Episode number 2 of Series “Painter and poet: an experiment in words, music and paintings”.
The second part of a series devised by Joan Maude and Michael Warre incorporating the works of writers, painters and musicians to create an experimental animated film. This part consists of three short films. ‘Winter garden’ by David Gascoigne, narrated by Michael Redgrave, painted by Barbara Jones (2:17 mins). ‘The Sailor’s consolation’ by Thomas Dibden, narrated by Stanley Holloway, drawings by John Minton (1:40 mins). ‘Check to song!’ by Owen Meredith, narrated by Eric Portman, drawings by Michael Warre (1:10 mins). Photography by W. Traylor and R. Turk, music by Matyas Seiber, edited by Jack King.
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ACMI Identifier
322446
Language
English
Subject categories
Animation → Animated films - Great Britain
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Themes, motives
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and motion pictures
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and music
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artistic collaboration
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painters - Great Britain
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Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)