Living films; a catalog of documentary films and their makers (c1940)

Record Details:

Title:
Living films; a catalog of documentary films and their makers
Date:
c1940
Publisher:
New York, N.Y. : Association of documentary film producers, inc.
Volume:
Living films; a catalog of documentary films and their makers
Leaf #:
00084
Language:
English
Subjects:
Documentary films, Motion pictures
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Prelinger Library
Sponsor:
msn
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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MAN OP ARAN (1933-3 1 *) production and distribution: Gaumont British direction and photography: *Hobert J. Flaherty assistant: John Taylor editing: John Goldman music: John Greenwood A film of reconstructed life on one of the Aran Islands off Ireland. MANAEATTA (1922) 1 reel, silent production: Film Guild Cinema direction and photography: *Paul Strand and Charles Sheeler A poetic document of Hew York City, inspired by Walt Whitman's poem. MAVERICK SUMMER THEATER (19^0) ^ reels, 16mm, silent production and direction: *Mirion Michelle and Joseph Vogel sponsor: Maverick Student Theater, Woodstock, ITew York The- film treats the problem of the talented voung actor, spurned by the commercial theater because of lack of experience, and the opportunities for training and expression offered him by the Student Theater. MSN AND DUST (193^*0) 2 reels production: Lee Dick, Inc. photography and script: *Sheldon Dick • director of commentary: *Lee Dick narration: Storrs Haynes, Will Geer, Eric Walz editing: *J.V.D. Bucher associate editor: *Ed^ard Anhalt music: *Fred Stevart distribution: Garrison Film Distributors, Inc. This film, based on the report of the Tri-State Survey Committee, shows the effect of silica dust on the health ^f mine workers and their families in the Tri-Stpte district. MERIT SYSTEM ADVANCING (15^0) 3 reels production: Motion Picture Production Unit of the Neyj York City WPA Art Project, sponsor and distribution: ITew York City Municipal Civil Service Commission direction and photography: *Leo Seltzer and *Elaine Basil production manager: *Louis Brandt This film shows the functionings of the modern civil serivce system in a municipal government.