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A MORNIHGSIDE PRODUCTIONThe 7th VOYAGE OF SINBADPRODUCED BYCharles H. SchneerSHOOTING FINALNOVEMBER 1957.PROPERTY OF 'COLUMBIA PICTURES CORP
PRODUCT on no.MQRHIMGSIDE PRODUCTIONS. INC,THE 7-TH VOYAGE OF SIN8ADDRflFTJUHE 28, 1957
MORNINGSIDB PRODUCTIONS, INC,THE 7TH VOYAGE OP SINBAD,Screenplay byKenneth. KolbFINAL DRAFTJune 28, 1957"(814.00)
THE 7TH VOYAGE OF 3INBAD( 814-00)FADS IN:SXT. FOG BANK AND SEA - NIGHT (H-S)1FULL SHOT WATER (DAY) (NIGHT FILTER)1A pale moon glows faintly through the fog bank, no*f outlinedagainst the dark sky, then nearly obscured by drifting patcheaof mist. Sound of the waves lapping, and the muffled clangof ship's bell some distance off at intervals of four orfive seconds. As the moon shows for a moment through a breakin the fog bank, the shadow of a huge bird passes slowlyacross it, the great wings outspread. The fog closes overagain; the ship's bell sounds, slightly closer, (NQTEt Ifuse ship at sea, have prow sail toward camera) NARRATOR'S VOICE(through echochamber) To a man out of the distant pastwe live in a world of unbelievablemagic. At a touch of our fingersv 'we produce light, heat, or sound.Men travel swiftly through the airand beneath the sea, We speak with,friends thousands of miles awaythrough a tiny wire. Familiarthings, yet fantastic, 'Thus,when we enter the realm of thedistant past, we must accept the 'strange wonders of that time.During last lines of narration, the bow of a ship loomsthrough the fog, its masts outlined faintly against theglowing mist.EXT. QUARTSR-DECK OF SHI? (S)2CLOSE SHOTSINBAD AT THE WHEEL2He stands erect, holding the wheel firmly, peering into the;fog.'"NARRATOR'S VOICEFor in the time of the ArabianNights and the great adventurer,Sinbad the Sailor, there werecreatures and marvels beyond ourimagination. And the strangest
CONTINUED:2NARRATOR'S VOICE (cont'd)of all were encountered on,.,'The Seventh Voyage of Slnbad.1CAMERA MOVES IN to HOLD BIG CLOSEUP of Sinbad as TITLESand CREDITS BEGIN TO COME' ACROSS.DISSOLVE TOtSXT. QUARTER-DECK OF SHIP - NIGHT (FOG)3(S)CLOSE SHOT SINBAD AT WHEEL3Same aa previous ahot. Sinbad, still peering into the fog,senses something.SINBADHarufa. IHARUFA, the firat mate, comes up. He is a big, barrelcheated man with a mat of black hair and a curly blackbeard.SINBAD(continuing)Sound for a depthiHarufa gives Sinbad a look of astonishment,HARUFAA sounding.here? Aye, Captain.He picks up the lead line and mpvea to the rail, as theCAMERA PANS with him onto THREE SAILORS grouped nearby.Their appearance is gaunt and worn, suggesting that they havapassed through much hardship on this voyage. They, too, arelooking askance at Sinbad.ALI(grumbling)Does he expect land here.pastthe very end of the earth?GAUNT SAILORHis own belly is as empty as ours.Perhaps hunger has crazed his mind —ALIIf there was land, it would be suchas no man would dare to set foot upon.
