A Moby Dick novel, autographed by members of the cast from the 1954 film shoot in Youghal, has been donated to the town’s Film and Photograph Museum, after being discovered amongst the belongings of a late distinguished Cork photojournalist. The London-born photographer also worked for The Irish Press and as a cameraman for RTÉ. “He struck up a friendship with Friedrich von Ledebur (cast as the cannibal, Queequeg), who helped him acquire the signatures," William said. Friedrich von Ledebur who played Queequeg in 'Moby Dick' greeting award-winning photographer Roy Hammond who worked for the 'Cork Examiner' in the last century. Presenting the book to museum curator, Ed Guiry, Skully said he was “delighted to donate this rare item to such a worthy and beautiful facility”.

Source: Irish Examiner April 05, 2026 15:05 UTC