The Man Who Drew Bug-Eyed Monsters (TV 1994)

This fascinating and entertaining documentary celebrates the work of Reynold Brown, one of the most acclaimed movie poster artists of the Fifties and early Sixties, whose work colorfully ... See full summary »

Director:

Mel Bucklin

Writer:

Mel Bucklin

Stars:

Eli Wallach, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Michele Bogart

Cast

Credited cast:
Eli Wallach	...	Himself - Narrator (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Samuel Z. Arkoff	...	Himself
Michele Bogart	...	Herself
Mary Louis Brown	...	Herself
Roger Corman	...	Himself
Karal Marling	...	Herself (as Karal Ann Marling)
Stephen Rebello	...	Himself
Walt Reed	...	Himself
Joe Smith	...	Himself

Storyline

This fascinating and entertaining documentary celebrates the work of Reynold Brown, one of the most acclaimed movie poster artists of the Fifties and early Sixties, whose work colorfully encapsulated the nation's postwar social climate. The video illustrates scores of Brown's compelling posters - often interwoven with 'Coming Attractions' previews - for films such as "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman," "This Island Earth," "I Was a Teenage Werewolf," "Tarantula," "The Creature from the Black Lagoon" and "Monster on the Campus." Art critics, curators and authors as well as B-movie producers Roger Corman and Samuel Z. Arkoff discuss Brown's work in an art historical and social context, discussing the artistry of posters often more memorable than the films themselves.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1994 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bucklin Productions, Nebraska Educational Television, American Movie Classics (AMC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

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