The read
It runs a compact 1h 12m.
Synopsis
A documentary film directed by seven famous directors, and narrated by several famous Hollywood actors. The film attempts to give the general filmgoing public a taste of art history and art appreciation.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Enrico GrasDirector
- George DavisWriter
- Luciano EmmerDirector
- Olga LipskaDirector
- Richard NicksonWriter
- Marc SorkinDirector
- Robert HessensDirector
- E.A. DupontDirector
- Lauro VenturiDirector
- Frederick KohnerWriter
- Alain ResnaisDirector
- Gaston DiehlWriter
Cast
- Vincent PriceNarrator (segment "The Lost Paradise") (voice)
- Gregory PeckNarrator (segment "The Legend of St. Ursula") (voice)
- Harry MarbleNarrator (segment "Francisco Goya") (voice)
- Nadres SegovitaFrancisco Goya (segment "Francisco Goya")
- Lilli PalmerNarrator (segment "Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec") (voice)
- Martin GabelNarrator (segment "Paul Gauguin") (voice)
- Henry FondaNarrator (segment "Grant Wood") (voice)
Themes
art