dmi:33CONTINUED:3GAUNT SAILORSinbad would.,. He dares anything.HARUFA'S VOICE(calling excitedly)Captain!.All eyes turn to Harufa at the rail*Ij.CLOSE SHOTHARUFA(S)astonishment on his face.Ij.He holds up the lead line*HARUFAFull fathom sevenl.i5CLOSE SHOT SINBAD (S)Ee looks up to the crow's-nest. 5SINBAD(calling)Sharp lookout aloft therei ACLOSE SHOTSAILOR #lj. IN CROW'S-NEST(S)5ASAILOR #lj.(shouting downtoward deck)Aye, CaptainI6MEDIUM SHOT THE THREE CREWMEN (S)The third sailor, an African, turns pale.AFRICAN SAILORWhat can it be?ALIPerhaps,*« a sunken reef.*.GAUNT SAILOROr.a sea-monster.or somethingworse.,."HARUFA'S VOICEFull fathom.five IAFRICAN SAILOR '(prayerfully)Oh. Let it be land.6
SCENE 7 OMITTED8CLOSE SHOT SINBAD AT WHEELpeering hard to starboard.(S)8 SINBADLand ho.off the starboard bowl9MEDIUM SHOT THE CREWMEN (S)9They crane their necks to get a glimpse of the land stillhidden by the fog and darkness.AFRICAN SAILORHe has the eyes of an owl. Isee nothing.ALI(pointing)Look. ThereiWHAT THEY SEE10COLQSSA ISLANDMEDIUM LONG SHOT P.O.V. (S)10The dark outline of a foreboding island looms out of the sea*Little detail is visible.LOOKOUT'S VOICE(calling)Land it isf Siri.The fog closes in again.11CLOSE SHOTSINBAD AT WHEEL(S)11SINBADTake in all sailI Harufa.i12FULL SHOT DECK OF SHIP THROUGH RIGGING (S)12The men scramble into the rigging as Harufa moves over toSinbad.13CLOSE SHOT SINBAD AND HARUFA (S)Sinbad turns the wheel over to Harufa.SINBADDrop the anchor,. We'll go ashoreat the first light of dawn.13
513CONTINUED:13SINBAD (cont'd)(suppressed hope).and may Allah grant we findfood and water.Sinbad moves off.Harufa watches him for a moment*HARUFA(to himself).,and may Allah grant we findnothing more.Sinbad disappears below decks.HARUFA(continuing)Drop anchoriIk.FULL SHOT DECK OF SHIP THROUGH THE CAPSTAN (S)Ikas the sailors put their shoulders to the wheel and the greatanchor chain moves slowly by camera*INT. SKIP'S CORRIDOR - NIGHT15(S)FULL. SHOT SINBAD15He swings easily down the ladder and moves to the door of acabin, knocking, lightly,SINBAD(softly)Princess?iINT. SHIP'S CABIN - NIGHT16(Y)ANGLE TOWARDS DOOR16Scene is lighted faintly by the glow of an oil lantern.SADI moves into scene, going to answer the knock. She isa bit under medium height, in her middle thirties, plainfeatured, with a quick temper and a sharp tongue. Aswaiting-woman to the Princess, she has certain privilegesand Immunities, and she takes full advantage of them*SADI(opening door)This is no time of night to beknocking at a lady's bedroom.*She starts to close the door, but Sinbad puts a good-naturedelbow in the way.
16CONTINUED:* 16 SINBAD(faint smile)I would speak with your mistress.I bring good news ISADII know a sailor's tricks. Nowoff with you,,. Go steer yourcourse elsewhere.Sadi starts to ease Sinbad out of the door.17ANOTHER ANGLE PARISA 1?as she enters from an inner chamber. She is very beautiful,dressed in a long negligee and silken dressing gown. Shecrosses to Sinbad and takes his hands.PARISASadi, be more polite to our Captain.He is not to blame for the stormswhich blew us off our course.(looks up mischievously). or are you?SADII blame him for taking you fromthe comfort and safety of yourfather's palace.,.to this.thisbobbing arkIPARISAI came willingly, Sadi., Whatgood news, my Captain?SINBADWe are anchoring off an island*Tomorrow we take on food andwater to continue the voyageto Bagdad.Both Parisa and Sadi react with pleasure, though Sadi quicklyconceals her Joy. She picks up the cockatoo, which has beenresting on a nearby perch.SADIThe food comoa none too soon.That pirate Harufa has suddenlyfound eyes for my pet.Sadi starts away with the bird. Sinbad. calls after her,smiling.
