“The Elephant Man,” while Lynch’s most restrained, traditional work, still bears his stamp. The movie begins with Treves ...

The Elephant Man is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. A horribly deformed young man – the victim of rare skin and bone diseases – ...

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Merrick is a freak show performer living in a state bordering ... intimacy of the ProArts Playhouse would enhance “The Elephant Man.” The “hood” he wore as displayed at the Royal London ...

27-year-old Brian Richards suffers from the same disorder as Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man – an individual with horrific disfigurements who rose to become a celebrity in Victorian times.

A bond beyond words. In this touching story, witness the incredible friendship between a man and a majestic elephant — a connection built on trust, respect, and years of companionship. Known as The ...

Dancehall star Elephant Man will return to the United Kingdom for the first time in 16 years this August for a show, after being granted a work permit to perform in that country. “Ah just God ...

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man who is mistreated while scraping a living as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous facade, there is revealed a person of intelligence and ...