1 00:05:46,334 --> 00:05:49,624 Away with it! - Don't be difficult! 2 00:05:49,792 --> 00:05:54,791 Let's take our lovely children on an outing! 3 00:06:06,125 --> 00:06:09,249 You can't do this. l know my rights. 4 00:06:09,667 --> 00:06:12,458 l have the authority to close you down. 5 00:06:12,584 --> 00:06:16,749 This exhibit degrades those who see it and the poor creature himself. 6 00:06:16,875 --> 00:06:20,458 He is a freak. How else will he live? 7 00:06:20,959 --> 00:06:23,458 This is entirely different! 8 00:06:23,875 --> 00:06:26,791 This is monstrous and should not be allowed! 9 00:06:27,334 --> 00:06:31,749 These officers will see that you are on your way. Good day! 10 00:06:33,209 --> 00:06:35,791 Move along please! 11 00:06:38,375 --> 00:06:42,041 Hold it there, sir. Come this way. 12 00:06:54,125 --> 00:06:56,208 On the move again . . . 13 00:07:01,125 --> 00:07:02,666 My treasure. 14 00:07:40,750 --> 00:07:45,083 We're seeing a lot more of these machine accidents. 15 00:07:49,292 --> 00:07:53,583 Abominable things these machines. You can't reason with them. 16 00:07:54,625 --> 00:07:55,999 What a mess. 17 00:07:59,959 --> 00:08:02,041 Pull on the rope! 18 00:08:04,084 --> 00:08:06,124 lrons, please! 19 00:08:20,084 --> 00:08:21,374 Who is it? 20 00:08:22,750 --> 00:08:25,833 Excuse me, sir. - Yes, what is it? 21 00:08:26,417 --> 00:08:29,874 l found it. - Good. Did you see it? 22 00:08:30,917 --> 00:08:33,624 No. - Alright. 23 00:08:34,042 --> 00:08:36,374 l'll see you in a moment. Thank you. 24 00:08:39,209 --> 00:08:42,333 Who's that? - A friend of mine. 25 00:08:43,584 --> 00:08:44,624 Oh yes? 26 00:08:45,625 --> 00:08:47,999 What are you up to? - Nothing. 27 00:08:48,417 --> 00:08:49,624 Oh, come on! 28 00:08:51,959 --> 00:08:53,958 Nothing of any importance. 29 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,749 Where's Green Street, please? 30 00:09:50,125 --> 00:09:54,958 Second on the left, then right. - Thanks. 31 00:11:13,959 --> 00:11:17,624 Are you the proprietor? - And who might you be, sir? 32 00:11:18,417 --> 00:11:21,624 Just one of the curious. l'd like to see it. 33 00:11:23,917 --> 00:11:26,666 l don't think so, we're . . . 34 00:11:28,792 --> 00:11:33,916 closed! - l'd pay handsomely for a showing. 35 00:11:34,334 --> 00:11:37,291 Are you the proprietor? - Handsomely?. Who sent you? 36 00:11:37,709 --> 00:11:39,958 l beg your pardon? - Never mind. 37 00:11:43,792 --> 00:11:46,958 l'm the owner. 38 00:13:08,625 --> 00:13:10,041 Life . . . 39 00:13:13,375 --> 00:13:15,874 is full of surprises. 40 00:13:19,792 --> 00:13:22,499 Consider the fate 41 00:13:22,917 --> 00:13:25,458 of this creature's poor mother, 42 00:13:27,542 --> 00:13:29,208 struck down . . . 43 00:13:30,250 --> 00:13:36,624 in the fourth month of her condition by wild elephants. 44 00:13:37,417 --> 00:13:39,791 Struck down . . . 45 00:13:40,209 --> 00:13:44,458 on an uncharted African isle. 46 00:13:45,459 --> 00:13:47,333 The result . . . 47 00:13:49,084 --> 00:13:51,499 is plain to see. 48 00:13:53,250 --> 00:13:55,458 Ladies and Gentlemen, 49 00:13:57,042 --> 00:13:58,791 the terrible . . . 50 00:14:00,792 --> 00:14:03,916 Elephant Man! 51 00:14:18,750 --> 00:14:20,541 Stand up! - Stand up! 52 00:14:27,334 --> 00:14:30,874 Turn around! - Turn around! 53 00:15:13,459 --> 00:15:17,958 You'll bring him to me tomorrow, ten o'clock, Mr. . . .? 54 00:15:18,375 --> 00:15:21,083 Bytes. He'll be there. 55 00:15:26,625 --> 00:15:31,291 Here is my card. l'll send a cab. 56 00:15:31,709 --> 00:15:34,416 We have a deal. 57 00:15:36,084 --> 00:15:39,416 We understand each other, 58 00:15:40,209 --> 00:15:42,958 more than money has changed hands. 59 00:15:43,625 --> 00:15:46,666 We understand each other completely, my friend. 60 00:15:47,084 --> 00:15:49,624 Yes. Thank you, Mr. Bytes. 61 00:16:28,959 --> 00:16:31,291 Cor, what a stink! 62 00:16:32,625 --> 00:16:35,083 l'm looking for Mr. Frederick Treves. 63 00:16:35,250 --> 00:16:36,916 Please, ma'am. 64 00:16:39,250 --> 00:16:41,916 l'll send for him. Nurse! 65 00:16:42,417 --> 00:16:45,291 Mr. Treves, this . . . 66 00:16:45,709 --> 00:16:47,958 Yes. - Says, that . . . 67 00:16:48,375 --> 00:16:50,458 Yes, l was expecting him. 68 00:16:51,709 --> 00:16:54,958 Are you the cab driver? - Yes. - Anyone else with you? 69 00:16:55,375 --> 00:16:59,999 No, just this gentleman. - Thank you for your troubles. 70 00:17:00,584 --> 00:17:03,708 Not at all. My pleasure. - Thank you. 71 00:17:05,792 --> 00:17:07,124 This way, please? 72 00:17:10,292 --> 00:17:13,541 l'll be in my room and l'm not to be disturbed. 73 00:17:13,959 --> 00:17:16,041 Of course, sir. 74 00:17:18,834 --> 00:17:20,916 Will you come with me? 75 00:17:23,959 --> 00:17:25,624 You heard the doctor? 76 00:17:31,209 --> 00:17:33,333 Go on! 77 00:18:12,375 --> 00:18:16,958 My name is Frederick Treves and l'm the surgeon at the London Hospital. 78 00:18:17,375 --> 00:18:18,416 And . . . 79 00:18:20,917 --> 00:18:24,416 l lecture in anatomy at the medical college. 80 00:18:26,042 --> 00:18:27,333 Sorry. 81 00:18:28,959 --> 00:18:31,624 l'd like very much to examine you. 82 00:18:34,792 --> 00:18:36,916 Would that be alright? 83 00:18:38,792 --> 00:18:39,999 Please. 84 00:18:44,584 --> 00:18:46,708 l'd like to ask you a few questions. 85 00:18:47,959 --> 00:18:50,291 Would that be alright? 86 00:18:51,917 --> 00:18:55,666 Your owner . . .The man, who looks after you, tells me that . . . 87 00:18:57,334 --> 00:18:59,833 you're English and that your name is John Merrick. 88 00:19:01,125 --> 00:19:03,374 John Merrick, is that right? 89 00:19:07,875 --> 00:19:11,083 l tell you what, l think l'll ask you a question 90 00:19:12,167 --> 00:19:16,041 and you shake you head for 'no'. 91 00:19:18,875 --> 00:19:20,624 Have you always been this way? 92 00:19:22,584 --> 00:19:24,666 Are you in any pain? 93 00:19:27,625 --> 00:19:29,791 Are your parents still alive? 94 00:19:30,584 --> 00:19:35,791 Do you understand me? Your father, your mother, are they dead? 95 00:19:37,542 --> 00:19:39,083 Freddie, what are you doing . . .? 96 00:19:39,500 --> 00:19:42,958 Oh, l'm sorry. l had no idea . . . 97 00:19:46,209 --> 00:19:49,624 What have you got there? - You'll find out at the meeting. 98 00:19:50,042 --> 00:19:52,624 Until then, not a word to anyone. 99 00:19:53,042 --> 00:19:55,999 Alright. You must have quite a find in there. 100 00:19:56,417 --> 00:20:00,249 l don't know. - "Nothing of any importance", eh? 101 00:20:01,209 --> 00:20:04,458 Not a word, please, Fox. 102 00:20:07,959 --> 00:20:09,499 Alright. 103 00:20:59,542 --> 00:21:02,333 l think l'll examine you now. 104 00:21:02,750 --> 00:21:06,499 l'll leave the questions till later. 105 00:21:08,709 --> 00:21:11,291 Will you take your hat off? 106 00:21:13,250 --> 00:21:16,583 Don't be frightened. l simply want to look at you. 107 00:21:18,625 --> 00:21:21,666 Take your hat off. Don't be frightened. 108 00:21:33,417 --> 00:21:36,083 Thank you. Good afternoon. 109 00:21:37,459 --> 00:21:39,624 Mr. Thomas, Mr. Rogers! 110 00:21:45,750 --> 00:21:47,958 Pull the curtains aside! 