A Magic-Lantern Life movie poster

A Magic-Lantern Life

October 26, 2014 0h 51m

Originally released in 2014. A Magic-Lantern Life is a documentary film. directed by Marcin Giżycki. At just 51 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Terry Borton

Synopsis

The film documents the performances and history of The American Magic-Lantern Theater, a troupe that recreates the 19th century spectacles of magic lantern shows - he live projected productions that preceded cinema over 100 years ago. AMLT, based in Connecticut, consists of two people, usually Terry Borton, founder and showman, and lead singer Nancy Stewart. The company has been performing for 20 years, is the only professional magic-lantern theater in the US, and is one of the only three existing in the world.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 26, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 0h 51m 51 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Magic-Lantern Life about?

The film documents the performances and history of The American Magic-Lantern Theater, a troupe that recreates the 19th century spectacles of magic lantern shows - he live projected productions tha...

Who directed A Magic-Lantern Life?

A Magic-Lantern Life was directed by Marcin Giżycki.

How long is A Magic-Lantern Life?

A Magic-Lantern Life has a runtime of 0 hours and 51 minutes (51 minutes total).

When was A Magic-Lantern Life released?

A Magic-Lantern Life was released on October 26, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Magic-Lantern Life?

The main cast of A Magic-Lantern Life includes Terry Borton.