The Extraordinary Child (1954)
The Extraordinary Child applies his developing style to broad slapstick. His friends from the previous films and the director himself play out a riotous farce about an overgrown baby who steals his father’s cigars. Everyone mugs hilariously. The movie could be taken as another example of the Romantic notion of the artist as a monstrous child or misfit, or a parody of the same rather than the personal confessional statement seen so often in these film movements.
Director: Stan Brakhage
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: November 12, 1954
Cast
Screenplay
Editing: Stan Brakhage
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
card game, mischievous child, adult as a child, short film
More Films by Director: Stan Brakhage
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Extraordinary Child about?
- The Extraordinary Child applies his developing style to broad slapstick. His friends from the previous films and the director himself play out a riotous farce about an overgrown baby who steals his father’s cigars. Everyone mugs hilariously. The movie could be taken as another example of the Romantic notion of the artist as a monstrous child or misfit, or a parody of the same rather than the personal confessional statement seen so often in these film movements.
- Who directed The Extraordinary Child?
- The Extraordinary Child was directed by Stan Brakhage.
- Who stars in The Extraordinary Child?
- The Extraordinary Child stars Robert Benson, Stan Brakhage, Yvonne Fair, Lawrence Jordan, Walter Newcomb.
- How long is The Extraordinary Child?
- The Extraordinary Child has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is The Extraordinary Child?
- The Extraordinary Child is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Extraordinary Child produced?
- The Extraordinary Child was produced in United States of America.