Item #76184 The Scapegoat. Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) reader's report, assessing the novel's potential for film adaptation, together with a First Edition book. Daphne DU MAURIER, C. R, GILLING, report author, Dame.
The Scapegoat. Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) reader's report, assessing the novel's potential for film adaptation, together with a First Edition book.
The Scapegoat. Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) reader's report, assessing the novel's potential for film adaptation, together with a First Edition book.
The Scapegoat. Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) reader's report, assessing the novel's potential for film adaptation, together with a First Edition book.
The Scapegoat. Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) reader's report, assessing the novel's potential for film adaptation, together with a First Edition book.
The Scapegoat. Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) reader's report, assessing the novel's potential for film adaptation, together with a First Edition book.

The Scapegoat. Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) reader's report, assessing the novel's potential for film adaptation, together with a First Edition book.

N.p. [London: Elstree Studios/ABPC], Gollancz, 1957. [Literary and cinematic critique] Elstree Studios' report on the Daphne Du Maurier mystery, considering the story for filming. 5pp., typed report on rectos only. Perforations down left edge from office binding. Very well preserved. Book is very good (edges spotted, ink name) in like jacket. A menacing novel from the acclaimed mystery writer, 'The Scapegoat' is a gripping and complex tale and a masterful exploration of doppelgangers and of the dark side of the self. Dated 21st September 1956, Gilling's report for Elstree provides a summary of the story and reader's comments. The verdict was mixed: 'highly professional and polished... though there is more than enough material here for a film, I am not sure it is right for present-day purposes'. Despite being overlooked by Elstree, the book has been successfully filmed twice, firstly starring Alec Guinness (1959) and more recently starring Matthew Rhys (2012). A scarce film industry critique from one of Britain's best-known and well-loved film studios. Item #76184

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