Movie Details
Theatrical Release:January 1st, 1975
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Department of Communication Stanford University Pyramid Films
Arthur and Lillie (1975)
DirectorJon Else
Plot
A film about Arthur and Lillie Mayer 89 and 86 years old and still young Arthur can remember being taken to the first movie show in America in 1895 Lillie was among the first American suffragettes Arthur Mayer reminisces about his famous publicity stunts for Paramount his Broadway horror film theatre and beginning the importation of great European films with Rossellinis Open City It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short