
Mark Tobey
Synopsis
This short documentary was made while the painter lived in Seattle, Washington, early in the 1950s. It is only the second film made by Robert Gardner and tries to show in cinematic language how this man looked at the world; Mark Tobey himself both performs and is observed. A unique film in the Gardner ouvre, the film not only presents an experimental portrait of Tobey but serves as a window into the American art, avant garde film and poetic movements of this period.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Gardner
- Original Title
- Mark Tobey
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Gardner
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Gardner
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mark Tobey
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What is Mark Tobey about?
This short documentary was made while the painter lived in Seattle, Washington, early in the 1950s. It is only the second film made by Robert Gardner and tries to show in cinematic language how this man looked at the world; Mark Tobey himself both performs and is observed. A unique film in the Gardner ouvre, the film not only presents an experimental portrait of Tobey but serves as a window into the American art, avant garde film and poetic movements of this period.
Who directed Mark Tobey?
Mark Tobey was directed by Robert Gardner.
Who stars in Mark Tobey?
The principal cast of Mark Tobey includes Not specified.
When was Mark Tobey released and how long is it?
Mark Tobey was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 18m.
