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The fruit of Original Sin
Away with it! - Don't be difficult!
Let's take our lovely children on an outing!
You can't do this. I know my rights.
I have the authority to close you down.
This exhibit degrades those who see it and the poor creature himself.
He is a freak. How else will he live?
This is entirely different!
This is montrous and should not be allowed!
These officers will see that you are on your way. Good day!
Move along please!
Hold it there, sir. Come this way.
On the move again...
My treasure.
We're seeing a lot more of these machine accidents.
Abominable things these machines. You can't reason with them.
What a mess.
Pull on the rope!
Irons, please!
Who is it?
Excuse me, sir. - Yes, what is it?
I found it. - Good. Did you see it?
No. - Alright.
I'll see you in a moment. Thank you.
Who's that? - A friend of mine.
Oh yes?
What are you up to? - Nothing.
Oh, come on!
Nothing of any importance.
Where's Green Street, please?
Second on the left, then right. - Thanks.
Are you the proprietor? - And who might you be, sir?
Just one of the curious. I'd like to see it.
I don't think so, we're...
closed! - I'd pay handsomely for a showing.
Are you the proprietor? - Handsomely?. Who sent you?
I beg your pardon? - Never mind.
I'm the owner.
Life...
is full of surprises.
Consider the fate
of this creature's poor mother,
struck down...
in the fourth month of her condition by wild elephants.
Struck down...
on an uncharted African isle.
The result...
is plain to see.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
the terrible...
Elephant Man!
Stand up! - Stand up!
Turn around! - Turn around!
You'll bring him to me tomorrow, ten o'clock, Mr....?
Bytes. He'll be there.
Here is my card. I'll send a cab.
We have a deal.
We understand each other,
more than money has changed hands.
We understand each other completely, my friend.
Yes. Thank you, Mr. Bytes.
Cor, what a stink!
I'm looking for Mr. Frederick Treves.
Please, ma'am.
I'll send for him. Nurse!
Mr. Treves, this...
Yes. - Says, that...
Yes, I was expecting him.
Are you the cab driver? - Yes. - Anyone else with you?
No, just this gentleman. - Thank you for your troubles.
Not at all. My pleasure. - Thank you.
This way, please?
I'll be in my room and I'm not to be disturbed.
Of course, sir.
Will you come with me?
You heard the doctor?
Go on!
My name is Frederick Treves and I'm the surgeon at the London Hospital.
And...
I lecture in anatomy at the medical college.
Sorry.
I'd like very much to examine you.
Would that be alright?
Please.
I'd like to ask you a few questions.
Would that be alright?
Your owner...The man, who looks after you, tells me that...
you're English and that your name is John Merrick.
John Merrick, is that right?
I tell you what, I think I'll ask you a question
and you shake you head for 'no'.
Have you always been this way?
Are you in any pain?
Are your parents still alive?
Do you understand me? Your father, your mother, are they dead?
Freddie, what are you doing...?
Oh, I'm sorry. I had no idea...
What have you got there? - You'll find out at the meeting.
Until then, not a word to anyone.
Alright. You must have quite a find in there.
I don't know. - "Nothing of any importance", eh?
Not a word, please, Fox.
Alright.
I think I'll examine you now.
I'll leave the questions till later.
Will you take your hat off?
Don't be frightened. I simply want to look at you.
Take your hat off. Don't be frightened.
Thank you. Good afternoon.
Mr. Thomas, Mr. Rogers!
Pull the curtains aside!
He's English. He is 21 years of age.
His name is John Merrick.
In the course of my profession I have come upon
many deformities of the face due to injury or disease
as well as mutilations and contortions of the body from like causes.
I have never seen such a perverted, degraded version of a human being.
I wish to draw your attention to his insidious conditions.
Can you see over there?
Note, if you will, the extreme enlargement of the skull
and the limb, which is useless,
the alarming curvature of the spine. Would you turn round, please?
Turn round, please!
The looseness of the skin
and the fibrous tumours that cover 90% of the body.
There is every indication that these afflictions have existed and have
progressed rapidly since birth.
He suffers from chronic bronchitis.
