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sdrival · Streetrat Joined: 01 Jun 2011 Posts: 1

This has probably been asked before so I apologize, but I searched and couldn't find anything.

Does anyone have a copy of the original Aladdin screenplay with 'Proud of Your Boy" and "Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim?" I've just always been curious to read it. Thanks for any help!

APK · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:37 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't know, sorry Sad

Maybe someone else on here might. I'm interested in reading it too if anyone finds it!

Chris · Sultan Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Posts: 337 Location: UK

As far as I'm aware no one has ever managed to get a copy.

However, the upcoming musical in Seattle will have a lot of the original songs added back in and the plot will incorporate many of the elements dropped from the original story. So we'll know more of what could have been when the show opens next month!

AladdinsGenie · Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:56 am Post subject:

I don't own that version, sadly. I have two worktapes that came after the major cuts, but not the pre-stuff they're about to do the play on.

I want to say there was mention of the scripts being in the Glendale Library in California? But I feel like if those were there, someone would have went there to look at it by now

Chris · Sultan Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Posts: 337 Location: UK

I think you're right. I remember when The Wazir's Song lyrics were posted they were from a script found in a library (July 1990 draft, so pre-cuts I think) but I think it was also mentioned that you need permission to go, like to do academic research or something along those lines.

But I have to ask, what are the two worktapes you have like?! That must have been an amazing find/purchase!

APK · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:50 pm Post subject:

You should claim you need to do research ASAP! Laughing

AladdinsGenie · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 3:55 am Post subject:

Aladdin Fourth draft, November 5, 1991
available at "Margaret Herrick Library"
333 S. La Cienega Boulevard
Beverly Hills, California 90211
http://www.oscars.org/library/index.html

Aladdin "final draft", March 5, 1992
available at "Shavelson-Webb Library"
7000 W. Third St., Los Angeles, CA 90048
http://www.wgfoundation.org/librarycatalog/browse/browseFilmGenre.ashx?id=2

Must. Go. Do. Research. In. California Laughing

APK · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:37 pm Post subject:

I would've loved to hear Scott say "Who said I was dead??" In his Aladdin voice Laughing

But you're right, that's not as romantic as the final script.

Chris · Sultan Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Posts: 337 Location: UK

Thanks! That all sounds really cool.

Based on that exchange I'm guessing Jafar's attempt to kill Aladdin/Ali came before the carpet ride in the early version.

Meesh · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:28 pm Post subject:

lisa jane · Prince/Princess Joined: 10 Oct 2009 Posts: 201

It's cool but definitely glad that was cut out Smile

Kind of ruins the romantic mood a bit...

Meesh · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:36 am Post subject:

Yeah, but it might have been cool in the China rooftop scene.
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Chris · Sultan Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Posts: 337 Location: UK

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