111 00:21:55,459 --> 00:21:59,416 He's English. He is 21 years of age. 112 00:22:00,625 --> 00:22:02,749 His name is John Merrick. 113 00:22:04,584 --> 00:22:07,374 ln the course of my profession l have come upon 114 00:22:07,792 --> 00:22:11,583 many deformities of the face due to injury or disease 115 00:22:11,959 --> 00:22:16,791 as well as mutilations and contortions of the body from like causes. 116 00:22:17,084 --> 00:22:22,041 l have never seen such a perverted, degraded version of a human being. 117 00:22:22,292 --> 00:22:25,958 l wish to draw your attention to his insidious conditions. 118 00:22:26,375 --> 00:22:28,041 Can you see over there? 119 00:22:28,792 --> 00:22:31,958 Note, if you will, the extreme enlargement of the skull 120 00:22:32,834 --> 00:22:35,416 and the limb, which is useless, 121 00:22:35,792 --> 00:22:39,499 the alarming curvature of the spine. Would you turn round, please? 122 00:22:39,959 --> 00:22:41,458 Turn round, please! 123 00:22:44,625 --> 00:22:46,291 The looseness of the skin 124 00:22:46,709 --> 00:22:51,166 and the fibrous tumours that cover 90% of the body. 125 00:22:52,125 --> 00:22:55,791 There is every indication that these afflictions have existed and have 126 00:22:56,167 --> 00:22:58,958 progressed rapidly since birth. 127 00:22:59,417 --> 00:23:01,624 He suffers from chronic bronchitis. 128 00:23:02,084 --> 00:23:05,791 lnteresting side note: Despite these anomalies 129 00:23:06,167 --> 00:23:11,041 the patient's genitals remain entirely intact and unaffected. 130 00:23:11,459 --> 00:23:13,374 Thank you. 131 00:23:15,959 --> 00:23:19,124 And his left arm is perfectly normal, as you see. 132 00:23:21,500 --> 00:23:22,666 So gentlemen, 133 00:23:22,959 --> 00:23:26,333 owing to the congenital exostosis of the skull, 134 00:23:26,459 --> 00:23:29,958 extensive papillomatous growths, pendulous masses of skin, 135 00:23:30,417 --> 00:23:33,458 the enlargement of the right limb and all the bones, 136 00:23:33,834 --> 00:23:36,749 the distortion of the head and the extensive area 137 00:23:37,125 --> 00:23:39,791 covered by papillomatous growth, 138 00:23:40,250 --> 00:23:43,583 The patient has been called the "Elephant Man". 139 00:23:44,417 --> 00:23:45,624 Thank you. 140 00:24:13,542 --> 00:24:16,291 You haven't mentioned his mental state. 141 00:24:16,959 --> 00:24:20,833 He's an imbecile, probably from birth. A complete idiot. 142 00:24:23,292 --> 00:24:24,541 Pray to God he is. 143 00:24:35,959 --> 00:24:37,458 Where have you been? 144 00:25:08,125 --> 00:25:09,166 Out! 145 00:25:11,459 --> 00:25:13,958 How can l eat with a noise like that? 146 00:25:24,084 --> 00:25:25,291 Bytes, don't! 147 00:25:27,500 --> 00:25:30,458 Where were you? What did you do? 148 00:25:35,959 --> 00:25:38,458 Our man is sick. Come right away! - What is it? 149 00:25:38,917 --> 00:25:40,249 Like this . . . 150 00:25:42,959 --> 00:25:46,791 What did you do with him? He's been like this all night! 151 00:25:48,375 --> 00:25:51,458 He was fine when he left here. Now look at him! 152 00:25:51,834 --> 00:25:53,791 Yes, l intend to. 153 00:25:55,250 --> 00:25:58,791 What happened? - He had a fall. He falls. 154 00:26:08,750 --> 00:26:10,624 Looks like a very severe fall. 155 00:26:12,167 --> 00:26:13,583 He's a . . . 156 00:26:14,167 --> 00:26:15,499 . . . clumsy soul. 157 00:26:16,250 --> 00:26:19,458 Never looks where he's going. But that's alright. 158 00:26:19,792 --> 00:26:21,916 He has me to take care of him. 159 00:26:22,834 --> 00:26:25,083 Why is he sitting up? He needs rest! 160 00:26:26,417 --> 00:26:28,249 That's how he sleeps. 161 00:26:28,625 --> 00:26:31,958 lf he lies down, he'll kill himself. 162 00:26:32,375 --> 00:26:35,624 His head's too big. 163 00:26:36,042 --> 00:26:38,291 This man belongs in the hospital. 164 00:26:40,750 --> 00:26:44,958 Can't you treat him here? Listen, he's my livelihood. 165 00:26:45,417 --> 00:26:48,583 We're business partners, he and l. 166 00:26:51,917 --> 00:26:55,124 He's the greatest freak in the world! - Now, you listen. 167 00:26:56,167 --> 00:26:59,999 You're not going to have a livelihood if he dies. Go and fetch a cab! 168 00:27:00,125 --> 00:27:03,624 l truly appreciate this, my friend. 169 00:27:04,042 --> 00:27:05,749 Listen, 170 00:27:06,125 --> 00:27:08,291 there's much l can do for you. 171 00:27:08,750 --> 00:27:14,416 l move in the proper circles. 172 00:27:14,792 --> 00:27:19,708 ln fact, anything at all, if you take my meaning. 173 00:27:21,792 --> 00:27:25,583 Everything will be taken care of. - Good to do business with you. 174 00:29:11,250 --> 00:29:13,791 Can l have a bowl of oatmeal? 175 00:29:15,417 --> 00:29:20,166 Breakfasting with the patients? - lt's for a patient. 176 00:29:20,625 --> 00:29:22,124 There you are. 177 00:29:23,375 --> 00:29:25,749 Thank you. Good morning. - Morning. 178 00:29:31,792 --> 00:29:33,416 Come here a moment! 179 00:29:43,459 --> 00:29:45,083 What's that you've got there? 180 00:29:45,917 --> 00:29:49,833 Good Heavens! You haven't acquired a taste for this stuff? 181 00:29:50,292 --> 00:29:53,124 Yes, it's quite nutritious. - Possibly. 182 00:29:53,500 --> 00:29:56,958 Not quite the diet for a grown man. Nurse! 183 00:29:58,292 --> 00:30:03,249 Just take this to the patient in the isolation ward, will you? 184 00:30:04,917 --> 00:30:05,958 Yes, sir. 185 00:30:08,334 --> 00:30:10,833 Don't be frightened. He won't hurt you. 186 00:30:12,417 --> 00:30:16,458 Won't he indeed. Just a moment! There's something l want to say. 187 00:30:19,917 --> 00:30:23,041 A hospital's no place for secrecy. 188 00:30:23,459 --> 00:30:27,458 Doctors spiriting hooded figures around cause comment. 189 00:30:27,834 --> 00:30:31,624 Why wasn't he properly admitted? Why the isolation ward? 190 00:30:32,084 --> 00:30:36,124 He's not contagious, is he? - No, he's got chronic bronchitis 191 00:30:36,500 --> 00:30:39,583 and he's been beaten. - Why not the General Ward? 192 00:30:41,042 --> 00:30:44,166 He's seriously deformed. 193 00:30:45,125 --> 00:30:47,124 l fear it could shock the patients. 194 00:30:47,417 --> 00:30:52,708 Deformed, is that it? ls he ultimately incurable? 195 00:30:53,459 --> 00:30:55,041 Yes, sir. - But you must be aware, 196 00:30:55,459 --> 00:30:59,291 that this hospital doesn't accept incurables. 197 00:30:59,709 --> 00:31:04,124 l'm aware of that. But this case is quite exceptional. 198 00:31:25,209 --> 00:31:28,291 l quite appreciate your problem. 199 00:31:28,709 --> 00:31:32,791 Why not contact the Royal Hospital for lncurables? 200 00:31:33,250 --> 00:31:37,708 Perhaps they might find him a place. - Yes. Would you like to meet him? 201 00:31:54,917 --> 00:31:55,958 Excuse me! 202 00:31:57,709 --> 00:31:59,166 The Elephant Man. 203 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:08,874 Sorry. 204 00:32:14,209 --> 00:32:16,083 l should have warned you. 205 00:32:17,042 --> 00:32:20,458 Please forgive me. You alright? 