Interesting side note: Despite these anomalies
the patient's genitals remain entirely intact and unaffected.
Thank you.
And his left arm is perfectly normal, as you see.
So gentlemen,
owing to the congenital extostoses of the skull,
extensive papillomatous growths, pendulous masses of skin,
the enlargement of the right limb and all the bones,
the distortion of the head and the extensive area
covered by papillomatous growth,
The patient has been called the "Elephant Man".
Thank you.
You haven't mentioned his mental state.
He's an imbecile, probably from birth. A complete idiot.
Pray to God he is.
Where have you been?
Out!
How can I eat with a noise like that?
Bytes, don't!
Where were you? What did you do?
Our man is sick. Come right away! - What is it?
Like this...
What did you do with him? He's been like this all night!
He was fine when he left here. Now look at him!
Yes, I intend to.
What happened? - He had a fall. He falls.
Looks like a very severe fall.
He's a...
... clumsy soul.
Never looks where he's going. But that's alright.
He has me to take care of him.
Why is he sitting up? He needs rest!
That's how he sleeps.
If he lies down, he'll kill himself.
His head's too big.
This man belongs in the hospital.
Can't you treat him here? Listen, he's my livelihood.
We're business partners, he and l.
He's the greatest freak in the world! - Now, you listen,
you're not going to have a livelihood if he dies. Go and fetch a cab!
I truly appreciate this, my friend.
Listen,
there's much I can do for you.
I move in the proper circles.
In fact, anything at all, if you take my meaning.
Everything will be taken care of. - Good to do business with you.
Can I have a bowl of oatmeal?
Breakfasting with the patients? - It's for a patient.
There you are.
Thank you. Good morning. - Morning.
Come here a moment!
What's that you've got there?
Good Heavens! You haven't acquired a taste for this stuff?
Yes, it's quite nutricious. - Possibly.
Not quite the diet for a grown man. Nurse!
Just take this to the patient in the isolation ward, will you?
Yes, sir.
Don't be frightened. He won't hurt you.
Won't he indeed. Just a moment! There's something I want to say.
A hospital's no place for secrecy.
Doctors spiriting hooded figures around cause comment.
Why wasn't he properly admitted? Why the isolation ward?
He's not contagious, is he? - No, he's got chronic bronchitis,
and he's been beaten. - Why not the General Ward then?
He's seriously deformed.
I fear it could shock the patients.
Deformed, is that it? ls he ultimately incurable?
Yes, sir. - But you must be aware,
that this hospital doesn't accept incurables.
I'm aware of that. But this case is quite exceptional.
I quite appreciate your problem.
Why not contact the Royal Hospital for lncurables?
Perhaps they might find him a place. - Yes. Would you like to meet him?
Excuse me!
The Elephant Man.
Sorry.
I should have warned you.
Please forgive me. You alright?
Please send Mrs. Mothershead up here.
Tell her to knock and wait for me.
I'm sorry about that.
We'll bring you another breakfast. You must be very hungry.
You'll be comfortable here. I'll see you get everything you need.
Blimey!
So, this is the Elephant Man.
I ain't seen nothing like you before.
What the hell happened to you?
Dumb, eh?
I like people that can keep quiet.
Here, have a drink!
Go on! No?
You should be more sociable.
Get yourself disliked.
We're going to be good friends and my friends will want to meet you.
And they will, believe me.
I've brought your breakfast. What are you doing down there?
Come up on the bed.
Come on!
All he understands is a good smack. - He's had his share of smacks.
That drives him under the bed. Treat him with kindness and patience.
Perhaps you've got time for that sort of treatment.
I've got a hospital to run. Don't you waste your time, with him.
It's like talking to a brick wall.
I don't mean to be harsh,
but he doesn't belong here.
Honestly, sir, what can you do for him?
By the way, Mr. Carr-Gomm said
he'd like to see you when you can spare a moment.
Yes. - Thank you.
I can't help you, unless you help me.
I believe there's something you want to say to me.
Something back there.
I can't help you, unless you help me!
I believe you want to say something.
I've got to understand what you're feeling and thinking.
Do you understand me?
Just nod your head. Can you understand me?
