Chronicle: The Treasure of Porto Santo (Original screenplay for the 1977 television episode)

Author: Robert Stenuit (screenwriter, starring); Ray Sutcliffe (producer)
Title: Chronicle: The Treasure of Porto Santo (Original screenplay for the 1977 television episode)
Publication: London: Preview Two, 1977

Description: Draft script for the 1977 television episode, which originally aired on November 24, 1977, on BBC Two.

An investigation of early diving practices, narrated by Belgian underwater archaeologist Robert Stenuit, who explored the underwater ruins of the Dutch merchant ship Slot Ter Hooge, which had previously been explored by English diver John Lethbridge in 1725 using a primitive "diving engine."

Self wrappers. Title page present, undated, with credits for screenwriter and actor Robert Stenuit, narrator Derek Jones, and other crew members. 34 leaves, with last page of text numbered 32. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, partially bound with a single staple at the top left corner.

Seller ID: 153060

Subject: 1970s Cinema, British Cinema, Documentary, Maritime Interest, Television, Television Scripts



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