206 00:32:23,792 --> 00:32:26,249 Please send Mrs. Mothershead up here. 207 00:32:26,625 --> 00:32:30,124 Tell her to knock and wait for me. 208 00:32:41,750 --> 00:32:43,791 l'm sorry about that. 209 00:32:46,042 --> 00:32:49,624 We'll bring you another breakfast. You must be very hungry. 210 00:32:51,625 --> 00:32:56,166 You'll be comfortable here. l'll see you get everything you need. 211 00:36:18,459 --> 00:36:19,458 Blimey! 212 00:36:26,750 --> 00:36:28,791 So, this is the Elephant Man. 213 00:36:30,334 --> 00:36:33,249 l ain't seen nothing like you before. 214 00:36:34,792 --> 00:36:37,291 What the hell happened to you? 215 00:36:42,042 --> 00:36:43,624 Dumb, eh? 216 00:36:45,250 --> 00:36:47,958 l like people that can keep quiet. 217 00:36:51,375 --> 00:36:53,583 Here, have a drink! 218 00:36:56,959 --> 00:36:59,416 Go on! No? 219 00:37:04,209 --> 00:37:06,458 You should be more sociable. 220 00:37:08,459 --> 00:37:09,958 Get yourself disliked. 221 00:37:16,250 --> 00:37:21,958 We're going to be good friends and my friends will want to meet you. 222 00:37:22,625 --> 00:37:27,124 And they will, believe me. 223 00:37:38,459 --> 00:37:41,541 l've brought your breakfast. What are you doing down there? 224 00:37:41,709 --> 00:37:43,791 Come up on the bed. 225 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:45,041 Come on! 226 00:38:20,917 --> 00:38:24,624 All he understands is a good smack. - He's had his share of smacks. 227 00:38:24,750 --> 00:38:29,458 That drives him under the bed. Treat him with kindness and patience. 228 00:38:29,917 --> 00:38:33,249 Perhaps you've got time for that sort of treatment. 229 00:38:33,375 --> 00:38:38,624 l've got a hospital to run. Don't you waste your time, with him. 230 00:38:40,125 --> 00:38:43,291 lt's like talking to a brick wall. 231 00:38:43,709 --> 00:38:46,458 l don't mean to be harsh, 232 00:38:48,417 --> 00:38:50,791 but he doesn't belong here. 233 00:38:52,125 --> 00:38:57,041 Honestly, sir, what can you do for him? 234 00:39:10,125 --> 00:39:13,291 By the way, Mr. Carr-Gomm said 235 00:39:13,417 --> 00:39:15,958 he'd like to see you when you can spare a moment. 236 00:39:16,375 --> 00:39:17,499 Yes. - Thank you. 237 00:39:23,959 --> 00:39:26,791 l can't help you, unless you help me. 238 00:39:35,417 --> 00:39:38,791 l believe there's something you want to say to me. 239 00:39:39,167 --> 00:39:41,499 Something back there. 240 00:39:41,959 --> 00:39:45,041 l can't help you, unless you help me! 241 00:39:47,792 --> 00:39:50,916 l believe you want to say something. 242 00:39:52,084 --> 00:39:55,458 l've got to understand what you're feeling and thinking. 243 00:39:57,459 --> 00:39:59,166 Do you understand me? 244 00:40:02,500 --> 00:40:05,833 Just nod your head. Can you understand me? 245 00:40:06,459 --> 00:40:08,958 Nod your head if you understand me. 246 00:40:13,709 --> 00:40:15,249 Alright. 247 00:40:17,292 --> 00:40:19,291 You do understand. 248 00:40:19,709 --> 00:40:23,833 l want to hear you talk. You are not a wall. 249 00:40:24,292 --> 00:40:27,624 Do you understand? l want you to talk to me. 250 00:40:28,084 --> 00:40:31,374 Now. l want to hear you say it. 251 00:40:32,084 --> 00:40:37,041 l want to hear how you say things. l'm not going to hurt you. 252 00:40:37,459 --> 00:40:38,791 Got to hear! 253 00:40:39,167 --> 00:40:43,374 Very slowly, l want you to say "yes". 254 00:40:44,667 --> 00:40:46,166 Say "yes". 255 00:40:50,917 --> 00:40:52,291 Yes. 256 00:40:54,292 --> 00:40:55,416 Yes! 257 00:40:55,792 --> 00:40:58,166 Alright. 258 00:40:58,625 --> 00:41:01,124 Now just once more: "yes". 259 00:41:06,250 --> 00:41:09,416 l can understand that. That's good! 260 00:41:11,584 --> 00:41:13,166 That's very good. Alright now 261 00:41:13,834 --> 00:41:18,583 l'm going to say some words to you and you repeat them. Understand? 262 00:41:18,959 --> 00:41:22,958 Say "Hello, my name is . . ." 263 00:41:27,709 --> 00:41:28,749 Hello. 264 00:41:30,417 --> 00:41:32,958 My name is . . . 265 00:41:33,375 --> 00:41:38,416 John Merrick. 266 00:41:40,084 --> 00:41:43,958 John, that's very good. Say "John Merrick". 267 00:41:47,125 --> 00:41:48,374 Merrick. 268 00:41:48,709 --> 00:41:52,583 "Hello, my name is John Merrick". 269 00:41:55,042 --> 00:41:58,124 Hello, my name is . . . 270 00:41:59,292 --> 00:42:02,166 . . . is John Merrick. 271 00:42:02,292 --> 00:42:03,374 You can speak! 272 00:42:12,417 --> 00:42:15,041 How did you get up here? 273 00:42:15,917 --> 00:42:18,291 l want my man back. - Just a moment. 274 00:42:18,709 --> 00:42:21,291 Never mind. l want my man. 275 00:42:22,584 --> 00:42:26,708 He's still very sick. Come downstairs and l'll explain. 276 00:42:27,125 --> 00:42:28,124 No! 277 00:42:30,375 --> 00:42:31,958 Don't. 278 00:42:32,417 --> 00:42:37,291 You've had plenty of time to cure him. 279 00:42:38,167 --> 00:42:40,791 And now he's leaving with me. 280 00:42:41,375 --> 00:42:43,958 Do you understand me? 281 00:42:44,417 --> 00:42:46,374 Now, Mr. Treves. 282 00:42:46,792 --> 00:42:49,958 We made a deal. - You misunderstood. 283 00:42:50,417 --> 00:42:54,749 This man has suffered a severe fall. lf you take my meaning. 284 00:42:55,125 --> 00:42:58,708 He is my patient now. - Pull the other one! 285 00:42:59,125 --> 00:43:03,291 l'm sorry. But all you do is profit from another man's misery. 286 00:43:05,834 --> 00:43:09,374 Do you think you are better than me? - No. 287 00:43:09,792 --> 00:43:12,291 You wanted the freak 288 00:43:13,375 --> 00:43:16,624 to show your doctor chums, make a name for yourself. 289 00:43:16,959 --> 00:43:19,624 You, my friend . . . 290 00:43:20,500 --> 00:43:24,791 l gave you the freak . . . on trust. 291 00:43:25,584 --> 00:43:28,458 ln the name of science. 292 00:43:28,584 --> 00:43:32,624 And now l want him back! - You do not own this man. Stop it! 293 00:43:33,709 --> 00:43:36,249 l want him back! - So you can beat him? 294 00:43:36,459 --> 00:43:40,083 So you can starve him? A dog in the street would fare better. 295 00:43:40,459 --> 00:43:43,124 l'll go to the authorities. - Go to them, then! 296 00:43:44,167 --> 00:43:45,458 By all means. 297 00:43:45,834 --> 00:43:48,958 They'll be interested to hear your story and ours. 298 00:43:50,917 --> 00:43:53,958 Now, l think 299 00:43:54,959 --> 00:43:57,124 we really understand one another. 300 00:44:00,500 --> 00:44:06,249 Alright. 301 00:44:16,959 --> 00:44:20,499 A singularly unattractive character! 302 00:44:21,875 --> 00:44:25,874 lt seems to me l might as well meet this patient of yours. 303 00:44:26,792 --> 00:44:29,416 Thank you very much. 304 00:44:32,417 --> 00:44:34,291 Shall we say in a few days? 305 00:44:34,917 --> 00:44:36,624 Two o'clock tomorrow afternoon? 306 00:44:40,625 --> 00:44:43,583 Whatever's most convenient, sir. 307 00:44:44,584 --> 00:44:46,041 Two o'clock then, tomorrow. 308 00:44:46,792 --> 00:44:48,124 Thank you very much. 309 00:44:52,959 --> 00:44:54,291 Two o'clock . . . 310 00:44:58,042 --> 00:45:01,083 Morning, Mr Treves. Early again! - Yes. 311 00:45:01,459 --> 00:45:04,499 You'd have made a good milkman! 