Nod your head if you understand me.
Alright.
You do understand.
I want to hear you talk. You are not a wall.
Do you understand? I want you to talk to me.
Now. I want to hear you say it.
I want to hear how you say things. I'm not going to hurt you.
Got to hear!
Very slowly, I want you to say "yes".
Say "yes".
Yes.
Yes!
Alright.
Now just once more: "yes".
I can understand that. That's good!
That's very good. Alright now
I'm going to say some words to you and you repeat them. Understand?
Say "Hello, my name is..."
Hello.
My name is...
John Merrick.
John, that's very good. Say "John Merrick".
Merrick.
"Hello, my name is John Merrick".
Hello, my name is...
... is John Merrick.
You can speak!
How did you get up here?
I want my man back. - Just a moment.
Never mind. I want my man.
He's still very sick. Come downstairs and I'll explain.
No!
Don't.
You've had plenty of time to cure him.
And now he's leaving with me.
Do you understand me?
Now, Mr. Treves.
We made a deal. - You misunderstood.
This man has suffered a severe fall. If you take my meaning.
He is my patient now. - Pull the other one!
I'm sorry. But all you do is profit from another man's misery.
Do you think you are better than me? - No.
You wanted the freak
to show your doctor chums, make a name for yourself.
You, my friend...
I gave you the freak... on trust.
In the name of science.
And now I want him back! - You do not own this man. Stop it!
I want him back! - So you can beat him?
So you can starve him? A dog in the street would fare better.
I'll go to the authorities. - Go to them, then!
By all means.
They'll be interested to hear your story and ours.
Now, I think
we really understand one another.
Alright.
A singularly unattractive character!
It seems to me I might as well meet this patient of yours.
Thank you very much.
Shall we say in a few days?
Two o'clock tomorrow afternoon?
Whatever's most convenient, sir.
Two o'clock then, tomorrow.
Thank you very much.
Two o'clock...
Morning, Mr Treves. Early again! - Yes.
You'd have made a good milkman!
I'll keep that in mind. - Okay, sir.
"He restoreth my soul.
He leadeth me into paths of... righteousness for his name's sake."
"Righteousness!"
"He leadeth me into the paths of
righteousness for his name's sake."
Good. It's very good.
When your visitor comes today, I want you to say it exactly the same.
When I introduce him to you, just say the words you've learnt.
If you have trouble with the words, I'll help you, nothing to worry about.
I'll introduce you to him and say: "Please meet Mr. Carr-Gomm."
And will you say:
Hello, my name is John Merrick.
I'm very pleased to meet you.
Good. Good.
I'll go and get Mr. Carr-Gomm.
It is only a physical problem.
He has trouble with certain sounds because of the constrictive deformity.
But he can talk. - Is he able to understand?
Yes. Oh, yes.
Except he's so anxious to make a good impression, that he might be nervous.
Come in!
May I introduce you to Mr. Carr-Gomm?
This is John Merrick. - Hello.
My name is John Merrick. I'm very pleased to meet you.
How are you feeling today? - I feel much better.
Are you comfortable here?
Everybody's very kind.
How is your bronchitis?
Mr. Merrick likes the food here, don't you?
Much better than what I'm used to. - Oh yes?
And what was that?
Potatoes.
You were flogged?
I feel much better now.
Splendid. How do you find Mr. Treves
as a teacher, I mean?
Very kind.
How long did you and Mr. Treves prepare for this interview?
Very kind.
I understand. It's been a pleasure meeting you.
Good day.
It was very good, John.
I'll be back in a moment.
"The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not want.
He maketh me lie down..."
A brave attempt but he simply mouthed words taught by you.
I'm sorry to have wasted your time.
"He retoreth my soul."
He simply doesn't belong here. He should be constantly looked after.
I'm sorry, things have turned out this way. Good day.
Yes.
"Though I walked through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no
evil, for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff..."
Mr. Carr-Gomm!
What is it?
It's that!
I didn't teach him that part!
"Goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
How did you know the rest of it? - Very strange.
How did you know the rest of the 23rd Psalm?
I used to read the Bible every day.
I know it very well and the Book of Common Prayer.
