Making of Planet of the Apes: Incredible behind-the-scene photos show actors fooling around between scenes in their legendary prosthetics that made the 1968 movie a cult classic
- Magnum photographer Dennis Stock visited the set for the inaugural movie in the series back in 1967
- Stock managed to snap photos of director Franklin J. Schaffner and star actors Charlton Heston and Linda Harrison
- While waiting between takes, cast members would sit in refrigerated trailers so that they wouldn’t sweat through their make-up
- Stock captured various actors sweltering underneath their furry costumes in the intense California heat
- Planet of the Apes was released in 1968 and said to be ‘the year’s most unusual and important picture’
- The iconic film was known for its epic sets and special effects, along with the immense work that went into production
- There was said to be 80 make-up artists, hair stylists and wardrobe staff who all had a hand in making the 200 apes that appeared on screen
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The Magnum Photos cooperative has released stunning behind-the-scenes images of the 1968 cult classic Planet of the Apes, showing various cast members looking like ‘d**n’ dirty’ apes with their ‘stinking paws’ on the expansive Californian set.
Magnum photographer Dennis Stock visited the set for the inaugural movie in the series back in 1967, immediately captivated by the grandiose nature of the film, the cooperative shared on their website.
Stock managed to snap photos of director Franklin J. Schaffner and star actors Charlton Heston and Linda Harrison, but he also captured various cast members in John Chambers’ prosthetic makeup that would become legendary.
Magnum photographer Dennis Stock visited the set for the inaugural movie in the series back in 1967, immediately captivated by the grandiose nature of the film
Stock managed to snap photos of director Franklin J. Schaffner and star actors Charlton Heston and Linda Harrison, but he also captured various cast members in John Chambers’ prosthetic makeup that would become legendary
Actors spent roughly three hours getting their faces done, using at-the-time innovative techniques created by the make-up artist. Chambers’ work on the film would ultimately win him an honorary Academy Award.
While waiting between takes, cast members would sit in refrigerated trailers so that they wouldn’t sweat through their make-up. Stock captured various actors sweltering underneath their furry costumes in the intense California heat.
Actors were given cigarette holders so that they could smoke while still looking like their ape counterparts. And once in makeup, some of the actors even lend a hand to their costars in helping them get done up.
Actors spent roughly three hours getting their faces done, using at-the-time innovative techniques created by the make-up artist
Stock managed to capture the actors enjoying downtime while in-between takes including this goofy character posing next to two women in a car
Stock managed to capture the actors enjoying downtime while in-between takes, showing one ape cast member trolling a nearby town by sitting at their bus stop.
Planet of the Apes was released in 1968 and said to be ‘the year’s most unusual and important picture.’ The iconic film was known for its epic sets and special effects, along with the immense work that went into production.
There was said to be 80 make-up artists, hair stylists and wardrobe staff who all had a hand in making the 200 apes that appeared on screen.
The massive production for the film paused several other film productions with its large scope.
Foam-rubber make-up being applied to actor Maurice Evans’ face
There was said to be 80 make-up artists, hair stylists and wardrobe staff who all had a hand in making the 200 apes that appeared on screen
The massive production for the film paused several other film productions with its large scope
An ape lounges and waits for his next scene out in the California sun