Five Film Exercises: Film 4 (1944)
Overview
The entire film is divided into four consecutive chosen approaches—the fourth section devoted to a reiteration and extension of the original material. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.
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Directed By
John Whitney Sr.
James Whitney
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