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An 11-foot-long model miniature of The Filthy Whore pirate ship from Adam Resnick's Cabin Boy. Fancy lad Nathaniel Mayweather (Chris Elliott) mistook the pirate ship The Filthy Whore for the more genteel The Queen Catherine and wound up joining the Whore's crew as its replacement cabin boy instead of vacationing to Hawaii.
The Filthy Whore - the central location for the majority of the film - was brought to life with a combination of full-size sets, stop-motion animation, and complex model miniatures designed by renowned effects houses Doug Beswick Productions and Stetson Visual Services, Inc. (SVSI). While not commercially successful upon release, Cabin Boy's fusion of live-action photography with groundbreaking, hand-crafted animation have since led to its recognition as a cult classic.
This ornately detailed model originates from Planet Hollywood. It is constructed from a variety of media, including cast resin, plastic, wood, metal, and fabric, with "The Filthy Whore" stenciled near the fore. To match the full-size sets, the deck of the ship is dressed with such distinctive miniature furnishings as a captain's wheel, dual sails, a modern-style deck chair, lobster traps, a bell, buoys, and netting, among other removable and interchangeable details.
The Whore and its contents are intentionally distressed by production to appear weather-worn and well-used on the sea. The lot also shows evidence of wear consistent with on-set use, handling, and age, including small fractures and missing elements in some of the miniature furnishings. Dimensions: 134" x 54" x 124" (340.5 cm x 137.25 cm x 315 cm)
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Estimate: $2,000 - 4,000
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This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity.