Now You See It
Synopsis
This Pete Smith Specialty short demonstrates the uses of micro- and macrophotography. We see extreme closeups of the mechanical workings of a tiny wristwatch, the surface of a cat's tongue, and several insects. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.
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March 20, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard L. Cassell
- Original Title
- Now You See It
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard L. Cassell
Joseph Dietrick
Pete Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Pete Smith
Producer
Richard L. Cassell
Director
Joseph Dietrick
Editor
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What is Now You See It about?
This Pete Smith Specialty short demonstrates the uses of micro- and macrophotography. We see extreme closeups of the mechanical workings of a tiny wristwatch, the surface of a cat's tongue, and several insects. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.
Who directed Now You See It?
Now You See It was directed by Richard L. Cassell.
Who stars in Now You See It?
The principal cast of Now You See It includes Pete Smith.
When was Now You See It released and how long is it?
Now You See It was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 10m.