Cal

An original clapperboard used in the production of Cal, the 1984 Irish drama picture starring John Lynch and Helen Mirren.

This traditional style black wooden clapperboard with hinged clap stick features the title of the movie "CAL" hand painted in white with the production company "ENIGMA FILMS LTD" above and the names of director Pat O'Connor and cinematographer Jerzy Zielinski. The board features spaces to record the slate and take numbers with further details hand inscribed on applied tape including the date 18-11-83 from its last used during the production. The rear of the board features a piece of applied plastic which contains a number of tape markings used during the production and retained for later use.

The clapperboard measures approximately 12" x 9" and remains in fair used condition exhibiting significant wear having clearly seen heavy use during the production, the glue adhering the plastic backing having dried out and largely separated due to age.

An exceptionally rare example of original production material from this well received picture.