312 00:45:04,959 --> 00:45:07,958 l'll keep that in mind. - Okay, sir. 313 00:45:16,709 --> 00:45:19,291 "He restoreth my soul. 314 00:45:19,709 --> 00:45:24,374 He leadeth me into paths of . . . righteousness for his name's sake." 315 00:45:24,792 --> 00:45:26,708 "Righteousness!" 316 00:45:29,459 --> 00:45:33,083 "He leadeth me into the paths of 317 00:45:33,209 --> 00:45:36,791 righteousness for his name's sake." 318 00:45:37,250 --> 00:45:38,958 Good. lt's very good. 319 00:45:39,750 --> 00:45:44,291 When your visitor comes today, l want you to say it exactly the same. 320 00:45:44,709 --> 00:45:49,124 When l introduce him to you, just say the words you've learnt. 321 00:45:49,584 --> 00:45:52,958 lf you have trouble with the words, l'll help you, nothing to worry about. 322 00:45:53,417 --> 00:45:57,958 l'll introduce you to him and say: "Please meet Mr. Carr-Gomm." 323 00:45:58,375 --> 00:46:00,041 And you will say: 324 00:46:01,167 --> 00:46:05,124 Hello, my name is John Merrick. 325 00:46:05,834 --> 00:46:08,374 l'm very pleased to meet you. 326 00:46:09,459 --> 00:46:11,458 Good. Good. 327 00:46:11,959 --> 00:46:14,166 l'll go and get Mr. Carr-Gomm. 328 00:46:20,959 --> 00:46:23,958 lt is only a physical problem. 329 00:46:24,375 --> 00:46:29,291 He has trouble with certain sounds because of the constrictive deformity. 330 00:46:29,459 --> 00:46:34,416 But he can talk. - ls he able to understand? 331 00:46:34,875 --> 00:46:37,291 Yes. Oh, yes. 332 00:46:37,834 --> 00:46:43,958 Except he's so anxious to make a good impression, that he might be nervous. 333 00:47:01,750 --> 00:47:02,958 Come in! 334 00:47:19,875 --> 00:47:23,124 May l introduce you to Mr. Carr-Gomm? 335 00:47:23,625 --> 00:47:26,958 This is John Merrick. - Hello. 336 00:47:27,959 --> 00:47:31,249 My name is John Merrick. l'm very pleased to meet you. 337 00:47:31,875 --> 00:47:33,791 l'm very pleased to meet you. 338 00:47:36,417 --> 00:47:41,124 How are you feeling today? - l feel much better. 339 00:47:42,625 --> 00:47:45,249 Are you comfortable here? 340 00:47:47,459 --> 00:47:50,458 Everybody's very kind. 341 00:47:51,167 --> 00:47:53,583 How is your bronchitis? 342 00:48:05,584 --> 00:48:08,124 Mr. Merrick likes the food here, don't you? 343 00:48:12,792 --> 00:48:17,749 Much better than what l'm used to. - Oh yes? 344 00:48:19,042 --> 00:48:21,124 And what was that? 345 00:48:23,959 --> 00:48:25,416 Potatoes. 346 00:48:27,209 --> 00:48:29,166 You were flogged? 347 00:48:32,125 --> 00:48:35,958 l feel much better now. 348 00:48:36,250 --> 00:48:40,124 Splendid. How do you find Mr. Treves 349 00:48:40,250 --> 00:48:43,708 as a teacher, l mean? 350 00:48:51,875 --> 00:48:52,874 Very kind. 351 00:48:55,375 --> 00:48:59,791 How long did you and Mr. Treves prepare for this interview? 352 00:49:08,292 --> 00:49:09,624 Very kind. 353 00:49:11,459 --> 00:49:15,708 l understand. lt's been a pleasure meeting you. 354 00:49:16,209 --> 00:49:17,208 Good day. 355 00:49:27,834 --> 00:49:30,458 lt was very good, John. 356 00:49:31,500 --> 00:49:33,458 l'll be back in a moment. 357 00:49:37,292 --> 00:49:39,791 "The Lord is my shepherd, 358 00:49:41,459 --> 00:49:43,958 l shall not want. 359 00:49:44,750 --> 00:49:46,791 He maketh me lie down . . ." 360 00:49:47,125 --> 00:49:51,374 A brave attempt but he simply mouthed words taught by you. 361 00:49:51,500 --> 00:49:54,708 l'm sorry to have wasted your time. 362 00:49:55,792 --> 00:49:58,416 "He restoreth my soul." 363 00:49:58,667 --> 00:50:03,499 He simply doesn't belong here. He should be constantly looked after. 364 00:50:03,625 --> 00:50:06,624 l'm sorry, things have turned out this way. Good day. 365 00:50:07,209 --> 00:50:08,208 Yes. 366 00:50:09,292 --> 00:50:14,916 "Though l walked through the valley of the shadow of death, l fear no evil, 367 00:50:15,459 --> 00:50:19,708 for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff . . ." 368 00:50:20,125 --> 00:50:21,833 Mr. Carr-Gomm! 369 00:50:23,625 --> 00:50:25,249 What is it? 370 00:50:26,750 --> 00:50:28,499 lt's that! 371 00:50:30,959 --> 00:50:33,291 l didn't teach him that part! 372 00:50:34,834 --> 00:50:40,958 "Goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life 373 00:50:41,125 --> 00:50:46,624 and l shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." 374 00:50:50,500 --> 00:50:54,291 How did you know the rest of it? - Very strange. 375 00:50:56,792 --> 00:51:00,374 How did you know the rest of the 23rd Psalm? 376 00:51:04,917 --> 00:51:10,749 l used to read the Bible every day. 377 00:51:11,459 --> 00:51:16,458 l know it very well and the Book of Common Prayer. 378 00:51:17,459 --> 00:51:21,958 The 23rd Psalm's beautiful. lt's my favourite. 379 00:51:24,709 --> 00:51:27,458 Come and see me in my office when you're through. 380 00:51:27,625 --> 00:51:30,249 There's something important l want to say. 381 00:51:31,292 --> 00:51:34,958 Goodbye. l do hope we shall meet again. 382 00:51:44,917 --> 00:51:48,749 Why didn't you tell me you can read? 383 00:51:49,125 --> 00:51:51,416 l was frightened. 384 00:51:53,125 --> 00:51:58,833 l see. - l was afraid to talk. 385 00:52:02,459 --> 00:52:04,916 Please forgive me. 386 00:52:15,584 --> 00:52:20,333 Can you imagine the life he must have had? - Yes, l think l can. 387 00:52:20,459 --> 00:52:25,791 l don't believe so. l don't believe any of us can. 388 00:52:37,209 --> 00:52:43,249 Terrible though his appearance is, so terrible, that nervous persons 389 00:52:43,375 --> 00:52:46,749 fly in horror from the sight of him, 390 00:52:46,875 --> 00:52:51,958 and that he is debarred from earning his livelihood in any way. 391 00:52:52,125 --> 00:52:56,374 Yet he is superior in intelligence. He can read and write, 392 00:52:56,500 --> 00:53:01,916 is quiet, gentle, not to say even refined. 393 00:53:10,375 --> 00:53:13,708 l should like to meet this gentleman. 394 00:53:40,500 --> 00:53:42,291 Have you seen this? - No. 395 00:53:49,834 --> 00:53:53,791 Listen to this! - Hey up, hey up! 396 00:53:53,959 --> 00:53:55,124 Hey up! 397 00:53:58,167 --> 00:54:01,083 Listen! This is a letter 398 00:54:01,959 --> 00:54:05,874 to the London Times from the governor of the hospital. 399 00:54:07,084 --> 00:54:11,541 ln a little room in one of attic wards is a man named John Merrick, 400 00:54:12,459 --> 00:54:17,624 so dreadful a sight, that he is unable even to come out by day. 401 00:54:18,375 --> 00:54:23,208 He's been called the "Elephant Man" on account of his terrible deformity. 402 00:54:23,625 --> 00:54:28,541 His appearance is so terrible, that women and nervous persons 403 00:54:28,667 --> 00:54:30,958 fly in terror at the sight of him. 404 00:54:34,000 --> 00:54:36,624 And how do you get tickets to see him? 405 00:54:37,042 --> 00:54:40,083 Your very own Sunny Jim! - Let's go and see him! 406 00:54:40,209 --> 00:54:43,541 Keep your shirt on. The time must be right. 407 00:54:45,667 --> 00:54:51,124 Now he's in the attic, but tomorrow they'll move him to Bedstead Square, 408 00:54:51,542 --> 00:54:56,541 right into my lap. Then, for the right price 409 00:54:56,667 --> 00:55:02,291 you'll see something you'll never ever see again in your life! 410 00:55:51,667 --> 00:55:56,124 Don't look so glum girls! Volunteers should be more cheerful! 