The Secret Life of Edward James (1978)
Documentary about Edward James, an aristocrat who patronized surrealist artists such as René Magritte, Leonora Carrington, and Salvador Dalí, among others. His life is a whole catalog of incredible moments that constitute the prelude to his final monument in the middle of the Mexican jungle: Las Pozas, a surreal garden filled with giant structures as useless as they are beautiful. James divorced his wife Tilly Losch in 1934, accusing her of adultery with Prince Serge Obolensky, an American hotel executive; her countersuit, in which she made it clear that James was homosexual, failed. James was actually bisexual. After the divorce, James joined a social set in England which included the Mitford sisters and the composer Lord Berners.
Director: Patrick Boyle
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: January 1, 1978
Cast
- George Melly - Narrator
- Anthony Quayle - Readings
Editing: Julian Ware
Production: Associated Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Patrick Boyle
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Secret Life of Edward James about?
- Documentary about Edward James, an aristocrat who patronized surrealist artists such as René Magritte, Leonora Carrington, and Salvador Dalí, among others. His life is a whole catalog of incredible moments that constitute the prelude to his final monument in the middle of the Mexican jungle: Las Pozas, a surreal garden filled with giant structures as useless as they are beautiful. James divorced his wife Tilly Losch in 1934, accusing her of adultery with Prince Serge Obolensky, an American hotel executive; her countersuit, in which she made it clear that James was homosexual, failed. James was actually bisexual. After the divorce, James joined a social set in England which included the Mitford sisters and the composer Lord Berners.
- Who directed The Secret Life of Edward James?
- The Secret Life of Edward James was directed by Patrick Boyle.
- Who stars in The Secret Life of Edward James?
- The Secret Life of Edward James stars George Melly, Anthony Quayle.
- How long is The Secret Life of Edward James?
- The Secret Life of Edward James has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- Where was The Secret Life of Edward James produced?
- The Secret Life of Edward James was produced in United Kingdom.