Presents a study of motion picture technique through excerpts from the MGM films: Tennessee Johnson, The Good Earth, Treasure Island, David Copperfield and, Romeo and Juliet. Highlights directing, acting, photography and editing as well as art and music. All excerpts from pictures produced and copyrighted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011321
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Cinematography
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry - Study and teaching
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Art direction
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Editing
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Excerpts
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Production and direction
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Motion picture industry - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)