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Slow Drying

Date produced: 1960

Description:

"A comedic film made by Chicago amateur film club Central Cinematographers about a man who paints himself into a corner." via Chicago Film Archives


Mister E

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

Margaret Conneely

Description:

"A domestic black comedy, MISTER E expresses some of the edgier mischief and discontent that women of mid-century America could rarely express openly. This short film narrates the revenge acted out by a young wife, left at home while her husband is at a card game; by staging a rendezvous with a mannequin, this woman provokes an eruption of jealousy and violence before bringing about the desired marital tenderness." Chicago Film Archives


Brigham’s House

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

Glen H. Turner

Description:

"Color film featuring historic buildings in central and southern Utah. Most of the film is about Brigham Young's house in St. George, Utah. Film shows inside and outside features of the house." Church History Library.


Wake of the Bluenose

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

Ken Cucksey


Don’t

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

Karl Spreitz

Description:

"Loosely scripted film in which people at play in a park are interrupted by an authority figure who prevents them from enjoying themselves. The actors include many friend of the filmmakers, such as artists Michael Morris, Robert DiCastro and Sally Gregson. Images on negative stock are incorporated into the film" (Duffy, 94).


Be Prepared

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

George Gingras


Little Hunter: A Story In Stone

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

Glen H. Turner

Description:

"Tells the story of 'Little Hunter' hunting a bear using images carved into stone walls near the Colorado River by a Native American tribe." Church History Library.


South to the Indian Country

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

Glen H. Turner

Description:

"Black and white and color film that shows a day in the life of a First Nation family in Utah." Church History Library.


Impressions of Autumn

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

Glen H. Turner

Description:

"Color film featuring scenes of fall in Utah." Church History Library.


Battle of the Bulge

Date produced: 1960

Filmmaker(s):

John R. Kibar

Evelyn Kibar

Description:

"An amateur film made by and starring the husband and wife duo, John & Evelyn Kibar. Title cards with dialogue are dispersed throughout the film." Chicago Film Archives


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