166 - A collection of 24 vintage photographs documenting the production and premiere of the 1977 film The Deep. The group includes black-and-white images from the premiere featuring Peter Benchley with producer Peter Guber and director Peter Yates. Production and behind-the-scenes photographs include color and black-and-white stills of cast members Jacqueline Bisset, Nick Nolte, and Robert Shaw on set and on deck. Several photographs capture technical aspects of filming, including underwater cinematography by Al Giddings and Stan Waterman, the filming of the moray eel special effects prop, and a crew group photo at the World's Largest Underwater Set. Largest: 8" x 12".

A collection of 24 vintage photographs documenting the production and premiere of the 1977 film The Deep. The group includes black-and-white images from the premiere featuring Peter Benchley with producer Peter Guber and director Peter Yates. Production and behind-the-scenes photographs include color and black-and-white stills of cast members Jacqueline Bisset, Nick Nolte, and Robert Shaw on set and on deck. Several photographs capture technical aspects of filming, including underwater cinematography by Al Giddings and Stan Waterman, the filming of the moray eel special effects prop, and a crew group photo at the World's Largest Underwater Set. Largest: 8" x 12". After JAWS, Peter's second novel became a hit film, and these 24 vintage photographs follow The Deep from the water to the red carpet. In Bermuda, Jacqueline Bisset, Nick Nolte and Robert Shaw work on set and on deck, Al Giddings and Stan Waterman film beneath the surface, the special effects team shoots the moray eel, and the crew gathers at what was billed as the World's Largest Underwater Set. Then, in December 1977, the Royal Premiere in London, a charity gala attended by Prince Charles, took place. The black-and-white premiere photographs show Peter, who co-wrote the screenplay, with producer Peter Guber and director Peter Yates. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation. Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund. CONDITION: The photographs are in stable vintage condition. Minor edge wear and corner bumping are visible across the group. Light surface handling marks and silvering consistent with age are present on some black-and-white prints. Several color photographs exhibit mild color shifting toward magenta tones, typical for photographic paper of the late 1970s. No significant tears or creases are noted. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.