dm1?CONTINUED:17SINBADIn a week you'lL be feasting InBagdad.(to Pariaa). at our wedding.*As Sadi turns away, Pariaa flings her arms around Sinbad'sneck and kisses him full on the lips. Sadi steps in as ifto separate them, her face stern.SADICaptaini The minute my back isturnedi I dare say you inventedthis island just for this purpose.Sinbad looks/at Parisa who can hardly contaia her laughter.SINBAD(gallantly takingthe blame)For another such kiss, I'd inventa whole continent.xL-xSadi pushes Sinbad into the corridor and slams the door intothe camera.DISSOLVE TO; SXT. ISLAND OF CQLQSSA - MORNING18(S)ESTABLISHING SHOT18It is just after dawn. Strange rock formations tower likefortress bastions over the narrow strip of beach beneaththem, NINE SAILORS, dwarfed by the massive rocks, aregrouped about two longboats which are beached on the sand.EXT. THE BEACH AND LONGBOATS(S)19MEDIUM SHOT THE CREW19The longboats are piled high with baskets of fruit, coconuts,and casks of water. The men, refreshed with an orgy of eatingand drinking, are boisterously launching one of the longboatsinto the surf,20CLOSE SHOT LONGBOAT IN WATER (S)20CAMERA is mounted in the boat, as three men clamber on boardand pull away from the island leaving three of their number
din*820CONTINUED:20on shore with the remaining longboat*SAILOR(calling back)How does it feel to be marooned?The others laugh*SAILOR //2(his mouth stuffedwith fruit)It is torture* I cannot eat fastenough iSAILOR #3We shall split our skins iThey laugh boisterously. Sailor #1 . tilts his head for adrink of coconut milk, then heaves the coconut at the menon shore*Herei —SAILORHave a coconut IThe others are caught up in the spirit and start throwingfood at the men on shore.AD LIBSAlms for the poor IDon't waste any,Here,,, you may get hungry!21CLOSE SHOT THE THREE SAILORS ON THE BEACH (S)21As the shower of fruit and coconuts rains about them. Twoof the sailors good naturedly throw the fruit back towardsthe receding longboat, while the Gaunt Sailor stands glumlyby.AFRICAN SAILOR(throwing acoconut)Bon Voyage iThe shouts and laughter of the men in the boat die away.GAUNT SAILOR(looking around)I wish Sinbad would come back.*We've already enough food for twovoyages to Bagdad.,,
*21CONTIJIUEDs21" 'r AFRICAN SAILORPatience — He Is filling the caskswith fresh water from the spring,GAUNT SAILOR.But we already have more thanwe can drink*OLD SAILORHave you not"heard.? A Princesscannot bathe in salt water*GAUNT SAILORI would give up bathing entirely,to be in Bagdad again, AFRICAN SAILORI wonder what1a keeping them.*.?CAMERA SWINGS off the men onto the rocks. An awesome ailencasettles over the scene broken only by the eerie cry of thebirds wheeling overhead. \. OLIVE GRQVB22CLOSE SHOT A MAGNIFICENTLY CONTORTED OLIVE TRUNK22An olive branch hangs prominently in the f.g. Through thebizarre twist we see Sinbad, Harufa, All, and Sailor 5walking single file through the grove - each with a caskof water on his shoulder, Sinbad and Harufa carry spears Ali has a crossbow. The sound of the birds carries over,Harufa sees the olive branch and starts towards it.SINBADThe boat lies this way, Harufa. Where are you goring?HARUFAFor a branch of the olive to makemy peace with the old crow thatguards the Princess — iHarufa sets down his water cask and leans Into a big CLOSBU?to pluck the branch when suddenly his eyes rivet on somethingoff scene and bug out of their sockets**HARUFA(continuing;terrified!»MASTERI(.'
dm1022CONTINUED:22Sinbad, All and Sailor #5 run up. CAMERA WHIPS to an INSERT(Y) of a huge FOOTPRINT some two feet in diameter,SINBAD'S VOICE (O.S.jA cloven hoofI23CLOSE SHOTSINBAD AND HARUPA(S)23HARUPAThe Devil1a ownlAli sees something else o,s, and runs to it.ALI(as he runs)Looki There's anotherICAMERA SWINGS to Ali some ten feet away standing over anotherfootprint. Sailor 5» now some twenty feet distant, pointsexcitedly to the ground.SAILOR //5.and another!xy ) 'ISINBAD(impressed)What a stride! He runs in the direction of the footprints, Harufa following.241iANOTHER ANGLE ROCKY AREA SINBAD AND HARUFA (S)2ifSinbad and Harufa run up into camera following the prints.Suddenly they look up - disbelief written on their faces. .Harufa's jaw drops open,.HARUPAWhat is it?The two sailors, in the b«g., are staring up too*EXT. THE STQNB FACE251gp '""".MEDIUM LONG SHOT (H-S-D)25The tiny figures of Sinbad, Harufa, and the two sailors standin frozen fascination before a massive stone face carved outof the living rock. A gaping cavern leading off into amysterious darkness, forms the mouth of the face.
