Song for Rent
Synopsis
During its 1969 showings at the Elgin Theater, No President was preceded by the color short filmed according to Smith’s direction by photographer Don Snyder (who also shot slides during the same session). Smith appeared as his red-wigged, plastic-jawed, alter ego Rose Courtyard, seated in a wheelchair amid the detritus of the Plaster Foundation. The film was accompanied by two rounds of Kate Smith singing “God Bless America”. Dressed in a red satin gown, clutching a bouquet of dead roses, Rose is finally moved to stand up and salute. The film was found in a can labeled “Song for Rent”, title of a 1971 mixed media production in which Smith appeared. (J. Hoberman)
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January 1, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Smith
- Original Title
- Song for Rent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
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Jack Smith
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Jack Smith
Director
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What is Song for Rent about?
During its 1969 showings at the Elgin Theater, No President was preceded by the color short filmed according to Smith’s direction by photographer Don Snyder (who also shot slides during the same session). Smith appeared as his red-wigged, plastic-jawed, alter ego Rose Courtyard, seated in a wheelchair amid the detritus of the Plaster Foundation. The film was accompanied by two rounds of Kate Smith singing “God Bless America”. Dressed in a red satin gown, clutching a bouquet of dead roses, Rose is finally moved to stand up and salute. The film was found in a can labeled “Song for Rent”, title of a 1971 mixed media production in which Smith appeared. (J. Hoberman)
Who directed Song for Rent?
Song for Rent was directed by Jack Smith.
Who stars in Song for Rent?
The principal cast of Song for Rent includes Jack Smith.
When was Song for Rent released and how long is it?
Song for Rent was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 4m.