| Description | The items were in a file marked 'casting' and consist mainly of correspondence from actors/actresses interested in the project. One of the letters, 17 Jan 1963, refers a posting in 'The Stage' calling potential cast members. Some of the details are accompanied with a head shot. There are also some copy replies from Kubrick, Pat Ivens and a telegram confirming the casting of Slim Pickens from Joyce Selznick, 20 Apr 1963. And items relating to the casting of James Earl Jones. There is also a unit list, list of crowd artistes, copies of the contract of employment [not completed and thus not containing personal details], crowd details stating the demographic required and cast list, 23 Jan 1963.
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