The Screen Director
Originally released in 1951. The Screen Director is a documentary film. directed by Richard L. Bare. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard L. Bare, Frank Capra, and Phyllis Coates
Synopsis
A documentary short film depicting the work of the motion picture director. An anonymous director is shown preparing the various aspects of a film for production, meeting with the writer and producer, approving wardrobe and set design, rehearsing scenes with the actors and camera crew, shooting the scenes, watching dailies, working with the editor and composer, and attending the first preview. Then a number of real directors are shown in archive footage (as well as a predominance of staged 'archive' footage) working with actors and crew.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 12, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Richard L. Bare
as Stagehand on Telephone (uncredited)
Frank Capra
as Self (staged 'archive' footage) (uncredited)
Phyllis Coates
as Self (staged 'archive' footage) (uncredited)
John Huston
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Vivien Leigh
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Michael Curtiz
as Self (staged 'archive' footage) (uncredited)
Edward Biby
as Actor (uncredited)
Roy Del Ruth
as Self (uncredited)
Paul Douglas
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Woman in Audience (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Screen Director about?
A documentary short film depicting the work of the motion picture director. An anonymous director is shown preparing the various aspects of a film for production, meeting with the writer and produc...
Who directed The Screen Director?
The Screen Director was directed by Richard L. Bare.
How long is The Screen Director?
The Screen Director has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was The Screen Director released?
The Screen Director was released on March 12, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Screen Director?
The main cast of The Screen Director includes Richard L. Bare, Frank Capra, Phyllis Coates, John Huston, Vivien Leigh.