- When:
- Friday, October 26, 2007, 4:00pm - 4:00pm
- Description:
- Created in 1950's France and produced in the US through the 1960's, the short-lived Scopitone was the pop music video of its day. Films were created to play on coin-operated 'jukeboxes' situated in bars and clubs offering patrons a selection of musical numbers. From country & western to psychedelic pop, the Scopitone company attracted aspiring young singing stars to their film studio: Francoise Hardy, Neil Sedaka, Dick and Dee Dee all performed their hits for the camera. Even Robert Altman took a turn directing for a Herb Alpert number. Campy by any standard, these films offer a glimpse of 'cool' singers belting out their heart-felt sentiments on oddly decorated Technicolor sets populated by wiggling bikini-clad women. This screening will make even the hardened cinephile gasp with delight! Assorted 16mm Technicolor and Eastmancolor prints from the collection of Nick Osborn.
Scopitones and Other Delights
presented by Nick Osborn
