American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1963)

Record Details:

Title:
American cinematographer
Date:
Jan-Dec 1963
Publisher:
Hollywood : A.S.C. Agency, Inc.
Volume:
American cinematographer (Jan-Dec 1963)
Leaf #:
000279
Language:
English
Collection:
Technical Journals and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
March 21, 2024
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Cinematic Illusion Without Confusion Product of a six-week shooting schedule, “The Balcony” is replete with unique and imaginative photographic touches that add luster to an off-beat story. richly uniformed type who harangues the populace via radio from within the confines of the sound stage. His speech is a masterpiece of double-talk demagoguery expounded in a furious jargon con¬ sisting of idiotic cliches borrowed from real-life political oratory and TV commercials. The Chief successfully turns the tide of battle in SHELLY WINTERS, who plays a queenly madam in "The Balcony,” re¬ hearses with the costumed staff of her unique establishment. Here cinematographer Folsey artfully contrived the lighting to point up the bizarre aspects of the scene. his favor by setting off remotely controlled explo¬ sions that raze the entire rebel sector of the city. Afterwards, in order to present a powerful front to the people, he enlists the aid of the plumber, the baker and the accountant to play the roles of dig¬ nitaries who have been liquidated in the conflict. Dressed in the borrowed raiment of a bishop, a general and a judge, the unlikely trio rides in a motorcade through the city, making pompous speeches as empty as those characteristic of the real Continued on Page 298 * *>*♦«,*. ipf> * * S 4 « It ’■ **‘j AMERICAN CINEMATOGRAPHER, MAY, 1963 275