In Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Bill Nighy plays the squid-faced 'Davy Jones'. In the 2006 movie sequel, the infamous pirate plays this coral encrusted pipe organ aboard his ghost ship, the Flying Dutchman, to unleash his anguish and fury over the loss of his beloved sea goddess, 'Calypso'.
Original organ prop from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
This impressive, incredibly ornate organ was created under the direction of Academy Award-winning Production Designer, Rick Heinrichs (of Sleepy Hollow fame).
Davy Jones' pipe organ movie prop
This organ set piece was on display with other Pirates of the Caribbean memorabilia as part of The American Film Institute movie villain showcase at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida on September 22, 2010.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest movie poster
So impressive! I reposted your pics, is that ok?
ReplyDeleteThat's fine and thanks Patty!
ReplyDeleteDo you know if it's a real functioning organ or not?
ReplyDeleteRead the behind-the-scenes comments here: https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Davy_Jones%27_Pipe_Organ
ReplyDeleteAny idea where it is currently?
ReplyDeleteNo idea sorry, maybe in Disney Archives
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