Puce Moment (1949)

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This film resulted from the unfinished short film Puce Women. The film opens with a camera watching 1920s style flapper gowns being taken off a dress rack. The dresses are removed and danced off the rack to music. (The original soundtrack was Verdi opera music; in the 1960s, Anger re-released the film with a new psychedelic folk-rock soundtrack performed by Jonathan Halper.) A long-lashed woman, Yvonne Marquis, dresses in the purple puce gown and walks to her vanity to apply perfume. She lies on a chaise lounge which then begins to move around the room and eventually out to a patio. Borzois appear and she prepares to take them for a walk.

Director: Kenneth Anger
Genre: Fantasy, Music
Runtime: 6 min
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Cinematography: Curtis Harrington
Editing: Kenneth Anger
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Kenneth Anger
More Films in Genre: Fantasy, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puce Moment about?
This film resulted from the unfinished short film Puce Women. The film opens with a camera watching 1920s style flapper gowns being taken off a dress rack. The dresses are removed and danced off the rack to music. (The original soundtrack was Verdi opera music; in the 1960s, Anger re-released the film with a new psychedelic folk-rock soundtrack performed by Jonathan Halper.) A long-lashed woman, Yvonne Marquis, dresses in the purple puce gown and walks to her vanity to apply perfume. She lies on a chaise lounge which then begins to move around the room and eventually out to a patio. Borzois appear and she prepares to take them for a walk.
Who directed Puce Moment?
Puce Moment was directed by Kenneth Anger.
Who stars in Puce Moment?
Puce Moment stars Yvonne Marquis.
How long is Puce Moment?
Puce Moment has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is Puce Moment?
Puce Moment is a Fantasy, Music film.
Where was Puce Moment produced?
Puce Moment was produced in United States of America.