Arthur and Lillie
Synopsis
A film about Arthur and Lillie Mayer, 89 and 86 years old and still young. Arthur can remember being taken to the first movie show in America, in 1895; Lillie was among the first American suffragettes. Arthur Mayer reminisces about his famous publicity stunts for Paramount, his Broadway horror film theatre, and beginning the importation of great European films with Rossellini's Open City. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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January 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Else
- Original Title
- Arthur and Lillie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Department of Communication, Stanford University, Pyramid Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Else
Jon Else, Steven Kovacs, Kristine Samuelson
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Jon Else
Director
Jon Else
Producer
Steven Kovacs
Producer
Kristine Samuelson
Producer
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What is Arthur and Lillie about?
A film about Arthur and Lillie Mayer, 89 and 86 years old and still young. Arthur can remember being taken to the first movie show in America, in 1895; Lillie was among the first American suffragettes. Arthur Mayer reminisces about his famous publicity stunts for Paramount, his Broadway horror film theatre, and beginning the importation of great European films with Rossellini's Open City. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed Arthur and Lillie?
Arthur and Lillie was directed by Jon Else.
Who stars in Arthur and Lillie?
The principal cast of Arthur and Lillie includes Arthur Mayer, Lillie Mayer.
When was Arthur and Lillie released and how long is it?
Arthur and Lillie was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 29m.