American Beauty (1999 film) "American Beauty" to the fledgling DreamWorks studio, which bought the script for $250,000, outbidding several other production bodies. DreamWorks financed the $15 million production and served as its North American distributor. "American Beauty" marked theater director Mendes' film debut; courted after his successful productions of the musicals "Oliver!" and "Cabaret", Mendes was only given the job after 20 others were considered and several A-list directors turned down the opportunity. Spacey was Mendes' first choice for the role of Lester, though DreamWorks urged him to consider better-known actors; similarly, the studio suggested several actors for the role of Carolyn until Mendes
Burnham Overy Staithe Windmill Patent sails" of 12 bays are carried on a cast iron "windshaft". The windshaft also carries a wooden clasp arm "brake wheel". It drove three pairs of millstones. Burnham Overy Staithe Mill is available as a holiday let on a self-catering basis. The silo in the 2014 "anime" film "When Marnie Was There" is based on the Burnham Overy Staithe Windmill. Burnham Overy Staithe Windmill Burnham Overy Staithe Windmill is a Grade II* listed building tower mill at Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk, England which has been converted to holiday accommodation. Burnham Overy Staithe Mill was built in 1816 for Edmund