411 00:55:57,875 --> 00:55:59,791 Put your collar straight, girl! 412 00:56:00,709 --> 00:56:02,291 And remember 413 00:56:03,167 --> 00:56:07,291 that under no circumstances whatsoever 414 00:56:09,917 --> 00:56:12,791 are any mirrors to be brought here. - Yes, Mrs. Mothershead. 415 00:56:12,959 --> 00:56:15,624 Yes, Mrs. Mothershead. - Yes. 416 00:56:16,959 --> 00:56:18,458 Right. 417 00:56:24,209 --> 00:56:27,749 He's so ugly! - Well, ugly or not, help me! 418 00:56:35,125 --> 00:56:37,291 Feeling better now, Mr. Merrick? 419 00:56:37,459 --> 00:56:38,708 Yes. 420 00:56:40,125 --> 00:56:42,624 You look nice in your new clothes. 421 00:56:44,125 --> 00:56:47,708 Thank you very much. - Well, if there's nothing else, 422 00:56:48,125 --> 00:56:51,791 we'll be leaving you now. - No, there's nothing. 423 00:57:23,042 --> 00:57:24,124 Ready for tea? 424 00:57:25,750 --> 00:57:28,374 Please go in, John. 425 00:57:35,292 --> 00:57:37,041 Make yourself comfortable. 426 00:57:49,834 --> 00:57:51,624 Anne, come and meet our guest. 427 00:58:01,584 --> 00:58:03,958 l'd like you to meet my wife, Anne. 428 00:58:04,334 --> 00:58:06,624 Anne, this is John Merrick. 429 00:58:11,000 --> 00:58:13,416 l'm very pleased to meet you. 430 00:58:17,625 --> 00:58:18,874 l . . . 431 00:58:20,084 --> 00:58:22,624 l'm very pleased. 432 00:58:28,375 --> 00:58:31,124 What is it? What's the matter? 433 00:58:33,125 --> 00:58:35,249 lt's just that l . . . 434 00:58:37,250 --> 00:58:39,291 l'm not used 435 00:58:40,625 --> 00:58:43,374 to being treated so well 436 00:58:45,125 --> 00:58:47,458 by so beautiful a woman. 437 00:58:50,167 --> 00:58:54,958 Would you like a cup of tea? - That's a good idea. 438 00:58:57,459 --> 00:59:01,083 Come and see the rest of the house! 439 00:59:13,834 --> 00:59:15,624 How's your tea? 440 00:59:19,375 --> 00:59:20,416 Very good. 441 00:59:24,459 --> 00:59:27,291 l'm enjoying my visit very much. 442 00:59:28,500 --> 00:59:33,124 lt's very kind of you to invite me to your home. 443 00:59:35,625 --> 00:59:41,791 l'm sorry that l made a spectacle of myself. 444 00:59:42,292 --> 00:59:43,791 No, not at all. 445 00:59:49,709 --> 00:59:51,291 l love the way 446 00:59:53,000 --> 00:59:57,083 you've arranged the pictures. - Oh, thank you. 447 00:59:57,209 --> 01:00:00,124 ls that the way in most houses? 448 01:00:00,500 --> 01:00:03,083 Yes, l'm sure it is. 449 01:00:04,125 --> 01:00:05,624 Who are they of? 450 01:00:06,292 --> 01:00:10,583 These are relatives and these are our children. 451 01:00:11,625 --> 01:00:13,791 Children? May l see? 452 01:00:14,542 --> 01:00:15,583 Yes, of course. 453 01:00:23,459 --> 01:00:25,583 Where are the children? 454 01:00:26,750 --> 01:00:29,499 They're out with friends. 455 01:00:31,959 --> 01:00:33,416 Friends . . . 456 01:00:34,500 --> 01:00:37,333 Here is Frederick's mother. 457 01:00:42,500 --> 01:00:45,583 And these are my parents. 458 01:00:51,375 --> 01:00:56,291 They have such noble faces. 459 01:00:58,209 --> 01:01:01,249 Yes, l've always thought so myself. 460 01:01:03,542 --> 01:01:05,041 Would you . . . 461 01:01:07,042 --> 01:01:09,124 care to see my mother? 462 01:01:10,334 --> 01:01:11,916 Your mother? 463 01:01:13,417 --> 01:01:14,833 Yes, please. 464 01:01:23,584 --> 01:01:25,249 Oh, but she's . . . 465 01:01:26,959 --> 01:01:28,666 Mr. Merrick, she's beautiful! 466 01:01:29,084 --> 01:01:30,458 She has . . . 467 01:01:31,125 --> 01:01:34,833 She has the face of an angel. 468 01:01:43,584 --> 01:01:45,041 l must . . . 469 01:01:48,959 --> 01:01:52,249 l must have been a great disappointment to her. 470 01:01:52,709 --> 01:01:54,833 No, Mr. Merrick, no. 471 01:01:55,792 --> 01:01:58,874 No son as loving as you could ever be a disappointment. 472 01:02:01,042 --> 01:02:04,333 lf only l could find her! 473 01:02:04,750 --> 01:02:11,458 lf she could see me with such lovely friends, 474 01:02:11,584 --> 01:02:14,833 perhaps she could love me as l am. 475 01:02:17,084 --> 01:02:21,708 l've tried so hard to be good. 476 01:02:28,292 --> 01:02:29,583 l'm so sorry. 477 01:02:30,000 --> 01:02:32,666 Sorry. - Please! 478 01:02:33,542 --> 01:02:35,083 l'm so sorry. 479 01:02:36,000 --> 01:02:38,374 Please! 480 01:03:17,084 --> 01:03:18,791 What's that you're doing? 481 01:03:22,250 --> 01:03:23,583 What is it? 482 01:03:26,417 --> 01:03:29,083 Oh, l see! St. Philip's! 483 01:03:29,500 --> 01:03:34,374 Why, it's very good! You've got the windows just right! 484 01:03:50,417 --> 01:03:52,124 l wish 485 01:03:53,834 --> 01:03:55,458 l could sleep 486 01:03:57,292 --> 01:03:58,958 like normal people. 487 01:04:06,042 --> 01:04:07,749 Mr. Treves, 488 01:04:09,792 --> 01:04:14,916 there's something l've been meaning to ask you 489 01:04:15,459 --> 01:04:18,458 for some time now. - What's that? 490 01:04:19,959 --> 01:04:21,333 Can you cure me? 491 01:04:23,292 --> 01:04:24,374 No. 492 01:04:25,875 --> 01:04:31,416 No. We can care for you, but we can't cure you. 493 01:04:33,292 --> 01:04:34,499 No. 494 01:04:36,084 --> 01:04:37,499 l thought not. 495 01:04:48,709 --> 01:04:50,291 Come in. 496 01:04:51,625 --> 01:04:52,624 Good morning! 497 01:04:55,167 --> 01:04:58,874 Good morning. - Someone would like to meet you. 498 01:04:59,292 --> 01:05:03,624 May l introduce you to one of the bright lights of the English stage? 499 01:05:03,792 --> 01:05:06,374 Mrs. Kendal, this is John Merrick. 500 01:05:06,792 --> 01:05:11,541 Good day! - Good day. 501 01:05:11,959 --> 01:05:14,541 l've brought you some things. l hope you like them. 502 01:05:14,959 --> 01:05:20,499 l hope you don't think it too forward? - Oh, no. 503 01:05:21,417 --> 01:05:25,416 l knew you'd understand. - l'll leave you together. 504 01:05:27,959 --> 01:05:29,583 Here. 505 01:05:31,709 --> 01:05:35,916 l want you to know l don't give my pictures to just anyone. 506 01:05:36,292 --> 01:05:39,749 No, l wouldn't think of it. 507 01:05:40,459 --> 01:05:43,791 lt's beautiful. You're so . . . 508 01:05:48,709 --> 01:05:49,708 l'll put it . . . 509 01:05:51,667 --> 01:05:53,958 in a place of honour. 510 01:05:56,625 --> 01:05:59,958 Next to my mother. 511 01:06:04,417 --> 01:06:09,291 She's very pretty, your mother. - Yes. 512 01:06:23,084 --> 01:06:26,166 You're constructing a. . . church? 513 01:06:29,084 --> 01:06:32,083 No. lt's a cathedral. 514 01:06:32,584 --> 01:06:33,624 Do you see? 515 01:06:35,625 --> 01:06:39,958 l have to rely on my imagination, 516 01:06:40,417 --> 01:06:44,458 for what l can't actually see. 517 01:06:54,750 --> 01:06:59,583 Mr. Treves tells me you're in the theatre. 518 01:06:59,959 --> 01:07:04,749 Do you live there? - Oh no, l just work there. 519 01:07:06,750 --> 01:07:11,416 lt must be wonderful to work there. 520 01:07:12,125 --> 01:07:14,958 ls it beautiful? - You've never been? 521 01:07:15,917 --> 01:07:17,708 l'm afraid not. 522 01:07:18,250 --> 01:07:22,458 You must go! The theatre is the most beautiful place on earth! 523 01:07:22,625 --> 01:07:25,624 Of course l am a bit partial. 524 01:07:26,042 --> 01:07:29,374 The theatre is romance. 