United States / Nov 12, 1949
The Art Director (1949)
Directed by Otto Lang
7minruntime
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Plot
A film's art director is in charge of the set, from conception to construction to furnishing. This short film walks the viewer through art directors' responsibilities and the demands on their talents. They read a script carefully and design a set to capture the time and place, the social strata, and the mood. They must be scholars of the history of architecture, furnishings, and fashion. They choose the colors on a set in anticipation of the lighting and the mood. Their work also sets styles, from Art Deco in the 20's to 30s modernism. Then it's on to the next project. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Dorothy McGuire | Self / Kathy Lacy (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| Ray Milland | Self - from 'The Big Clock' (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| Gregory Peck | Self - Philip Schuyler Green (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| Jack Stoney | Self - from unidentified film (archive footage) (uncredited) |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Art Director |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) |
| Release date | 12 novembre 1949 |
| Assistant directors | Otto Lang |
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