Record

RepositoryBill Douglas Centre Archives (GB 2869)
Ref NoBDC 1/XAD/1/8
Date1964-?1991
LevelBox
Extent1 box
TitleAudio Tapes
Creator NameDouglas; Bill (1934-1991); filmmaker
DescriptionThe file contain: audio recordings of music and songs used for various works during Douglas' career. The file contains: two tapes which hold a recording of Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell reading 'James Dean is Dead'; mini-reel with soundtracks for Bill Douglas' and Peter Jewell's home movies 'Small World' and 'Cliches'; audio tape of critics forum on Radio 3 recording discussing the 'Trilogy'; recording of Kaleidoscope' discussing 'Comrades'; recording of the NFT 1991 Tribute to Bill Douglas; an audio tape recording of music for 'Comrades'; a magnetic recording tape of music for Bijou Productions; tape recording of Lindsay Anderson; Peter Jewell's Sound Reel reference book/catalogue; small tape reel with alternative potential folk song for 'Comrades'.
FormatAudio-visual
AdminHistoryBefore attending the London Film School (1969-1970), Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell made a series of home movies. It was also during the time that Bill Douglas wrote a short story, 'James Dean is Dead'. Although Bill Douglas always claimed to avoid reading reviews of his films, the files includes audio recordings of radio discussions by critics for the 'Trilogy' and 'Comrades'.
LanguageEnglish
AccessStatusOpen
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