525 01:07:31,500 --> 01:07:32,874 Romance? 526 01:07:34,625 --> 01:07:35,708 Oh yes . . . 527 01:07:37,792 --> 01:07:40,833 l've brought you something else! 528 01:07:46,750 --> 01:07:49,958 Thank you. - Have you read it? 529 01:07:50,417 --> 01:07:53,833 No, but l certainly shall. 530 01:08:03,417 --> 01:08:06,083 "Romeo and Juliet"! 531 01:08:06,500 --> 01:08:08,958 Yes, l've heard of this. 532 01:08:12,625 --> 01:08:17,458 "lf l profane with my unworthiest hand 533 01:08:17,584 --> 01:08:23,166 this holy shrine, the gentle fine is this: 534 01:08:23,292 --> 01:08:28,666 Thy lips, two blushing pilgrims, 535 01:08:28,792 --> 01:08:37,374 ready stand, to smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss." 536 01:08:39,084 --> 01:08:42,833 "Good Pilgrim, you do wrong your hand too much, 537 01:08:42,959 --> 01:08:45,416 which mannerly devotion show in this. 538 01:08:45,959 --> 01:08:49,624 For saints have hands that pilgrims' hands do touch. 539 01:08:49,792 --> 01:08:51,958 And palm to palm's holy Palmer's kiss." 540 01:08:53,834 --> 01:09:00,041 "Oh then, dear Saint, let lips do what hands do. 541 01:09:00,167 --> 01:09:06,958 They pray, grant thou lest faith turn to despair." 542 01:09:07,709 --> 01:09:12,708 "Saints do not move, though grant for prayer's sake." 543 01:09:13,917 --> 01:09:21,208 "Then move not, while my prayer's effect l take. 544 01:09:21,625 --> 01:09:27,291 Thus from my lips, by thine, my sin is purged." 545 01:09:32,417 --> 01:09:34,624 And then it says: they kiss. 546 01:09:38,000 --> 01:09:41,416 "Then have my lips the sin that they have took." 547 01:09:46,959 --> 01:09:49,916 "Sin from my lips? 548 01:09:50,292 --> 01:09:54,083 O trespass, sweetly urg'd. 549 01:09:54,500 --> 01:09:58,166 Give me my sin again." 550 01:10:03,292 --> 01:10:07,749 You're not an Elephant Man at all. 551 01:10:10,417 --> 01:10:11,374 No? 552 01:10:11,917 --> 01:10:15,624 No. You're Romeo. 553 01:10:24,625 --> 01:10:27,291 "Mrs. Kendal, always at the forefront of fashion, 554 01:10:27,417 --> 01:10:30,416 was seen leaving "The London" the other afternoon. 555 01:10:30,542 --> 01:10:34,583 No, dear readers, the actress has not been taken ill, 556 01:10:34,709 --> 01:10:40,624 but said she was visiting a friend. Who was the lucky recipient? 557 01:10:40,792 --> 01:10:45,124 Enquiries proved it to be none other than John Merrick, the Elephant Man, 558 01:10:45,292 --> 01:10:48,583 with whom our readers are familiar. 559 01:10:48,709 --> 01:10:54,874 After a chat of 45 minutes, she left him with an autographed portrait." 560 01:10:55,375 --> 01:10:56,791 l saw it in his room. 561 01:10:57,625 --> 01:11:01,166 "Owing to a disfigurement of the most extreme nature, 562 01:11:01,292 --> 01:11:05,458 Mr. Merrick has never been presented to London society. 563 01:11:05,625 --> 01:11:10,416 But knowing that wherever Mrs. Kendal goes, other inevitably follow, 564 01:11:10,542 --> 01:11:15,041 the question arises - will London society present itself to him?" 565 01:11:15,584 --> 01:11:19,624 This walking stick is so dashing! 566 01:11:19,750 --> 01:11:23,958 And more elegant than my old one! 567 01:11:25,292 --> 01:11:27,291 More tea? 568 01:11:34,000 --> 01:11:37,624 l don't go out as often as l would like, 569 01:11:37,792 --> 01:11:43,458 because naturally people find my appearance disturbing. 570 01:11:43,584 --> 01:11:46,291 lf you have a chill l could close the window. 571 01:11:46,459 --> 01:11:49,458 No, l'm fine, please . . . 572 01:11:49,917 --> 01:11:53,708 Thank you. 573 01:11:55,292 --> 01:11:56,708 You see, 574 01:11:58,250 --> 01:12:03,499 people are frightened by what they don't understand. 575 01:12:04,292 --> 01:12:10,833 And it is hard to understand, even for me because my mother 576 01:12:12,250 --> 01:12:14,833 was so very beautiful! 577 01:12:24,959 --> 01:12:28,083 No more visitors today. 578 01:12:28,209 --> 01:12:31,583 l've got a lecture. Till this evening! - Excuse me, sir, 579 01:12:31,709 --> 01:12:35,041 l would like a word with you. - What is it? 580 01:12:35,542 --> 01:12:39,083 l don't quite understand 581 01:12:39,209 --> 01:12:41,791 why you allow people in there. 582 01:12:42,625 --> 01:12:44,791 He enjoys it and it's good for him. 583 01:12:44,959 --> 01:12:50,249 But you saw the expression on their faces, they didn't hide their disgust! 584 01:12:50,375 --> 01:12:54,416 They don't care about John. They want to impress their friends. 585 01:12:54,542 --> 01:12:58,583 l think you're being rather harsh. - l beg your pardon. 586 01:12:58,709 --> 01:13:02,583 You hardly showed him much kindness when he first arrived, did you? 587 01:13:02,709 --> 01:13:06,499 l bathed him, l fed him and l cleaned up after him! 588 01:13:06,625 --> 01:13:09,208 And my nurses do the same. 589 01:13:09,542 --> 01:13:16,541 lf "kindness" can be called care 590 01:13:16,667 --> 01:13:19,999 then l did show him loving kindness! 591 01:13:20,125 --> 01:13:23,291 l didn't mean it exactly that way. 592 01:13:23,417 --> 01:13:27,624 l appreciate your concern and everything you've done for him. 593 01:13:27,875 --> 01:13:31,374 But l am the physician and must do what's best for him. 594 01:13:32,334 --> 01:13:35,916 Please now, l'm very late. - lf you ask my opinion, 595 01:13:36,042 --> 01:13:40,833 he's only being stared at again! - Thank you. 596 01:14:07,750 --> 01:14:09,374 Night time! 597 01:16:56,792 --> 01:16:58,083 Freddie! 598 01:17:00,125 --> 01:17:02,208 What's the matter? 599 01:17:06,375 --> 01:17:09,791 l've been thinking about Mr. Bytes. - Why on earth? 600 01:17:10,375 --> 01:17:13,749 l believe Mr. Bytes and l are very much alike. 601 01:17:15,084 --> 01:17:16,374 That's absurd! 602 01:17:19,375 --> 01:17:25,541 lt seems l've made Mr. Merrick into a curiosity again, 603 01:17:26,625 --> 01:17:29,916 only this time in a hospital rather than a carnival. 604 01:17:32,584 --> 01:17:35,708 My name is constantly in the newspapers and l'm always being 605 01:17:35,834 --> 01:17:40,874 praised to the skies. Patients ask expressly for my services. 606 01:17:41,292 --> 01:17:43,708 Because you are a fine doctor. 607 01:17:44,209 --> 01:17:48,499 John Merrick is happier and more fulfilled then ever 608 01:17:48,625 --> 01:17:51,249 and it's completely due to you. 609 01:17:52,625 --> 01:17:56,291 What was it all for? Why did l do it? 610 01:17:57,000 --> 01:17:59,291 What are you trying to say? 611 01:18:03,375 --> 01:18:05,624 Am l a good man 612 01:18:06,542 --> 01:18:08,541 or am l a bad man? 613 01:18:14,375 --> 01:18:17,208 Steady on, Treves. Steady on. 614 01:18:17,875 --> 01:18:20,083 Please sit down, won't you? 615 01:18:25,584 --> 01:18:30,541 We usually open the proceedings by reading the minutes. 616 01:18:30,959 --> 01:18:35,583 ln the interests of urgency l think we should conclude the matter 617 01:18:35,709 --> 01:18:40,124 under discussion, the case of John Merrick, the Elephant Man. 618 01:18:40,417 --> 01:18:43,333 One moment, Mr. Chairman! 