Montage IV: The Garden of Eden (1962)

Montage IV: The Garden of Eden (1962) poster

The small town of Lucas, Kansas, is home to one of America’s most unique triumphs of self-expression: S. P. Dinsmoor’s fantastical backyard concrete and wood rendering of the Garden of Eden. Dinsmoor’s self-constructed and wildly imaginative figures represent one man’s attempt to make sense of the world in which he lived. A Civil War veteran, farmer, and self-taught artist, Dinsmoor created a work perhaps more relevant today than ever before; witness Dinsmoor’s Labor Crucified surrounded by a Doctor, a Lawyer, a Preacher, and a Banker to know that this garden is still thriving today. Adding to Dinsmoor’s triumph is the collective work of Montage Production’s Richard Grove, Richard J. Meyer, and Wayne Sourbeer, a trio of avant-garde filmmakers who simply and effectively captured the power of Dinsmoor’s architectural sculptures under the blue-gray skies of southeastern Kansas and further emboldens them using Dinsmoor’s own words.

Director: Richard J. Meyer
Runtime: 10 min
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Music: Jean Eichelberger Ivey
Production: Montage Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Richard J. Meyer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montage IV: The Garden of Eden about?
The small town of Lucas, Kansas, is home to one of America’s most unique triumphs of self-expression: S. P. Dinsmoor’s fantastical backyard concrete and wood rendering of the Garden of Eden. Dinsmoor’s self-constructed and wildly imaginative figures represent one man’s attempt to make sense of the world in which he lived. A Civil War veteran, farmer, and self-taught artist, Dinsmoor created a work perhaps more relevant today than ever before; witness Dinsmoor’s Labor Crucified surrounded by a Doctor, a Lawyer, a Preacher, and a Banker to know that this garden is still thriving today. Adding to Dinsmoor’s triumph is the collective work of Montage Production’s Richard Grove, Richard J. Meyer, and Wayne Sourbeer, a trio of avant-garde filmmakers who simply and effectively captured the power of Dinsmoor’s architectural sculptures under the blue-gray skies of southeastern Kansas and further emboldens them using Dinsmoor’s own words.
Who directed Montage IV: The Garden of Eden?
Montage IV: The Garden of Eden was directed by Richard J. Meyer.
Who stars in Montage IV: The Garden of Eden?
Montage IV: The Garden of Eden stars Guy Gebhardt.
How long is Montage IV: The Garden of Eden?
Montage IV: The Garden of Eden has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
Where was Montage IV: The Garden of Eden produced?
Montage IV: The Garden of Eden was produced in United States of America.