The Motion Picture Camera (1979)

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Audience Score

70

The Motion Picture Camera

NR 33 minDec 31st, 1979Documentary

The history and development of motion picture machinery is lovingly and authoritatively presented and narrated by ASC cinematographer and film preservationist Karl Malkames using actual early motion picture cameras from The Malkames Collection

StarringKarl MalkamesRick Malkames

DirectorKarl Malkames

WriterKarl Malkames

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as Self - Narrator (voice)

as Self - Cameraman

Director of Photography

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T

Thomas J. Valentino

Original Music Composer

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 31st, 1979

Original Language:English

Executive Producers:Karl Malkames

Production Companies:Karl Malkames Inc

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