A whimsical sketch of a photographer in a small community, whose livelihood comes from understanding, and flattering, people’s vanities. As it presents a sampling of one day’s appointments, the film pokes gentle fun at the parade of human nature that passes before a photographer’s lens. Writen by Norman Klenman, photographed by Lorne C. Batchelor, narrated by William Hutt.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
308095
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photographers
Crafts & Visual Arts → Portrait photography
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social exchange
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)