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Lot of ''Jaws'' memorabilia and props used on set, including life jackets worn by Steven Spielberg and his cast, call sheets and an album of behind-the-scenes photos. The classic horror tale about a man-eating shark was filmed at Menemsha, a fishing village on Martha's Vineyard in 1974 and enjoyed record success in gross revenue. Fantastic lot comprises: (1) Photo album containing 75 snapshots from the set and hotel, including 9 images of one of the animatronic sharks. Photos measure 4'' x 3.5''. Album measures 9'' x 11.5''. Photos are mounted to lightly adhesive pages, else near fine. (2) Roster of set personnel; 2pp. measuring 8.5'' x 11''. Near fine. (3) Call sheets for shoots on 18 July 1974 and 3, 18-19 September. One page for each day, 4 pages total. 8.5'' x 11''. Near fine. (4) Yellow-orange life vest labeled inside in red felt tip, ''S-Spielberg 'Dir'''. With ''JAWS'' stamp in black ink on the back and brand insignia on the left breast. Adult size M. Corrosion to zipper from exposure to moisture and light soiling, else near fine. (5) Bright orange over-the-head life preserver stamped ''JAWS'' in black on the left and inscribed in black opposite, ''Orca [name of the boat] / Robert Shaw / 'Captain Quint' / Shark Killer / Martha's Vineyard / 'Amity' / Apr. - 28 - Sept. 19, 1974 / (J.W.D.-C.S.E. - Props)''. Surface soiling and fading, else near fine. (6) Bright orange over-the-head life preserver stamped ''JAWS'' in black on the left and inscribed in black opposite, ''Orca / Roy Scheider / 'Police Chief Brody' / Martha's Vineyard / 'Amity' / Apr. - 28 - Sept. 19, 1974 / (J.W.D.-C.S.E. - Props)''. Surface soiling, else near fine. (7) Bright orange over-the-head life preserver stamped ''JAWS'' in black on the left and inscribed in black opposite, ''Richard Dreyfuss / 'Hooper' / Oceanographer / Martha's Vineyard / 'Amity' / Apr. - 28 - Sept. 19, 1974 / (J.W.D.-C.S.E. - Props)''. Surface soiling, else near fine. Vests measure 16'' x 20''. Provenance from a nautical technician who worked on set and is pictured with his wife in several of the photos.
Amazing Movie Memorabilia From ''Jaws'' -- Life Jackets Worn by Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider and Steven Spielberg -- Call Sheets & Dozens of Photos
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