Medusa Touch (The)

An original clapperboard used in the production of The Medusa Touch, the 1978 thriller starring Richard Burton.

This production used traditional style black wooden clapperboard with hinged clap stick bears the movie title 'THE MEDUSA TOUCH' in white letters in addition to the names of director Jack Gold and cinematographer Arthur Ibbetson as cameraman. The clapperboard has spaces where the slate number, take number and date could be marked for reference during the production and exhibits signs of chalk residue, particularly to the verso.

The clapperboard measures approximately 15" x 14" and remains in generally good condition with some edge wear and paint loss to the title of the movie, this wear consistent with prolonged use during the production.

A rare example of original production material from this well regarded picture and a fine example of the iconic clapperboard, an image synonymous with the motion picture industry.