The Borrowers

New York: Vineyard Films, Circa 1973. Draft script for the 1973 television movie. Working copy belonging to an unidentified crew member, with annotations in manuscript pencil on virtually all of the pages, most underlining scenes and many denoting moments requiring blue screen and other elements needed for special effects shots. With five printed black-and-white illustrations from the source novel bound in before the script.

Not to be confused with the 1997 film.

Based on the 1952 Carnegie Medal-winning children's novel by Mary Norton, about a young boy who discovers the Clocks, a family of tiny people, living under the floorboards of his home. Originally aired on December 14, 1973, on NBC. Nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards, winning one for Achievement in Children's Programming.

Shot partially on location in Whitby, Ontario.

Mustard titled Studio Duplicating Service wrappers. Title page present, undated, with credits for Norton and screenwriter Jay Presson Allen. 158 leaves, with last page of text numbered 154. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good, bound with two gold screw brads.

[Book #171143]