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Add MS 89284/1/53
- Record Id:
- 040-003390112
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-003389071
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100051912070.0x000001
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 89284/1/53
- Title:
- 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' - Part 5: Additional Material
- Scope & Content:
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Additional material relating to Monty Python and the Holy Grail, as follows:
- press cuttings of reviews of the film, including some from France and the US, 1975-1978, and letter from Marie Tual from Paris to Palin regarding press publicity for the film, 17 Dec [1975];
- shooting schedules, Apr-May 1974;
- unit list, 18 Apr 1974;
- call sheets number 14, 25 and 26, May 1974;
- letter from Peter Thompson Associates to Mark Forstater regarding plans for publicity for the film, 8 Jul 1974;
- minutes of a Python Pictures meeting, 24 Jul 1974;
- letter from Mark Forstater to Palin listing problems with the screenplay and possible solutions, about ideas for the trailer, and his PRS application, 6 Aug 1974;
- letter from Brian Brockwell to Mark Forstater regarding the film's post production and the danger of excessive extra costs, 10 Nov 1974;
- memo with points to discuss at meeting between Python Productions, Python (Monty) Pictures and Kay-Gee-Bee Music Ltd regarding the film's album, with annotations and doodles in Palin's handwriting, 20 Feb 1975;
- memo from Mark Forstater regarding the poster design, an advert for Music Press and Time Out, and artwork for campaigns by Charisma and Eyre Methuen, 21 Feb 1975;
- invitation to a preview and the premiere performance of the film, 6 Mar and 3 Apr 1975;
- distribution agreements and terms, May 1975;
- letter regarding cuts made to the TV version of the film, with attached list of them, 26 Feb 1977;
- letter regarding the promotion and advertising of the video cassette of the film, 6 Mar 1981;
- Holy Grail video sales figure, 28 Jan 1982;
- leaflet (in Japanese) advertising a screening of the film in Japan, 16 Aug-1 Sept [1984];
- article from Hotdog magazine written for the release of the DVD, [2001];
- printout of email from the owner of the Woodside Hotel, Doune, where the Pythons stayed at during the film filming, asking for Palin to send his mother a birthday card for her 80th birthday, with attached photograph of Doune Castle and the Hotel's Python Menu, 22 Jul 2008;
- advertising ideas, being made-up quotes from prominent individuals, used for the cover of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Book) - holograph manuscript and typescript, undated;
- points breakdown on investors, undated;
- certificate for the Fantasy Film Fans International Award for Distinguished Achievement in Film, presented by the science fiction & fantasy film convention, undated;
- two short biographies of Michael Palin, one of them is a humorous version, undated.
The file also includes the cassette tape sleeve of the Monty Python's Flying Circus Album.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Project / Collection:
- Additional Manuscripts
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-003389071
036-003389350
037-003389904
040-003390112 - Is part of:
- Add MS 89284 : Michael Palin Archive
Add MS 89284/1 : Michael Palin Archive: Projects
Add MS 89284/1/49-53 : Michael Palin Archive: 'Monty Python and The Holy Grail'
Add MS 89284/1/53 : 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' - Part 5: Additional Material - Hierarchy:
- 032-003389071[0005]/036-003389350[0031]/037-003389904[0005]/040-003390112
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: Add MS 89284
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 file
- Digitised Content:
- Languages:
- English
- Scripts:
- Latin
- Start Date:
- 1973
- End Date:
- 2008
- Date Range:
- 1974-2008
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
- Available for research unless otherwise stated
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- User Conditions:
- Folios 93-99 have been removed and are closed until 1 Jan 2044 for Data Protection reasons.
- Physical Characteristics:
- The letter regarding cuts made to the TV version of the film has been torn up.
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)
- Names:
- Brockwell, Brian, production accountant, fl 1965-1989
Forstater, Mark Irwin, film producer, writer, audio producer, b 1943
Kay-Gee-Bee Music Limited, Monty Python's company, music producer, 1974-
Peter Thompson Associates, PR company, fl 1974-2008
Python (Monty) Pictures Limited, Monty Python's company, 1973-
Python Productions Limited, Monty Python's company, 1970-