dini1125A sCLOSE SHOT REVERSE ON SINBAD AND HARUPA (3)They cannot take their eyes from the face.2 ASINBADIt haa the mark of some ancientcivilization.HARUPAIt has the mark of Satan himself. Come, Sinbad.Let us get back tothe ship.Sinbad hands Harufa his water cask.SINBADHold this. I'm going to seewhere that stone mouth leads.Suddenly there is a roaring, and sounds of someone running.They look off.EXT. THB STONE FACE 26MEDIUM LONG SHOT SQKURAH AND CYCLOPS (H-S-D)26SQKURAH, an imposing man with large dark eyes, emerges fromx/" l -,the cave mouth, running hard, closely pursued by the giantCYCLOPS, who must stoop slightly to emerge from the hugeopening. Sokurah runs toward Sinbad.i26AiCLOSE SHOT (S)26Amoving with Sokurah as he runs, clutching a strange lamp(prop) in his hands. He sees Sinbad. SOKURAH(calling)Help I . Help me Ii1i''2? MEDIUM SHOT SINBAD AND OTHERSas they react.2?SINBADTo the boat — QuicklyiThe men start to run towards the beach, their water* caskssloshing wildly.HXT. GREAT STONE FACE27AKEDIUM LONG SHOTSOKURAH AND CYCLOPS(H-S-D)2?AHarufa and the men run" out. Sinbad holds long enough forSokurah to run by, then turns and follows. In the b.g.
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dm1227ACONTINUED:2?A'the Cyclops, now fully emerged from the Stone Pace, giveschase.EXT. GROUP QF LARGE ROCKS IN SAND(H-S-D)28MEDIUM SHOT SINBAD, SOKURAH, THE MENas the Cyclops pursues them with huge stridest gainingquickly. The Cyclops reaches out for Sokurah.,2829MEDIUM CLOSE SHOT SINBAD (S)as he hurls his javelin at the Cyclops.2929AMEDIUM CLOSE SHOT THE CYCLOPS UP ANGLE (H-S-D)29A(DRAWING 31A)as the javelin sticks in his chest. He plucks it out with aroar of rage, pausing slightly in his pursuit of Sokurah.30MEDIUMtSHOT SQKURAH NEAR ROCKS (S)30He pauses in front of the camera to look back at the Cyclops0.5. . as he does, Sinbad runs into him, knocking him over*Sokurah recovers and runs into the protection of some rocks.31CLOSE SHOT HARUPA AND ALI (S)Harufa hurls his spear at the Cyclops.crossbow.31A31Ali fires his MEDIUM CLOSE SHOT THE CYCLOPS UP ANGLE (H-S-D)31AThe spoar and crossbow find their marks, but only serveto further enrage the Cyclops. He plucks them from his body.EXT. THE BEACH32MEDIUM SHOT AT THE LONGBOAT (S)32The sailors hear the distant bellowing of the Cyclops, andhastily start to make preparations to launch the longboat.33MEDIUM CLOSE SHOT CYCLOPS' LEGS (H-S-D)Harufa dodges the moving foot of the giant*hack at the Cyclops with their swords,33ACLOSE SHOT CYCLOPS (H-S-D)Reaction shot of Cyclops.33Sinbad and Ali33A
dm133l .MEDIUM LONG SHOT CYCLOPS AND MEN (H-S-D)3kCyclops picks up Harufa and examines him and sees he is notSokurah, then flings him down toward Sinbad.35MEDIUM CLOSE SHOT (H-S-D)35Harufa's body is thrown into scene hitting Sinbad. The twobodies strike the rocks knocking Harufa unconscious.36MEDIUM CLOSE SHOT SOKURAH (H-S-D)"36He crouches in the shelter of the rocks, having placed thelamp on the sand. He quickly rubs it three times, utteringwords we cannot hear because of the bellowing of the Cyclopa. .A puff of smoke appears from the lamp, whirls and boils,producing a GENIE, in the shape of a young boy.GENIE(bowing to hismaster)I obey the master of the lamp.SOKURAHI command you build an unbreakablewall between the Cyclops and thosemen IGENIEI shall try, 0 Master, I shalltry.The Genie leaps forward.'37MEDIUM SHOTROCK BACKGROUND AND BEACH(H-S-D)37The Genie runs into scene doing two quick somersaults on thesand, dissolving into a rolling ball of fire.38MEDIUM SHOT SINBAD AND CYCLOPS (H-S-D)38Sinbad drags the fallen Harufa out of the path of the advancingCyclops. As the Cyclops nears them, the rolling ball of firespeeds between them, sending up in its path a shimmeringwall of force. The ball of fire dissolves into nothingnessas it reaches the rocky cliff.39 1;0CLOSE SHOT (H-S-D)The Genie has returned to the lamp.39.MEDIUM SHOT (H-S-D)I;0The Cyclops stands hammering futilely at the shimmering wallof force.
