The Naked Eye
Synopsis
The Naked Eye is a 1956 American documentary film about the history of photography directed by Louis Clyde Stoumen. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Clyde Stoumen
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Clyde Stoumen
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Naked Eye
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Camera Eye Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Clyde Stoumen
Louis Clyde Stoumen
Elmer Bernstein
Louis Clyde Stoumen
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Clyde Stoumen
Director
Louis Clyde Stoumen
Writer
Louis Clyde Stoumen
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Naked Eye
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What is The Naked Eye about?
The Naked Eye is a 1956 American documentary film about the history of photography directed by Louis Clyde Stoumen. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Who directed The Naked Eye?
The Naked Eye was directed by Louis Clyde Stoumen.
Who stars in The Naked Eye?
The principal cast of The Naked Eye includes Raymond Massey, Arthur 'Weegee' Fellig.
When was The Naked Eye released and how long is it?
The Naked Eye was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Naked Eye?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Naked Eye was composed by Elmer Bernstein.