The Death of P'town
Synopsis
Shot in Provincetown in the summer of '61 with the goal of funding a larger project, the film was never completed due to a violent argument between actor Jack Smith and director Ken Jacobs shortly after the shooting began. A title card explains that Smith 'would've starred as the Fairy Vampire.'
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Jacobs
- Original Title
- The Death of P'town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Jacobs
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Ken Jacobs
Director
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What is The Death of P'town about?
Shot in Provincetown in the summer of '61 with the goal of funding a larger project, the film was never completed due to a violent argument between actor Jack Smith and director Ken Jacobs shortly after the shooting began. A title card explains that Smith 'would've starred as the Fairy Vampire.'
Who directed The Death of P'town?
The Death of P'town was directed by Ken Jacobs.
Who stars in The Death of P'town?
The principal cast of The Death of P'town includes Jack Smith.
When was The Death of P'town released and how long is it?
The Death of P'town was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 8m.