Interviewed on the set of the film version of Thornton Wilder’s play ‘The long christmas dinner’, the principal players in this film are asked to compare the advantages and disadvantages of acting for film and for the stage. Although not all the actors interviewed agreed, most concur that acting for film presents a special challenge. Cast includes David Soul and Andrew Robinson.
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ACMI Identifier
000092
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture acting
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Acting - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Drama - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Literature → American literature - Film and video adaptations
Music & Performing Arts → Acting
Music & Performing Arts → Acting - Drama
Music & Performing Arts → Acting - Study and teaching
Music & Performing Arts → Acting - Technique
Music & Performing Arts → Actors
Music & Performing Arts → Drama - Study and teaching
Music & Performing Arts → Motion picture acting
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)