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Directing
John G. Capstaff
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Kodachrome Two-Color Test Shots No. III · 1922Kodachrome Two-Color Test Shots No. III
★ 6.41922
MovieDocumentary
This two-color (green-blue and red) film was produced as a demonstration reel at the Paragon Studios in Fort Lee, New Jersey, under the direction of Kodak scientist John Capstaff. It features leading actresses, including Mae Murray, Hope Hampton, and Mary Eaton, posing and miming for the camera to showcase the capability of the complex Kodachrome process to capture their translucent movie star complexions and colorful, high-fashion clothing.
The Flute of Krishna · 1926The Flute of Krishna
★ 5.61926
MovieFantasyRomance
Produced by the Eastman Kodak Company and shot in a then-experimental process, two-color Kodachrome, Martha Graham's dance "The Flute of Krishna" is performed by students from the Eastman School of Music. It's likely (but unconfirmed) that the film was directed by an uncredited Rouben Mamoulian.
Out of the Fog · 1922Out of the Fog
1922
MovieComedyHistory
Credited to one 'D.W. Grippet', this amateur parody film attempts to poke fun at the epic docu-fictions of its day. Apparently adapted from Henry Handel Richardson's novel "The Getting of Wisdom".
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