619 01:18:43,750 --> 01:18:47,708 As far as l'm concerned, this creature has no business here. 620 01:18:48,959 --> 01:18:53,958 l for one am sick and tired of this freak-hunting 621 01:18:54,084 --> 01:18:58,958 by ambitious young doctors, trying to make name's for themselves. 622 01:18:59,125 --> 01:19:02,749 To parade them about in front of the society is one thing, 623 01:19:03,000 --> 01:19:07,124 but to waste the committee's time with requests for shelter 624 01:19:07,292 --> 01:19:10,541 for these abominations of nature is quite another. 625 01:19:14,500 --> 01:19:17,208 You must be more careful! 626 01:19:17,875 --> 01:19:19,874 ln the light of these facts, our course is clear: 627 01:19:21,417 --> 01:19:24,791 The question is not whether to accept this creature as a patient, but 628 01:19:24,917 --> 01:19:31,249 when will the rooms be vacated for the use of more deserving cases? 629 01:19:32,125 --> 01:19:35,874 l move that this Elephant Man be removed from the premises immediately. 630 01:19:36,584 --> 01:19:39,666 We have a sacred duty to cure the sick 631 01:19:39,792 --> 01:19:45,124 not to care for circus animals! That is my last word on the subject. 632 01:19:45,250 --> 01:19:49,791 Shall we vote? - You are unshakeable in this? 633 01:19:50,084 --> 01:19:52,958 Mr. Chairman, do you not have ears? 634 01:19:53,125 --> 01:19:55,541 l am unalterably opposed! 635 01:19:56,459 --> 01:19:58,291 My mind is made up. 636 01:20:00,209 --> 01:20:03,708 You shall not sway me. May we now vote, 637 01:20:04,209 --> 01:20:05,749 at long last? 638 01:20:07,334 --> 01:20:08,666 Yes, Broadneck. 639 01:20:09,292 --> 01:20:10,874 l think the time has come. 640 01:20:11,875 --> 01:20:15,041 Gentlemen, Her Royal Highness 641 01:20:15,625 --> 01:20:18,291 Alexandra, Princess of Wales. 642 01:20:36,250 --> 01:20:39,124 Good morning. l hope l'm not disturbing you. 643 01:20:39,250 --> 01:20:43,458 Your presence here is always greatly appreciated. 644 01:20:43,959 --> 01:20:47,291 We were just taking a vote on Mr. Merrick. 645 01:20:51,125 --> 01:20:54,874 Her Royal Highness has shown great interest in Mr. Merrick's fate. 646 01:20:55,000 --> 01:20:58,083 l have, sir, as has the Queen. 647 01:21:00,834 --> 01:21:06,291 l have a communication from the Queen, which l should read to you. 648 01:21:08,959 --> 01:21:11,958 "To the Governing Committee, London Hospital. 649 01:21:19,875 --> 01:21:22,749 l would like to commend you 650 01:21:22,875 --> 01:21:26,916 for the charitable face you have shown Mr. John Merrick. 651 01:21:27,292 --> 01:21:30,333 lt is laudable that you have provided one of England's 652 01:21:30,459 --> 01:21:36,749 unfortunate sons with a safe and tranquil harbour, a home. 653 01:21:37,292 --> 01:21:41,124 For this immeasurable kindness, as well as the many acts of mercy 654 01:21:41,292 --> 01:21:44,624 on behalf of the poor, of which Mr. Carr-Gomm 655 01:21:45,209 --> 01:21:47,291 has kept me informed, 656 01:21:47,792 --> 01:21:51,958 l gratefully thank you. Signed, Victoria." 657 01:21:57,125 --> 01:22:01,458 l am sure l can count on you gentlemen to do the Christian thing. 658 01:22:01,584 --> 01:22:05,749 Thank you very much. l'm sure we shall all try. 659 01:22:06,500 --> 01:22:11,583 l move that Mr. John Merrick be admitted on a permanent basis 660 01:22:12,167 --> 01:22:17,624 provided the hospital receives a yearly sum for the cost of one bed. 661 01:22:18,375 --> 01:22:20,583 All those in favour? 662 01:22:32,292 --> 01:22:34,583 Thank you, gentlemen. The motion is carried. 663 01:22:41,167 --> 01:22:43,166 Yes, come in! 664 01:22:49,375 --> 01:22:55,208 Good afternoon. Mr. Carr-Gomm has something he wants to say to you. 665 01:22:55,334 --> 01:22:57,791 Mr. Merrick, l am very pleased 666 01:22:57,959 --> 01:23:02,416 in being able to welcome you officially to the London Hospital. 667 01:23:02,542 --> 01:23:05,624 The Governing Committee has unanimously voted that you should be 668 01:23:05,750 --> 01:23:11,708 provided with these rooms on a permanent basis. This is your home. 669 01:23:11,834 --> 01:23:16,458 l'm so very, very glad for you. - Welcome home, lad! 670 01:23:20,834 --> 01:23:23,041 This is . . . 671 01:23:24,250 --> 01:23:25,624 my home? - Yes. 672 01:23:27,584 --> 01:23:31,833 Please will you thank the committee for me? 673 01:23:32,292 --> 01:23:36,958 l will do my utmost to merit their kindness. 674 01:23:37,625 --> 01:23:41,958 This . . . is my home? 675 01:23:43,459 --> 01:23:45,916 Yes. And this is for you. 676 01:23:52,417 --> 01:23:53,624 Your dressing case! 677 01:24:03,959 --> 01:24:05,708 Oh, thank you! 678 01:24:06,584 --> 01:24:08,791 Thank you! 679 01:24:11,584 --> 01:24:12,958 Oh my friends, thank you! 680 01:24:13,584 --> 01:24:15,083 Thank you! 681 01:24:17,125 --> 01:24:18,541 My friends! 682 01:24:24,625 --> 01:24:28,458 Oh my friends! 683 01:24:29,417 --> 01:24:31,291 Thank you! 684 01:24:57,542 --> 01:24:59,208 Who's next? - l say! 685 01:24:59,625 --> 01:25:01,624 What you again? - Well . . . 686 01:25:02,375 --> 01:25:05,083 These young ladies have never seen it. 687 01:25:08,709 --> 01:25:10,124 You're on, mate! 688 01:25:13,459 --> 01:25:15,916 That's it for this performance! 689 01:25:16,334 --> 01:25:19,708 Jim, can l go? - Sit down, Charlie! 690 01:25:21,584 --> 01:25:24,208 There's always tomorrow, don't worry. 691 01:25:26,750 --> 01:25:28,999 Room for one more? 692 01:25:29,459 --> 01:25:31,833 At the right price. 693 01:25:33,542 --> 01:25:34,624 There's room. 694 01:25:46,625 --> 01:25:49,458 Keep the noise down! 695 01:25:51,584 --> 01:25:55,083 We don't want to frighten him! 696 01:26:28,209 --> 01:26:33,624 My name is John Merrick. 697 01:26:35,209 --> 01:26:40,291 l'm very, very pleased to meet you. 698 01:26:45,459 --> 01:26:46,833 l think 699 01:26:48,625 --> 01:26:51,624 you are very beautiful! 700 01:26:55,459 --> 01:26:57,708 Curtain time! 701 01:26:58,167 --> 01:27:01,916 You look beautiful, darling! l wouldn't change a thing! 702 01:27:02,792 --> 01:27:05,791 You look like the Prince of Wales! 703 01:27:07,084 --> 01:27:09,374 Here, my friends! 704 01:27:10,875 --> 01:27:12,124 The Elephant Man! 705 01:27:15,542 --> 01:27:20,458 l told you it was horrible, just horrible. 706 01:27:29,834 --> 01:27:32,791 Perhaps the ladies would like a closer look? 707 01:27:33,167 --> 01:27:36,541 Yes, yes! - No, Jack, please! 708 01:27:37,959 --> 01:27:39,583 Right, in you go! 709 01:27:45,292 --> 01:27:47,708 He's quite a ladies' man! 710 01:27:49,375 --> 01:27:52,249 Give the ladies' man a little kiss! 711 01:27:53,042 --> 01:27:55,124 Go on, give him a kiss! 712 01:27:55,292 --> 01:27:58,041 Jack, leave off! 713 01:28:07,625 --> 01:28:11,708 That's enough romance! Time for beddy-byes! 714 01:29:02,500 --> 01:29:04,958 Keep the noise down! 715 01:29:05,875 --> 01:29:08,958 Keep it quiet! Now watch this! 716 01:29:53,334 --> 01:29:56,416 Okay, that's enough! 717 01:29:57,167 --> 01:30:00,458 Show's over! See you back at the Peacock! 718 01:30:03,084 --> 01:30:04,499 Get out of it! 719 01:30:32,250 --> 01:30:35,583 Here, come on. 720 01:30:39,292 --> 01:30:42,249 There you are. That's better. 721 01:30:44,875 --> 01:30:45,958 l've done well tonight. 