Artists Must Live
“Little in life comes free: one question that should be asked of any art form is who's paying for it.”
Synopsis
Art historian Basil Taylor presents the film and interviews several of its subjects, in between leisurely sequences surveying paintings and sculptures to the strains of the BBC Radio Orchestra.
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- Director
- John Read
- Original Title
- Artists Must Live
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Arts Council of Great Britain, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Read
A.A. Englander
John Elliot
Department Leadership Roster
John Read
Director
John Elliot
Producer
A.A. Englander
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Artists Must Live
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What is Artists Must Live about?
Art historian Basil Taylor presents the film and interviews several of its subjects, in between leisurely sequences surveying paintings and sculptures to the strains of the BBC Radio Orchestra.
Who directed Artists Must Live?
Artists Must Live was directed by John Read.
Who stars in Artists Must Live?
The principal cast of Artists Must Live includes Reg Butler, Clifford Ellis, Patrick Heron, Ivor Hitchens, Rodrigo Moynihan.
When was Artists Must Live released and how long is it?
Artists Must Live was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 28m.