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dmMEDIUM SHOTSINBADSOKURAH AND OTHERS(S)As Sinbad struggles with the groggy Harufa, Sokurah runs in,carrying the lamp. SINBADYou'll be safe aboard zny ship.Lend a hand, will you.,?Sokurah helps to support Harufa and together the trio racesacross the beach towards the longboat*EXT. THE BEACH AND LONGBOATJj.2MEDIUM SHOT THE THREE SAILORSh.2They look off, reacting with terror at the Cyclops and thefleeing Sinbad. They quickly push the boat into the water.I4.2AMEDIUM SHOT SINBAD AND SOKURAH (S). ij.2Aas they wade out into the wa-ter and are helped aboard the boat.The crew pulls lustily for the ship.INT. SHIP'S LONGBOAT 'ij.3SINBAD SOKURAH AND OTHERS (S)Sinbad dips a clofch over the side and holds it againstHarufa1 a aching head. Sokurah smiles in sympathy*SOKURAHI fear he'll have a headache onmy account.SINBADHe's lucky to escape with that —What strange power restrainsthat monster?SOKURAH( showing lamp)The man who holds this treasureis safe from even greater dangers.Sinbad reaches out for the lamp, but Sokui-ah discreetlydraws it away. Sinbad smiles.SINBADIf your lamp has such powers, whydid you not destroy the monster?SOKURAHThe Genie of the Lamp cannot beused to work harm, but his powersof protection are invulnerable.
dm15ij.3CONTINUED: HARUFA(painful smile aahe rubs his head)If they come in time.EXT. THE BEACH AMD CYCLOPSl&MEDIUM SHOT(K-S-D)Frustrated by the wall of force, the Cyclops finds a hugeboulder. He lifts this in both hands, hurling it like abasketball over the wall, high into the air, toward the boat.SXT. SHIP'S BOATlj.5(SEE DRAWING l 5)MEDIUM SHOTSINBAD AND OTHERSl SINBADWe'll reach the safety of my shipin a —(looking up andreacting)Look out1.rThe huga rock (prop) crashes into the sea on the far side ofthe boat, capsizing it, and tumbling the men into the water,(Effects Department Note: Rig dynamite cap in water forexplosion).'lf.6DOWN SHOTSINBAD AND MEN(S)struggling in water. Sokurah, makes a frantic effort to keephold of the lamp, but he cannot swim. As he sinks beneaththe surface, he loses the lamp and it sinks into the depths*SOKURAH(his frantic voice distorted through a mouthful of sea water)The Lamp i The Lamp i *.i}.6AINSERT:THE LAMP(S)ij.6Aas it slowly sinks in the water, trailing bubbles.SXT. THE BEACH AND CYCLOPSItfMEDIUM SHOT (H-S-D)klas the lamp becomes ownerless, its protection is withdrawnand the wall of force melts away. The Cyclops moves forwardto the water's edge.
