Overview

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.

Cast

Richard L. Bare, Frank Capra, Phyllis Coates, John Huston, Vivien Leigh, Michael Curtiz, Edward Biby, Roy Del Ruth

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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 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.

When was "The Screen Director" released?

The Screen Director was released in 1951.

Who stars in "The Screen Director"?

The cast includes Richard L. Bare, Frank Capra, Phyllis Coates, John Huston.