Charly by Ralph Nelson, Director

Los Angeles: Cinerama, 1968. Three vintage studio still photographs from the 1968 film. Based on Daniel Keyes' 1966 novel "Flowers for Algernon," about a 32-year-old mentally disabled bakery worker who is approached by two doctors about participating in an experiment that will enhance his mental aptitude. Actor Cliff Robertson also appeared as Charly in a previous adaptation of Keyes' novel, a 1961 television adaptation on the United States Steel Hour, titled "The Two Worlds of Charlie Gordon." Nelson, who is best-known for his work on "The Graduate," "The Manchurian Candidate," "The Getaway," "The Godfather Part II," and "Apocalypse Now," was not credited in the final film, so it must be assumed that he was either involved with it early on, or considered it at some point. Set in Boston. 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

N.p.: Selmur Productions, 1967. Draft script for the 1968 film. Copy belonging to uncredited set decorator George R. Nelson, with his name in manuscript ink ("Bob Nelson") on the top right corner of the front wrapper. Based on Daniel Keyes' 1966 novel "Flowers for Algernon," about a 32-year-old mentally disabled bakery worker who is approached by two doctors about participating in an experiment that will enhance his mental aptitude. Actor Cliff Robertson also appeared as Charly in a previous adaptation of Keyes' novel, a 1961 television adaptation on the United States Steel Hour, titled "The Two Worlds of Charlie Gordon." Nelson, who is best-known for his work on "The Graduate," "The Manchurian Candidate," "The Getaway," "The Godfather Part II," and "Apocalypse Now," was not credited in the final film, so it must be assumed that he was either involved with it early on, or considered it at some point. Set in Boston. Yellow titled titled wrappers, with credit for screenwriter Stirling… Read More