dmi16xEX.T. DECK OF SHIP1 8iMEDIUM SHOTPAR IS A AND SAD I(Y) Qaa they react to the capsizing of the boat.EX.T. WATERLONG SHOTSINBADSOKURAH AND MEN(S)i;9as Sinbad comes to the surface with the hair-drown Sokurah,He joins tha crew in swimming toward the ship, towing Sokurahwith him.SIDE OF SHIP50(S)SINBAD SOKURAH AND OTHERS50aa they clamber up the side on ropes dropped from the deckinto the water. Sinbad helps the coughing Sokurah up ontothe deck.EXT. SECTION OF SKIP'S RAIL51SIN3AD(Y)SOKURAH AND OTHERS51aa Sinbad pulls up the dripping Sokurah who has been overcomewith sea water, Parisa and Sadi are at the rail* Parisa flingsher arms about Sinbad1 s neck. PARISA(to Sinbad)My prayer is answered.safe .You areSINBAD(pulling her offwith a smile)We are still not out of danger.(shouting to crew)Hoist all saili Pull starboardrudder '. . Head for deep water IThe crewmen scramble to carry out the orders as Sinbad managesto get Sokurah over the rail.EXT. THE SHIP52FULL SHOT(X or M)as the sails catch the wind and the ship starts to moveswiftly out to sea.52'
dinTHE ?TH VOYAGE OP SI1JBADRevised PagoJuly 5, 1957— 1?EXT. THE BEACH AND CYCLOPS53PULL SHOT (H-S-D)53The Cyclops wades out; slowly Into the water, then he dips hiaarm beneath the surface of the sea, coining up with the magiolamp held in his outstretched palm.5 CLOSE SHOT CYCLOPSLamp in hand.EXT. SECTION OP SHIP'S RAIL(H-S-D)5k(Y)*55SIN3AD PARISA AND SADIas they watch the Cyclops recover the lamp,55SIN BAD. Sol. The giant recovers thewonderful" lamp,PARISAHe is content to let us go.SINBAD(turning)— and is our man of magiccontent?Sinbad looks over to the prostrate form of Sokurah on thedeck (out of scene).EXT. DECK QP SHI?55A(S)MEDIUM SHOTSOKURAH AND HARUFA55AHARUPA(sly smile)He makes no complaint, Captain*« 55BCLOSE TWO SHOTSINBAD AND PARISAAT RAIL(Y)55BSINBADTake him to my cabin. A glassof rum is the magic he needs now*55G XEDIUM SHOT SOKURAH AND HARUPA (S)Karufa chuckles. He lifts Sokurah as we; 55CDISSOLVETO:
fxn18VXT. THE SHIP55DIt sails on toward Bagdad.DISSOLVE TO:INT. SINBAD'S CABIN - DAY56MEDIUM SHOTSINBAD(Y)SQKURAHPARISASADI56Sinbad sits at his captain's table. Sokurah stands at thecabin window, looking out to sea. Parlsa and Sadi are seated,watching interestedly. Sokurah appears fully recovered fromhis drowning. Sinbad, plotting his ship's position on a map,tossas his dividers down.SINBADYou forget one thing, my friend.The Cyclops will be on guard now.Besides their great strength, theyhave the magic lamp as well.SQKURAH']v' '(turning Impatiently)The Cyclops have no speech. Theycannot invoke the power of the Genie. It is useless to them.PARISAoo. And is the lamp so precious toyou that you would risk your lifeto live on an island with theCyclops and the other strangecreatures you speak of? .Sokurah, walks over to the table to face Sinbad, and sayasSOKURAHThare is nothing I would not doto poasoaa it 11 Many yoars ORO,whon I was but a atudont in theart of Wizardry, an old sorcerertold me of the fantastic Genie.I set out to find it, travelingthroughout the world for manyyears. At last I found my lamp —only to lose it when my ship waswrecked on the shores of Colossa. PARISANow you have lost it a second time.
1956CONTINUED:56SOKURAH(confidently)Yea, but I shall have the lampagain. and a great deal morelSINBADWho are you?noKUHAII(bowing)I am known as Sokurah,SINBADWhat are you then — a magician?SOKURAHI have some skill*56ATWO SHOTiPARISA AND SOKURAH-56AiPARISAIf you are indeed a magician, whydidn't you use your powers to slaythe one-eyed monster?SOKURAHI had a potion prepared for justsuch a purpose.«.(smiles).00 but I could not convince theCyclops to swallow it*Sokurah turns to Sinbad, reaches into his tunic and pulls outa leather bag, dropping its contents on the table*57INSERT:THE CAPTAIN'S TABLEas a shower of gems rainsupon it. 57SOKURAH»S VOICEFor the wonderous lamp — andfor your help.CAMERA PANS off the table to CLOSEU? of Sokurah whose beadyblack eyes are boring into camera*SOKURAH. a King's ransom in jewels.
