Arthur and Lillie (1975)
A film about Arthur and Lillie Mayer, 89 and 86 years old and still young. Arthur can remember being taken to the first movie show in America, in 1895; Lillie was among the first American suffragettes. Arthur Mayer reminisces about his famous publicity stunts for Paramount, his Broadway horror film theatre, and beginning the importation of great European films with Rossellini's Open City. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Director: Jon Else
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1975
Cast
Production: Department of Communication, Stanford University, Pyramid Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jon Else
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arthur and Lillie about?
- A film about Arthur and Lillie Mayer, 89 and 86 years old and still young. Arthur can remember being taken to the first movie show in America, in 1895; Lillie was among the first American suffragettes. Arthur Mayer reminisces about his famous publicity stunts for Paramount, his Broadway horror film theatre, and beginning the importation of great European films with Rossellini's Open City. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
- Who directed Arthur and Lillie?
- Arthur and Lillie was directed by Jon Else.
- Who stars in Arthur and Lillie?
- Arthur and Lillie stars Arthur Mayer, Lillie Mayer.
- How long is Arthur and Lillie?
- Arthur and Lillie has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Arthur and Lillie?
- Arthur and Lillie is a Documentary film.
- Where was Arthur and Lillie produced?
- Arthur and Lillie was produced in United States of America.