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The Art Director

★ 6.7(3)19497m

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Good to know

Director: Otto Lang
Release date: 1949-11-12
Runtime: 7m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)

About The Art Director

The Art Director is a 1949 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Otto Lang, starring Dana Andrews, Ronald Colman and Joan Fontaine. It has a runtime of 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Art Director in Egypt — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A film's art director is in charge of the set, from conception to construction to furnishing. This short film walks the viewer through art directors' responsibilities and the demands on their talents. They read a script carefully and design a set to capture the time and place, the social strata, and the mood. They must be scholars of the history of architecture, furnishings, and fashion. They choose the colors on a set in anticipation of the lighting and the mood. Their work also sets styles, from Art Deco in the 20's to 30s modernism. Then it's on to the next project. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.

Cast

Dana Andrews

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ronald Colman

Self - from 'Late George Apley' (archive footage) (uncredited)

Joan Fontaine

Self / Jane Eyre (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ann Harding

Self - from unidentified film (archive footage) (uncredited)

Rita Johnson

Self - from 'The Big Clock' (archive footage) (uncredited)

Charles Laughton

Self - from 'The Big Clock' (archive footage) (uncredited)

George Macready

Self - from 'The Big Clock' (archive footage) (uncredited)

Dorothy McGuire

Self / Kathy Lacy (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ray Milland

Self - from 'The Big Clock' (archive footage) (uncredited)

Gregory Peck

Self - Philip Schuyler Green (archive footage) (uncredited)

Jack Stoney

Self - from unidentified film (archive footage) (uncredited)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Art Director in Egypt?+

The Art Director is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Egypt. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Art Director on Netflix?+

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How long is The Art Director?+

The Art Director has a runtime of 7 minutes (7 minutes).

Who stars in The Art Director?+

The Art Director stars Dana Andrews, Ronald Colman, Joan Fontaine, Ann Harding and Rita Johnson.

When did The Art Director come out?+

The Art Director is a 1949 movie directed by Otto Lang.

What genre is The Art Director?+

The Art Director is Documentary film.

Who directed The Art Director?+

The Art Director was directed by Otto Lang.