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Unseen cinema. 2, The devil's playground. Episode 1, Jack and the beanstalk /

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THE DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND is part of the film retrospective UNSEEN CINEMA that explores long-forgotten American experimental cinema. Edwin S. Porter's narrative films demonstrate a mastery of experimental image-making techniques. He embellishes their fantasies through a strategic use of disso...

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Uniform Title:Jack and the beanstalk (Motion picture : 1902)
Other Authors: Fleming, George S. (Director), Porter, Edwin S. (Director)
Format: Video
Language:No linguistic content
Language Notes:Silent with musical accompaniment.
Published: United States : Filmmakers Showcase, 1902.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Beans > Drama.
Giants (Folklore) > Drama.
Magic > Drama.
Surrealism in motion pictures.
Experimental films > United States.
Motion pictures > United States.
Surréalisme au cinéma.
Cinéma > États-Unis.
Beans
Experimental films
Giants (Folklore)
Magic
Motion pictures
Surrealism in motion pictures
United States
Feature films
Drama
Fantasy films
Short films
Silent films
Trick films
Short films.
Silent films.
Experimental films.
Fantasy films.
Trick films.
Feature films.
Courts métrages.
Films muets.
Films expérimentaux.
Films fantastiques.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:THE DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND is part of the film retrospective UNSEEN CINEMA that explores long-forgotten American experimental cinema. Edwin S. Porter's narrative films demonstrate a mastery of experimental image-making techniques. He embellishes their fantasies through a strategic use of dissolves, multiple exposures, matte shots, and other "trick" effects. As with pioneer filmmakers, the visual pleasures derived from these cinematic manipulations have sadly been unacknowledged by previous histories of avant-garde film. --BRUCE POSNER. One of the most influential American film pioneers, Edwin S. Porter is remembered primarily for his groundbreaking story films, "The Life of an American Fireman" (1903) and "The Great Train Robbery" (1903). He had an important career as a producer-director for Rex Motion Picture Company (1911-1913) and Famous Players Film Company (1913-1915). --PAUL SPEHR. 35mm 1.33:1 black and white silent with music, 18fps 8:46 minutes. Production: Edison Manufacturing Co.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed July 15, 2020).
"American surrealism".
Physical Description:1 online resource (9 minutes)
Playing Time:00:08:48
Production Credits:New music by Donald Sosin.