Hollywood's First Production Designer
The Leonard Lopate Show | Nov 20, 2015
Acclaimed film historian and biographer James Curtis chronicles the life of William Cameron Menzies, Hollywood's first production designer, who many consider the greatest in his field. William Cameron Menzies: The Shape of Films to Come paints a portrait of the man who dramatically influenced the film industry.
William Menzies created Atlanta for "Gone With the Wind." He also made it burn. Watch a clip below:
EVENTS: James Curtis is introducing four screenings throughout Film Forum's three-week William Cameron Menzies retrospective.
- Tempest, starring John Barrymore, plus excerpts from The Dove starring Norma Talmadge, opening on Friday, November 27th, at 7:00 P.M., with live piano accompaniment by Steve Sterner.
- Our Town in a rare 35mm on Saturday, November 28th at 6:10 P.M.
- Kings Row, starring Ronald Reagan in his most famous performance, on Sunday, November 29th at 1:30 P.M.
- The Beloved Rogue starring John Barrymore, with awe-inspiring production design by Menzies, with live piano accompaniment by Steve Sterner on Tuesday, December 1st at 8:10 P.M.
Jim Curtis will be in conversation with the filmmaker Kent Jones at the Rizzoli Bookstore, 1133 Broadway, New York, NY 10010, on Friday, December 4th at 6:00 P.M.
