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- 1960-2003 (predominantly 1971). (Creation)
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2 folders, 1 outsize wallet.
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Biographical history
Andrew Sinclair (1935-2019) was an author, historian, critic and film-maker. Among his published works are Dylan Thomas: Poet of His People (1975), and Dylan the Bard: A Life of Dylan Thomas (1999 and 2003). He directed the film 'Under Milk Wood' (1972), starring Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, and Peter O'Toole, and his company, Timon Films, produced the documentary 'Dylan on Dylan' (2002).
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First draft, [1970x1971], (114 pp.), heavily corrected and annotated, of the screenplay by Andrew Sinclair of 'Under Milk Wood'; a typescript copy of the 'trailer script', 1971, (3 pp.), is inserted at the end of the screenplay. Also included are published copies of the screenplay by Andrew Sinclair (London & New York, 1972); a pack containing information about the production, [1971]; a set of eight colour promotional stills, [1971]; and printed material, 1960-2003, mainly relating to the film.
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Preferred citation: A6/1.