Tomatoe
Synopsis
Ott shot his time-lapse plant footage in his Winnetka greenhouse. He installed automatic temperature, humidity, and irrigation systems to help with growing different species of plants, and outfitted his greenhouse with automatic photofloods, iron window shutters, and an army of Bell & Howell “Filmo Model 70” 16mm cameras mounted on dolleys. The nerve center of all of this was an elaborate setup of switch panels and controls connected to a timer. Ott’s automatic greenhouse was called “ingenious” by American Cinematographer in 1947.
Release History & Theatrical Window
11/03/1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Nash Ott
- Original Title
- Tomatoe
- Release Date
- 11/03/1947
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Nash Ott
Department Leadership Roster
John Nash Ott
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tomatoe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tomatoe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tomatoe about?
Ott shot his time-lapse plant footage in his Winnetka greenhouse. He installed automatic temperature, humidity, and irrigation systems to help with growing different species of plants, and outfitted his greenhouse with automatic photofloods, iron window shutters, and an army of Bell & Howell “Filmo Model 70” 16mm cameras mounted on dolleys. The nerve center of all of this was an elaborate setup of switch panels and controls connected to a timer. Ott’s automatic greenhouse was called “ingenious” by American Cinematographer in 1947.
Who directed Tomatoe?
Tomatoe was directed by John Nash Ott.
Who stars in Tomatoe?
The principal cast of Tomatoe includes Not specified.
When was Tomatoe released and how long is it?
Tomatoe was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 2m.