The 23rd Psalm's beautiful. It's my favourite.
Come and see me in my office when you're through.
There's something important I want to say.
Goodbye. I do hope we shall meet again.
Why didn't you tell me you can read?
I was frightened.
I see. - I was afraid to talk.
Please forgive me.
Can you imagine the life he must have had? - Yes, I think I can.
I don't believe so. I don't believe any of us can.
Terrible though his appearance is, so terrible, that nervous persons
fly in horror from the sight of him,
and that he is debarred from earning his livelihood in any way.
Yet he is superior in intelligence. He can read and write,
is quiet, gentle, not to say even refined.
I should like to meet this gentleman.
Have you seen this? - No.
Listen to this! - Hey up, hey up!
Hey up!
Listen! This is a letter
to the London Times from the governor of the hospital.
In a little room in one of attic wards is a man named John Merrick,
so dreadful a sight, that he is unable even to come out by day.
He's been called the "Elephant Man" on account of his terrible deformity.
His appearance is so terrible, that women and nervous persons
fly in terror at the sight of him.
And how do you get tickets to see him?
Your very own Sunny Jim! - Let's go and see him!
Keep your shirt on. The time must be right.
Now he's in the attic, but tomorrow they'll move him to Bedstead Square,
right into my lap. Then, for the right price
you'll see something you'll never ever see again in your life!
Don't look so glum girls! Volunteers should be more cheerful!
Put your collar straight, girl!
And remember
that under no circumstances whatsoever
are any mirrors to be brought here. - Yes, Mrs. Mothershead.
Yes, Mrs. Mothershead. - Yes.
Right.
He's so ugly! - Well, ugly or not, help me!
Feeling better now, Mr. Merrick?
Yes.
You look nice in your new clothes.
Thank you very much. - Well, if there's nothing else,
we'll be leaving you now. - No, there's nothing.
Ready for tea?
Please go in, John.
Make yourself comfortable.
Anne, come and meet our guest.
I'd like you to meet my wife, Anne.
Anne, this is John Merrick.
I'm very pleased to meet you.
I...
I'm very pleased.
What is it? What's the matter?
It's just that I...
I'm not used
to being treated so well
by so beautiful a woman.
Would you like a cup of tea? - That's a good idea.
Come and see the rest of the house!
How's your tea?
Very good.
I'm enjoying my visit very much.
It's very kind of you to invite me to your home.
I'm sorry that I made a spectacle of myself.
No, not at all.
I love the way
you've arranged the pictures. - Oh, thank you.
Is that the way in most houses?
Yes, I'm sure it is.
Who are they of?
These are relatives and these are our children.
Children? May I see?
Yes, of course.
Where are the children?
They're out with friends.
Friends...
Here is Frederick's mother.
And these are my parents.
They have such noble faces.
Yes, I've always thought so myself.
Would you...
care to see my mother?
Your mother?
Yes, please.
Oh, but she's...
Mr. Merrick, she's beautiful!
She has...
She has the face of an angel.
I must...
I must have been a great disappointment to her.
No, Mr. Merrick, no.
No son as loving as you could ever be a disappointment.
If only I could find her!
If she could see me with such lovely friends,
perhaps she could love me as I am.
I've tried so hard to be good.
I'm so sorry.
Sorry. - Please!
I'm so sorry.
Please!
What's that you're doing?
What is it?
Oh, I see! St. Philip's!
Why, it's very good! You've got the windows just right!
I wish
I could sleep
Iike normal people.
Mr. Treves,
there's something I've been meaning to ask you
for some time now. - What's that?
Can you cure me?
No.
No. We can care for you,
but we can't cure you.
No.
I thought not.
Come in.
Good morning!
Good morning. - Someone would like to meet you.
May I introduce you to one of the bright lights of the English stage?
Mrs. Kendal, this is John Merrick.
Good day! - Good day.
I've brought you some things. I hope you like them.
I hope you don't think it too forward? - Oh, no.
I knew you'd understand. - I'll leave you together.
Here.
I want you to know I don't give my pictures to just anyone.
No, I wouldn't think of it.
It's beautiful. You're so...
I'll put it...