Dreams That Money Can Buy
Synopsis
An attempt to bring the work of surrealist artists to a wider public. The plot is that of an average Joe who can conjure up dreams that will improve his customer's lives. This frame story serves as a link between several avant-garde sequences created by leading visual artists of their day, most of whom were emigres to the US during WWII.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jack Bittner
Joe / Narcissus
Dorothy Griffith
Libby Holman
Josh White
Stanley Kubrick
Theatre Extra
Max Ernst
Le President
Norma Cazanjian
Doris Okerson
John La Touche
The Gangster
Ethel Beseda
Mrs. A.
Samuel Cohen
Mr. A.
Jo Fontaine-Maison
Herb Campbell
The man
Bernard Friend
Policeman
Evelyn Hausman
Julie Lary
Anthony Laterie
The blind man
Jo Mitchell
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Richter
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Richter, John Latouche, Richard Hulbeck, Man Ray
- Original Score
- John Cage, David Diamond, Darius Milhaud, Paul Bowles, Louis Applebaum
- Original Title
- Dreams That Money Can Buy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Richter
Hans Richter, John Latouche, Richard Hulbeck, Man Ray
John Cage, David Diamond, Darius Milhaud, Paul Bowles, Louis Applebaum
Arnold Eagle
Hans Richter
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Richter
Director
Hans Richter
Producer
John Cage
Original Music Composer
David Diamond
Original Music Composer
Darius Milhaud
Original Music Composer
Paul Bowles
Original Music Composer
Louis Applebaum
Original Music Composer
Arnold Eagle
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dreams That Money Can Buy
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What is Dreams That Money Can Buy about?
An attempt to bring the work of surrealist artists to a wider public. The plot is that of an average Joe who can conjure up dreams that will improve his customer's lives. This frame story serves as a link between several avant-garde sequences created by leading visual artists of their day, most of whom were emigres to the US during WWII.
Who directed Dreams That Money Can Buy?
Dreams That Money Can Buy was directed by Hans Richter.
Who stars in Dreams That Money Can Buy?
The principal cast of Dreams That Money Can Buy includes Jack Bittner, Dorothy Griffith, Libby Holman, Josh White, Stanley Kubrick.
When was Dreams That Money Can Buy released and how long is it?
Dreams That Money Can Buy was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Dreams That Money Can Buy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dreams That Money Can Buy was composed by John Cage, David Diamond, Darius Milhaud, Paul Bowles, Louis Applebaum.