722 01:30:47,792 --> 01:30:50,916 Here, buy yourself a sweet! 723 01:31:18,500 --> 01:31:19,874 My treasure! 724 01:32:23,209 --> 01:32:24,624 John? 725 01:32:29,000 --> 01:32:30,124 John! 726 01:32:36,750 --> 01:32:40,458 Mr. Treves, l know what happened last night. 727 01:32:50,250 --> 01:32:51,749 Oh, God! 728 01:33:11,417 --> 01:33:12,916 Where is he? 729 01:33:13,250 --> 01:33:23,541 Where is Mr. Merrick? 730 01:33:25,750 --> 01:33:28,541 l don't know what you mean. - Don't lie to me! 731 01:33:30,250 --> 01:33:33,124 l know all about it, you were seen. 732 01:33:33,292 --> 01:33:38,083 You're involved with Bytes, aren't you? Where is he? 733 01:33:38,209 --> 01:33:42,749 Wait a minute! l haven't taken him anywhere. l dunno no Bytes. 734 01:33:43,167 --> 01:33:48,916 We were just having a bit of fun. We never hurt him. 735 01:33:49,250 --> 01:33:52,041 You tortured him! He's gone! 736 01:33:52,167 --> 01:33:54,458 When l left him he was in bed! 737 01:33:57,875 --> 01:34:01,541 You're not listening to me! l dunno no Bytes! 738 01:34:02,042 --> 01:34:07,208 l've done nothing wrong! People pay money to see your monster! 739 01:34:07,500 --> 01:34:10,374 You're the monster, the freak. Get out of here! 740 01:34:10,625 --> 01:34:15,124 Get out! - You don't frighten me! 741 01:34:16,875 --> 01:34:19,833 l'm glad what l done. You can do nothing about it! 742 01:34:19,959 --> 01:34:22,458 Only Mothershead can sack me now! 743 01:34:28,000 --> 01:34:29,583 Done! 744 01:34:46,042 --> 01:34:48,291 There's something l'd like to say. 745 01:34:49,500 --> 01:34:53,124 You know l felt as deeply as you did about John. 746 01:34:53,250 --> 01:34:57,416 Well now he's disappeared, very likely to the continent. 747 01:34:57,542 --> 01:35:02,666 You can't go after him, you're needed here by your patients. 748 01:35:02,792 --> 01:35:07,708 You did everything in your power. 749 01:35:07,834 --> 01:35:10,624 Everything in your power. 750 01:36:39,292 --> 01:36:40,708 Get a stool! 751 01:37:07,875 --> 01:37:09,124 Get up, you bastard! 752 01:37:34,792 --> 01:37:38,958 Look at all these beautiful animals! 753 01:37:43,167 --> 01:37:45,624 What a lot you have! 754 01:37:57,500 --> 01:37:59,833 That sly bastard! 755 01:38:05,167 --> 01:38:08,416 He's doing this to spite me! 756 01:38:18,375 --> 01:38:22,749 You're doing this to spite me and it's got to stop! 757 01:38:22,875 --> 01:38:27,124 Bytes, he's sick! - Let him die! 758 01:38:29,459 --> 01:38:32,083 But don't think l'm going to bury that . . . 759 01:38:34,667 --> 01:38:37,374 bag of flesh. No! 760 01:38:44,959 --> 01:38:46,916 And that's a fact. 761 01:38:53,625 --> 01:38:57,291 Bytes, stop! - l'm going to fetch that lump of fat! 762 01:39:13,625 --> 01:39:14,958 Stop! 763 01:39:44,125 --> 01:39:45,791 Bytes, stop! 764 01:40:53,125 --> 01:40:55,458 We've decided, 765 01:40:58,584 --> 01:41:01,958 we're going to get you out of here. 766 01:41:28,584 --> 01:41:30,124 Alright? 767 01:42:50,167 --> 01:42:51,458 Luck, my friend! 768 01:42:54,625 --> 01:42:57,916 Luck! And who needs it more than we? 769 01:44:28,459 --> 01:44:31,458 Sir, why is your head so big? 770 01:44:36,000 --> 01:44:37,624 Why is your head so big? 771 01:44:40,917 --> 01:44:43,958 Why is your head so big? Tell me! 772 01:44:50,292 --> 01:44:52,416 Why is your head so big? 773 01:46:16,209 --> 01:46:17,708 No! 774 01:46:19,792 --> 01:46:22,833 l'm not an elephant! 775 01:46:24,625 --> 01:46:27,458 l am not an animal! 776 01:46:30,250 --> 01:46:34,458 l am a human being! 777 01:46:39,209 --> 01:46:43,624 l am a man. 778 01:46:51,125 --> 01:46:53,458 Out of the way, sir. Excuse me! 779 01:46:56,792 --> 01:46:59,874 Mr. Treves, they've found him! 780 01:47:00,292 --> 01:47:02,124 They've found John! 781 01:47:22,875 --> 01:47:24,208 Keep still! 782 01:47:27,125 --> 01:47:29,916 lt was nice of Mrs. Kendal to give me this dress. 783 01:47:30,625 --> 01:47:32,333 lt's beautiful! 784 01:47:35,792 --> 01:47:38,124 Does she know John's dying? 785 01:47:40,125 --> 01:47:43,916 Yes, she knows. 786 01:47:59,250 --> 01:48:00,416 How do l look? 787 01:48:01,959 --> 01:48:03,416 Splendid! 788 01:48:03,792 --> 01:48:07,666 You will not look out of place. You look absolutely splendid! 789 01:48:08,125 --> 01:48:11,291 Splendid . . . Shall we go? 790 01:48:13,000 --> 01:48:18,291 l can't tell you how sorry l am for what happened. 791 01:48:18,667 --> 01:48:21,791 You see, l had no idea. 792 01:48:22,209 --> 01:48:24,749 You mustn't blame yourself. 793 01:48:25,334 --> 01:48:28,874 Mr. Treves, don't worry about me. 794 01:48:29,667 --> 01:48:31,333 My friend, 795 01:48:31,792 --> 01:48:35,749 l am happy every hour of the day. 796 01:48:37,542 --> 01:48:41,958 My life is full, because l know that l am loved. 797 01:48:45,875 --> 01:48:48,749 l have gained myself. 798 01:48:56,625 --> 01:49:02,208 l could not say that, were it not for you. 799 01:49:06,959 --> 01:49:07,958 Well . . . 800 01:49:09,000 --> 01:49:13,291 you have done so much for me as well. 801 01:49:14,542 --> 01:49:15,666 Thank you! 802 01:49:20,959 --> 01:49:25,124 l'll fetch Mrs. Mothershead and Nora and be back in a few minutes! 803 01:49:27,917 --> 01:49:29,999 Very good, my friend. 804 01:49:34,584 --> 01:49:36,124 My friend! 805 01:52:32,959 --> 01:52:34,458 Mrs. Kendal! 806 01:52:39,584 --> 01:52:43,291 Your Royal Highness, Ladies and Gentlemen! 807 01:52:43,459 --> 01:52:48,458 Tonight's performance was special for me, as it was to someone else, 808 01:52:48,625 --> 01:52:51,624 a man who knows and loves the theatre. 809 01:52:52,000 --> 01:52:54,708 And yet this is the first time he's ever been here. 810 01:52:56,459 --> 01:53:00,624 l wish, the whole company wishes with all their hearts 811 01:53:01,042 --> 01:53:04,999 to dedicate tonight's performance to Mr. John Merrick, 812 01:53:05,125 --> 01:53:07,249 my very dear friend. 813 01:53:19,542 --> 01:53:21,874 Go on, John, they want to see you! 814 01:53:22,000 --> 01:53:26,249 l can't. - lt's alright, stand up! 815 01:54:03,792 --> 01:54:07,749 l really did believe 816 01:54:07,875 --> 01:54:11,541 that the ogre would never get out of the dungeon. 817 01:54:14,792 --> 01:54:16,708 You really enjoyed yourself. 818 01:54:16,834 --> 01:54:21,124 Oh, it was wonderful! 819 01:54:22,875 --> 01:54:25,791 We really must go again some evening. 820 01:54:25,959 --> 01:54:29,416 Oh, l hope so. 821 01:54:29,542 --> 01:54:31,374 Yes, we will, we will. 822 01:54:32,792 --> 01:54:34,541 Good, l'm pleased. 823 01:54:35,250 --> 01:54:39,791 l ought to go. Must get some sleep. 824 01:54:40,917 --> 01:54:42,958 Goodnight. Sleep well. 825 01:54:45,459 --> 01:54:47,958 And you too, my friend. 826 01:54:49,542 --> 01:54:52,541 So pleased you enjoyed yourself. Goodnight. 827 01:54:57,500 --> 01:54:58,749 Goodnight. 828 01:56:28,042 --> 01:56:32,791 lt's finished! 829 02:00:04,375 --> 02:00:07,958 Never, never! Nothing will die. 830 02:00:08,792 --> 02:00:12,208 The stream flows, the wind blows, 831 02:00:13,084 --> 02:00:17,124 the cloud fleets, the heart beats. 832 02:00:38,292 --> 02:00:40,666 Nothing will die.