The Art Director 75 years old

A film's art director is in charge of the set, from conception to construction to furnishing. This short film walks the viewer through art directors' responsibilities and the demands on their talents. They read a script carefully and design a set to capture the time and place, the social strata, and the mood. They must be scholars of the history of architecture, furnishings, and fashion. They choose the colors on a set in anticipation of the lighting and the mood. Their work also sets styles, from Art Deco in the 20's to 30s modernism. Then it's on to the next project.

Credits

The Art Director Cast

Name Character
Rita Johnson She was 36, 52 years old when she died
Ray Milland He was 42, 79 years old when he died
Ronald Colman He was 58, 67 years old when he died
Dana Andrews He was 40, 83 years old when he died
Gregory Peck He was 33, 87 years old when he died
Dorothy McGuire She was 33, 85 years old when she died
Charles Laughton He was 50, 63 years old when he died
Joan Fontaine She was 32, 96 years old when she died
Ann Harding She was 47, 79 years old when she died
George Macready He was 50, 73 years old when he died
Jack Stoney He was 52, 80 years old when he died

The Art Director Crew

Name Department
Otto Lang as Director. He was 41 (98) years old when He died Directing
The Art Director (75 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, November 12, 1949
  • Runtime: 7 minutes