Storyboard of Roof Area Stairwell

Oversize Unit Storyboard of Roof Area Stairwell from The Towering Inferno (Irwin Allen Productions, 1974). Vintage original oversize production blueline unit storyboard featuring a sequence of two characters descending the roof area stairwell blaze from this classic Irwin Allen cliffhanger. The unit storyboard depicts multiple camera angles, color-coded to match the detail inserts and movements required to navigate the special effects. A significant part of the storyboard is hand-drawn in colored ink marker with handwritten captions in black ink, and a trimmed portion of the script detailing the scene is affixed at the lower edge. Measures 26.25" x 20.5" and affixed to 4-ply artist illustration board measuring 40" x 30". Actual artwork reproduced on pp. 438-450 of "The Fantasy Worlds of Irwin Allen" by Jeff Bond, Creature Features 2019. Very Good, with border smudges, surface scuffs, slight edge toning, corner bumps and wear on the mount board. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

Lot #89755
July 27 - 29, 2023 Hollywood/Entertainment Signature® Auction #7351
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Sold for $2,000 (including 25% Buyer's Premium)

Credit: Heritage Auctions