Embryo

Los Angeles: Sandy Howard Productions, Circa 1975. Draft script for the 1976 science fiction film. Included with the script are two bound documents relating to film options and literary purchase agreements, the former being SIGNED by producers Sandy Howard and Plato Skouras and writer Jack Thomas.

An exploitation film owing much to the 1935 classic "Bride of Frankenstein," as well as technological advances with DNA in the 1970s. A scientist discovers a method to accelerate the birth cycle to just a few days. The maturation process has detrimental side effects, and the mature adult, a woman, shows homicidal tendencies.

Set in Los Angeles.

Red titled Sandy Howard Productions wrappers, with titles in gilt. Title page present, undated, with credits for screenwriters Jack Thomas and Anita Doohan. 138 leaves, with last page of text numbered 134. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Near Fine, bound internally with three gold brads.

[Book #166589]