The read
It runs a compact 8m.
Synopsis
A surreal silent short composed of symbolic imagery and allegorical tableaux centered on themes of death and mortality.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
47 audience votes
Key crew
- Orson WellesDirector
- William VanceDirector
- Orson WellesWriter
Cast
- Orson WellesDeath
- William VanceIndian in Blanket
- Edgerton PaulBell-Ringer in Blackface (as Paul Edgerton)
- Virginia NicolsonKeystone Cop
Stills
Themes
surrealblack and whitesilent filmblackfaceshort film