Hi again Mr. Tiger,
I have no further information on "Court of the Lions," but I imagine since Sheldon and company were consummate professionals and veterans in the entertainment world, that if any permissions or legal releases were needed, they would have been attended to ....
What I found most fascinating in your posting was that Robert Shaw, the man who wrote "The Man in the Glass Booth," was Robert Shaw, the actor. I had always assumed they were two different people. So the talented Mr. Shaw, the actor, was also Mr. Shaw, the talented writer.
I find it interesting that he felt so strongly about the movie that he took his name off the credits ... (sounds a lot like Walter Hill's "catatonic" reaction to Culp's re-write of "Hickey & Boggs." (See Jimmy, I read every word!) I believe Maximilian Schell was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in the movie.
Let's see now talented actor, writer, actor, writer .... hmm, who else does that bring to mind??
O.K. then - but our talented Bob even draws, designs clothes, and directs .... ( I don't know if he does the dishes, too? ) Does Robert Shaw have anything like
that on his resume???
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As always,
Tatia
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