Early Directors on Directing
Synopsis
There were more women directors before 1920 than at any other time in history. The first director to put a narrative story on celluloid was, Alice Guy Blaché in 1896. Few people know that Lillian Gish became a director in her own right in 1920. Ida Lupino directed over a hundred episodes of "Have Gun, Will Travel," "Thriller," "Gunsmoke," and many independent features.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 2014
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ally Acker
- Original Title
- Early Directors on Directing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- Reel Women Media, Belvedere Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ally Acker
Ally Acker
Ally Acker
Department Leadership Roster
Ally Acker
Director
Ally Acker
Producer
Ally Acker
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Early Directors on Directing
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What is Early Directors on Directing about?
There were more women directors before 1920 than at any other time in history. The first director to put a narrative story on celluloid was, Alice Guy Blaché in 1896. Few people know that Lillian Gish became a director in her own right in 1920. Ida Lupino directed over a hundred episodes of "Have Gun, Will Travel," "Thriller," "Gunsmoke," and many independent features.
Who directed Early Directors on Directing?
Early Directors on Directing was directed by Ally Acker.
Who stars in Early Directors on Directing?
The principal cast of Early Directors on Directing includes Lillian Gish, Katharine Hepburn, Mala Powers, Ida Lupino, Jodie Foster.
When was Early Directors on Directing released and how long is it?
Early Directors on Directing was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Early Directors on Directing?
Early Directors on Directing holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).