dm' THE 7 H VOYAGE OP SINBADRevised Page—20July 5, 195758CLOSE SHOT SINBAD (Y)58Though he is impressed by the fortune his eyes sees he gushesthe jewels across the table toward Sokurah without a moment'shesitation SINBADYour ambition has nearly costus our lives already0SOKURAH(intensely)Captain, the storms which droveyour ship to the island havewrecked many vessels on itsshores.«o The treasures of ahundred years have been gatheredby the Gyclopse(indicates jewels)The wealth that awaits us on theisland is worth a thousand timesmore than what you see»SINBADWe are on an important missionfor the Caliph of Bagdad„59TWO SHOT PARISA AND SADI (Y)Parisa turns a pleasant look to Sinbad» 5960CLOSE SHOT SINBAD60(X)SINBADOur presence there means thedifference between war andpeace« 1*11 not risk it byturning baeko That is myfinal wordaA storm of frustration surges in Sokurah«window*61He walks to theCLOSE SHOT SOKURAH (Y)61He struggles to control himself, then turns with a forcedsmile oSCENE 62 OMITTED
dia62ATHE ?TH VOYAGE OP SIN BADRevised Pape—21July 5, 1957TWO SHOTSIN BAD AND SGKURAIC(Y)62ASOKURAK(with a touch ofprophecy)Perhaps after we are safely InBagdad you will be persuaded tofeel differently about the venture,,.SINBAD(smiling)I doubt it. Come, I'll show youto your quarters. With fair winds,we will reach port in five days.Sokurah bows to Parisa and Sadi, then follows Sinbad out.DISSOLVE TO;EXT. S Pi BAD'S SHIP - DAY637 )V f PULL SHOT (M or X)63The ship is in full sail, all canvas set, as it skims overthe waves.EXT, SKIP'S MAINMAST6ij.(S)up. ANGLE' CRQW»S NEST SINBAD'6lj.He7 sights to the east.SINBAD(calling)Land hoi The towers of Basrai'EXT. DECK OF SHIP65(S)MEDIUM SHOTSINBAD AND HARUPA65Harufa is at the wheel of the ship. Sinbad slides down therigging-rope, dropping beside him, PSINBAD' Run up the blue pennarit to thetop gallant that swift ridersmay be dispatched to Bagdad.The city will be rejoicing whenwe arrive.KARUPAAye, my Capta'in.
THE 7TH VOYAGE OKRevised JPago—July 5. 1957 65CONTINUED:22.65Harufa seta off to carry out Sinbad'1 s order.*.QUICK DISSOLVE TOjEXT. CITY OF BAGDAD - DAY66(X)ESTABLISHING SHOT'66Two riders streak across the aanda to the city beyond,EXT. STREETS OF BAGDAD6?thru70WELCOMING PROCESSION (X)as Sinbad and Parisa are carried through the shouting,celebrating throng in a sedan chair.6Jthru70INT. SEDAN CHAIRxL 71SINBAD AND PARISA (Y)'71Sinbad smiles happily; Parisa reacts with amazement to thejoyful welcome they are receiving.PARISAMy lord Sinbad is & very greatprince in his country.SINBAD(modestly)The people rejoice for the news Ibring: Peace between your father'skingdom and ours.PARISA(slightly mocking)And did you love me only to saveBagdad from destruction? SINBADI love you because I cannot dootherwise. Your eyes are mightierthan all your father's armies.Parisa smiles. She kisses Sinbad — they both laugh happily.Sound of the o.s. celebrations rises to a crescendo as we:DISSOLVE TO:
THE ?TH VOYAGE OF S Hi BADRevised Paf?e—235,EXT.71ACALIPH1 S PALACE AND GROUNDS - DAT1957(3)ESTABLISHING SHOT71A*.72PULL SHOTSTEPS OP CALIPH' S PALACE(S)73The Caliph stands before the entrance, attended by severalslaves and palace dignitaries. Sinbad leads Parisa to greetthe Caliph. The Caliph opens his arms in a welcoming gesture*CALIPHThree times welcome, Sinbad. Youhave done wonders to avert a war,Sinbad.,.(turning to Parisa)And what fair prizo is thia?SINDADPrincess Pariaa, the daughter ofthe Sultan of Chandra. . .pledged tobe my bride. a symbol of lastingfriendship between our Kingdoms.CALIPH(pleased; reacting)Welcome as a daughter, my child,for I love Sinbad as my own son.
