The Petrified Dog
Synopsis
Chases within chases. A mother runs after a child. A man seems to be pursuing himself. A woman who has been nibbling her lipstick through half of the film is pursued by a man. Scrambled Alice in Wonderland with brutiste soundtrack. The pursuit of art is represented by a painter daubing at a landscape in an empty frame.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Peterson
- Original Title
- The Petrified Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 11/02/1949
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Workshop 20
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Peterson
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Sidney Peterson
Director
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What is The Petrified Dog about?
Chases within chases. A mother runs after a child. A man seems to be pursuing himself. A woman who has been nibbling her lipstick through half of the film is pursued by a man. Scrambled Alice in Wonderland with brutiste soundtrack. The pursuit of art is represented by a painter daubing at a landscape in an empty frame.
Who directed The Petrified Dog?
The Petrified Dog was directed by Sidney Peterson.
Who stars in The Petrified Dog?
The principal cast of The Petrified Dog includes Marie Hirsh.
When was The Petrified Dog released and how long is it?
The Petrified Dog was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 18m.