
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Set of 2 revised draft scripts for a film adaptation of Aldous Huxley's novel Brave New World produced by Universal Studios in Hollywood, CA.
Revised drafts of scripts for what was originally conceived as a two-part miniseries, but aired on television in the U.S. in March of 1980 as an abridged, single 3-hour film. The BBC, however, broadcast the uncut version in March of 1981.
Doran William Cannon contributed to the final version of the production script. The present draft, which is credited to Robert E. Thompson, includes revisions dated from 7 April through 6 June 1978.
This was the very first screen adaptation of Aldous Huxley's dystopian novel, which to date remains his most celebrated work.
Scripts are arranged in sequential order in two parts.
Materials are stored onsite.
These scripts were purchased from WalterFilm in February 2025.
Two volumes, brad bound, printed wrappers, quarto,.[1], 118;[1], 119-234. Very good.
Scripts processed by Alison Reynolds in 2025.
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