fxm72CONTINUED:72 PARISAI thank you, Sir. My father, theSultan sends his wish for yourhealth. He will arrive within aweek to attend our wedding*CALIPHSplendid i And a royal wedding itshall be, with all the honors ofour court.The Caliph takes the arms of Sinbad and Parisa, leadingthem off,CALIPHTell me all about your Toy age,Sinbad.SINBADA strange voyage and a strangetale it is-, my Caliph,DISSOLVE TO:INT. PA A6B BANQUET ROOM73MEDIUM SHOT(S) (&A HUGE GONG73A Nubian slave strikes the gong and Sokurah — now magnifi„ eently dressed in a long black robe — enters through thecurtains and moves to where the Caliph, Sinbad and Parisa areseated together on mats at a low table, dining in the mannerof the East, Sokurah bows before the Caliph.SOKURAHI am highly honored you havesummoned me, your Highness.CALIPHSinbad says you are a man of unusual powers. It is our wishthat you demonstrate your skillat a welcoming feast for the Sultanof Chandra.SOKURAHYour wish is granted even before itis asked. I promise a performancesuch aa will live in the Caliph1 smemory for all his days -- may theybe many
dmTHE ?TH VOYAGE OP SINBADRevised PageJuly 5* 195773CONTINUED* 2573CALIPHYou please me already.SOKQRAHYour palace is a jewel of comfortand hospitality* ,„ butoooCALIPHBut?,.SOKURAHMy happiness will be complete ifyou would grant but a single wish.Sokurah1s manner with the Caliph is one of ceremonialpoliteness. But a slight hint of irony intrudes, makingSokurah1s attitude one of veiled disdain9 rather than subservience oCALIPHState it.SQEURAHA fast ship and a well-armed orewto return to my island.CALIPHShips a,re costly, and lives arenot to be wasteeUSokurah produces a-parchment scroll which he unrolls for theCaliph. On it is the design for a huge crossbow.SQKURAHI have the design of a new weapon,a great crossbow, which will protect the men from harm./CALIPH(looking at thescroll)I cannot judge, for I have notseen the one-eyed giants „ , Sinbad,what is your opinion?1ST. BAMQgST ROOM7i(.(S)ANOIEHER ANGLEFEATURING SINBADSINBADTales of our voyage have alreadyspread through Bagdad. No one74
dmTHE ?TH VOYAGE OF SIUB&DRevised PageJuly 5* 19577kCONTINUED: 26IkSINBAD (cont'd)but a. madman would ever sail aship back to Golossa.75GROUP SHOT SOKURAH CALIPH PARISA AND SINBAD75The man, Sokurah, gla'res darkly at Sinbad for his adYersecomment *CALIPH(holds out thescroll)Sinbad's word is my word*SOKURAH(taking the scroll)Until the Sultan's feast*„« The magician moires off quickly,after himaSinbad and Parisa stareDISSOLVE TO:EXTo PALACE LOOKOUT TOWER - DAY76(S).UP ANGLE76as the palace lookout sights an object o.s« in the distance.He raises a long bugle to his lips and blows a regal fanfare.
THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBADRevised Papo —27July 5, 1937EXT. PALACE COURTYARD - DAY " )- 11thru80WELCOMING PROCESSION FOR SULTAN (X)77Series of shots of the Sultan's procession as it moves thrufrom the palace gates through the wide courtyard to80the palace itself. The Sultan is being carried in a sedanchair.5XT. PALACE DOOR81MEDIUM SHOT81Parisa breaks through a group of palace attendants, as shesees Sultan's procession o.s.INT. SEDAN CHAIR82(S)(Y)THE SULTAN82He is a stern and imposing man, less benevolent and kindlylooking than the Caliph, more the warrior-ruler type.Abruptly the side curtain of the chair is drawn back, andParisa climbs quickly in beside the Sultan, who embraces herwarmly, his features lightening with his genuine affectionfor his daughter.SULTAN(hugging her)My child. my child.PARISA(happily)I could not wait for you toarrive.SULTANAre you all right? Are you happy?PARISAVery. I love Sinbad more witheach sunrise.SULTANI had such doubts after I letyou go.(sternly)If any harm had come to you,they would have paid with athousand lives.«PARISA(drawing back;smiling)Don't make yourself angry. Youmust smile, for the Caliph is verynice. He has prepared a greatfeast and celebration in your honor.
2882CONTINUED:82 SULTAN'If my daughter la happy, I havehonor enough.EXT. SEDAN CHAIR83(Y)MEDIUM CLOSE SHOT SULTAN AND PARISA83u§ they leave the chair and move toward tha palace doors.Sound of the welcoming celebration o.a, all around them.DISSOLVE TO:INT. PALACE BANQUET ROOM(S)81tCALIPH AND OTHERSFULL SHOTSULTANThe Sultan and the Caliph are seated aide by aide at the longbanquet table, with Sinbad and Pariaa next to them. Theremains of the feast are being cleared away by a group ofattendants, and the palace musici
He swings easily down the ladder and moves to the door of a cabin, knocking, lightly, SINBAD (softly) Princess? i INT. SHIP'S CABIN - NIGHT (Y) 16 ANGLE TOWARDS DOOR 16 Scene is lighted faintly by the glow of an oil lantern. SADI moves into scene, going to answer the knock. She is
